Deputy Fire Marshal

DESCRIPTION:

The Deputy Fire Marshal supervises plans organizes manages and coordinates the activities of the Districts Fire Prevention Bureau with responsibilities that include fire safety code compliance public education fire cause and arson investigation commercial/residential/industrial building and construction inspections and plan checks to ensure compliance with fire codes and ordinances. The Deputy Fire Marshal is responsible for the enforcement of all laws ordinances and regulations related to protecting lives and property from fire conducting and overseeing fire origin investigations managing public outreach for fire prevention education and providing highly complex assistance to higher-level management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The position of Deputy Fire Marshal receives general direction from the Fire Chief / Fire Marshal.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general direction from the Fire Chief / Fire Marshal
• Supervises personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(include but are not limited to the following)

• Develop implement maintain comprehensive fire protection and community risk reduction program
• Conduct and supervise fire prevention activities including inspections plan review issuance of permits for proposed developments pre-construction and renovations of new and existing residential commercial and industrial occupancies.
• Enforce and supervise those who enforce laws ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fire and the protection of life and property from the impacts of fire and other emergencies. Inspect and supervise those who inspect the proper installation and maintenance of fire control and fire and life safety systems and the storage and handling of combustible materials which create fire hazards.
• Establish policies and develop and implement fire code ordinance adoption process.
• Supervise the maintenance and reporting of local fire loss cause and investigation records and similar data obtained from state and national records including fire deaths and injuries.
• Coordinate and perform required plan checking functions.
• Calculate water fire flows for building requirements.
• Issue warnings and citations for fire code violations
• Prepare and maintain fire investigation and arson reports
• Provide public education in fire prevention for schools community groups and other organizations or institutions. Develop and maintain a comprehensive training program for personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau performing inspection duties.
• Communicate with administrator personnel the public and outside organizations to coordinate activities resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Supervise develop and evaluate assigned personnel
• Develop and administer Fire Preventions operating budget
• Regularly attend meetings to represent the Districts Fire Prevention Bureau
• Perform related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Experience and Education:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge skills and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution with major coursework in fire service public administration business administration or a closely related field. Bachelors Degree is highly desirable.

Equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Fire Prevention and Inspection or building inspection.

This classification requires the use of a Fire District vehicle while conducting District business. To drive individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess and maintain a valid Class C California motor vehicle operators license with ability to ensure insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance policy.

Completion of the following California State Fire Training courses:

Fire Inspector 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C and 2D

Plans Examiner 1A 1B and 1C

Possession of California State Fire Training Fire Investigation 1A 1B and 1C certifications are highly desirable.

Possession and maintenance of a Certificate of Completion (PC 832) for the course in arrest search and seizure as issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or is required within one (1) year of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:(The following are examples of the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.)

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Principles methods and practices of fire loss prevention management.
• Applicable Federal State and local codes laws ordinances and fire safety standards.
• Chemical and related characteristics for a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials.
• Fire prevention suppression and investigation principles procedures methods practices and techniques and related ordinances and regulations and equipment.
• Building electrical mechanical and fire codes.
• Principles and practices of supervision training and personnel management.
• Budget preparation and administration.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Plan organize administer evaluate and participate in comprehensive fire prevention and loss management programs.
• Recognize fire hazards such as structural conditions and hazardous materials and recommend techniques for corrective action.
• Exercise independent judgment in a manner consistent with job duties and divisional or District policies; use good judgment in an emergency or critical situation; remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations.
• Analyze data reports and other information.
• Effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations and make sound decisions.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of accurate and thorough records and reports files and reference materials.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Meet and deal tactfully and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff officials the public news media and other governmental agencies.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Represent the District when meeting with contractors engineers and developers and in public meetings.
• Work cooperatively with others; demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Develop innovative fire prevention solutions that meet code and regulatory requirements while providing customers with reasonable obtainable expectations.
• Supervise train and evaluate assigned subordinates

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movements when assigned to the office. The incumbent may also sit for extended periods of time and must have the ability to change positions frequently.

Specific vision abilities are as outlined by DMV requirements. The incumbent must have the ability to discriminate among colors and shades of color and have hearing sufficient to test alarms and other auditory devices. Must be able to coordinate more than one limbs movement simultaneously to occasionally drive and navigate simultaneously. Incumbent occasionally works at heights greater than 10 feet climb ladders or steps to reach objects use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body repeatedly or continually over time and walk over rough uneven or rocky surfaces.

When responding to emergency incidents must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time bend and stoop repeatedly; lift and use arms above shoulder level and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When responding to emergency incidents the incumbent may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions including very hot and cold temperatures and work in small cramped areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents must comply with the requirements of this position to wear respiratory protective equipment whenever necessary.

Successful completion of a physical examination and drug screen full background check including but not limited to: DOJ fingerprinting credit check and criminal history review.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Staff vehicle radio tablet work cellular phone.

Class Title: Deputy Fire Marshal PCR Code: 025

Division: Fire Prevention Unit: Executive Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: 11/21/2023

Retirement: General Revision History: N/A

Application Process:

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs. The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together by Sunday February 15 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Testing and Selection Process with Tentative Timelines:

Testing for this position may include the following (Any testing items listed below may be omitted at the discretion of the Fire Chief):

• Application Review and Screening
  • Tentative Dates:February 16 2026 through February 17 2026
• Oral Interview
  • Tentative Dates:February 24 2026 and February 25 2026
• Chiefs Interview
  • Tentative Dates:March 2 2026 and March 3 2026
• Conditional Offer
  • Tentative Date:March 9 2026
• Background Investigation and Medical Exam
  • Tentative Date:March 9 2026 thru April 17 2026
    
• Official Offer of Employment
  • Tentative Date:April 20 2025
• First Day
  • Tentative Date:May 4 2026

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $93256.80 - $113355.84 (Base Pay not including eligible incentives based on 2025-2026 Rates)

Education: Up to 10.0% of base pay

Uniform Allowance: $900.00 Annually

Vacation: Based on years of employment (minimum of 12 hours of per month)

Sick Leave: 18 hours per month

Probationary Period: Twelve (12) Months; subject to an extension of up to six (6) months.

Health Insurance: Employee plus dependents according to MOU

Medical: Up to 100% of CalPERS PERS Platinum for Employee & Eligible Dependents

Vision: 100% Employer Paid through Vision Service Plan

Dental: 100% Employer Paid throughSun Life Dental Plan

Retirement: SJCERA General Member Retirement per current MOU

Life Insurance: $10000.00

Hours: 40 Hours per Week (Monday through Friday)

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process please contact the HR Administrator at or via e-mail at