What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battalion Chief – Fire Marshal position at City of Medford?
Step into a leadership role that shapes the safety and resilience of our community! As the Battalion Chief – Fire Marshal, you'll drive innovative fire prevention programs, lead a dedicated team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of Medford residents. Are you ready to take the next step in your firefighting career?_ Apply today at Medfordoregon.gov!_
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Six (6) years of full-time paid experience in firefighting and/or fire prevention, fire and life safety plans review, fire suppression and detection systems plan review, or equivalent experience with two (2) of those years in a progressively responsible leadership and/or management position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience
Required Licenses / Certifications:
- OSFM recognized Fire Marshal
- DPSST Fire Inspector III
- DPSST Fire Investigator
- DPSST Fire Instructor I
- Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner
- International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code Certification
- International Association of Arson Investigators IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
Preferred Licenses / Certifications:
- DPSST NFPA Fire Officer IV
- ICS 400
Available Schedules:
- 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
- Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
- 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
- 4-10 (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits:
This position is part of the IAFF employee group.
The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Three steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Note: Additional details related to certification pay, PERS, or other additional pays can be found in the IAFF labor agreement, which will be effective through June 30, 2026.
Benefits:
- Medical Vision Dental for employee & family – paid 100% by the City!
- HRA VEBA contributions – paid by the City!
- Ten (10) days of holiday pay per year
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- Generous vacation accruals (varies depending on years of service)
- Employer paid PERS
- Plus a lot more!
Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $133,907.00 - $147,572.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $133,907 - $147,572
