Fire Marshal

The Yuba City Fire Department is currently recruiting for Fire Marshal!

This recruitment will close on Wednesday March 18 2026 at 5pm (PST).

• Reviewing plans for compliance with established codes and requirements for new construction improvement projects fire detection and fire suppression systems.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs and budget administration and reporting.
• Coordinating activities with other divisions departments and outside agencies.
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with other department divisions intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups.
• Providing highly responsible and complex professional assistance to management in areas of expertise.

For full details of the position including all job functions please review the job description: Fire Marshal.

Note: The next step of the recruitment process is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30th.

Education and Experience:
Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associates degree with major coursework in Fire Technology Fire Administration Public Administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the fire service or closely related field including at least two (2) years as a Fire Prevention Officer/Inspector in a governmental fire prevention bureau or agency. Direct supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a California PC 832 certificate.
Possession of valid Fire Investigator certificate issued by California Office of the State Fire Marshal (CSFM).
Possession of or ability to obtain a Plans Examiner certificate issued by the CSFM within 18 months of being appointed.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Fire Marshal certificate issued by the CSFM within 18 months of being appointed.

The Ideal Candidate:

The Fire Marshal will serve as a technical resource for the Fire Prevention Bureau and requires the use of considerable independence initiative and discretion. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills as well as experience in a supervisory role in the fire service. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified based on all application materials submitted will be invited to the next step in the selection process.

Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified based on all application materials submitted will be invited to the next step in the selection process. The next step of the selection process which is an assessment center is tentatively scheduled to take place the week of March 30th. Please plan accordingly.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference see resume will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

• For a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process visit the City of Yuba City website: the Human Resources Department at
• Call the Human Resources Department at
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd Yuba City CA 95993

The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento Yuba City is the agricultural economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking boating fishing water skiing hunting biking horseback riding and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area Lake Tahoe and other recreational areas.

The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.