What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Marshal position at City of Oakdale, MN?
Salary : $105,144.00 - $131,414.40 Annually
Location : Oakdale Fire Station
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500055
Department : Fire
Opening Date : 03 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 4 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
The City of Oakdale's Vision is to be a welcoming and vibrant community, offering a high quality of life for all its citizens.
Job description
We are pleased to announce the creation of a Fire Marshal position to join our full-service Fire and EMS Department. Responsible for fire code inspections and compliance, this role is part of a team committed to serving the community with pride, dedication, and excellence while never failing to deliver quality emergency life safety services. The successful candidate will have prior experience in the fire service and fire inspections, current certifications in fire inspections and emergency services, and must be committed to obtaining a state of Minnesota Emergency Manager certification within three years of hire.
Oakdale believes that our employees are our greatest asset, and we offer competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work culture, and recognition that the work we do is important to our community. Interested applicants are encouraged to closely read the minimum qualifications as well as the essential functions of the position.
Hiring schedule (subject to change) :
- April 4, 2025 - Recruitment closes
- April 11, 2025 - candidates notified of status
- Week of April 14, 2025 - first round ZOOM interviews
- Week of April 21, 2025 - second round in-person interviews
- May 1, 2025 - conditional offer extended
- May 2025 - comprehensive background and reference checks
- June 10, 2025 - City Council appointment
- June 30, 2025 - Anticipated start date
Our mission is to meet the evolving needs of our growing community through the delivery of top-notch services in a welcoming environment
Job expectations
Under general supervision, this professional and technical position is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing Oakdale Fire Department community risk reduction activities. Additionally, the successful applicant conducts fire code and inspections of residential and commercial complexes, investigates fires for cause and origin, and reviews building plans for compliance with life safety and fire codes.
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following :
Minimum qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required.
Education
Experience
Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses
By time of hire, must have / be
Equivalent training / education in accordance with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 will be considered.
Within three years of hire , must be a Certified Emergency Manager by the State of Minnesota
Desired qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position.
Education
Experience
Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses
CORE VALUES
In Oakdale, we will :
The City of Oakdale understands that its employees are its greatest asset. Accordingly, we seek to offer a comprehensive benefits package that meets employee needs throughout their working life. Our plan includes medical care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, and paid-time off. The City also supports employees through wellness options, employee assistance availability, and department specific intitiatives.
Part-time employees who are employed on a schedule of more than twenty hours per week receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Dental : Mutual of Omaha -Four tiers of coverage are available.
Life insurance : Mutual of Omaha -The City provides $15,000 of life insurance coverage for employees. Additional coverage may be purchased if you choose to do so.
Short-Term Disability : Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 66.67% of your normal weekly pay, up to $400 for up to 12 weeks and is payable on the 8th day of disability.
Long-Term Disability : Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 60% of your normal monthly pay, up to $3,000 per month and starts on the 90th day of disability.
Additional benefits : including voluntary vision, accident, hospital indemnity, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation, and others are also available.
Paid Time Off : generous paid time off program
Paid Holidays : The City provides 12 named paid holidays
Floating Holiday : The City provides one paid floating holiday
Cell phone, uniform, and vehcle allowance - varies by position
Flexible and Remote Working Opportunities - varies by position
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness Resources
Strong Employee Culture
Why are you interested in this position?
Do you have a valid drivers license with Minnesota driving privileges?
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
Do you have five (5) or more years' experience as a firefighter?
Please select which of the following certifications you currently possess :
Do you have experience or certification with conducting fire inspections? If YES please explain.
Culture is important within the Oakdale Fire Department and the City of Oakdale organization. Please explain the type of culture you are looking for in an employer and organization.
Required Question
Salary : $105,144 - $131,414
