What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Marshal position at City of Riverside?
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Fire Prevention Division including public relations, public information, development services, CUPA, fire inspection, and plan checking.
- Develop Fire Code, Riverside Municipal Code, and National Standard amendments and participates in code adoption processes.
- Conduct legislative and regulatory analysis, including research and interpretation of proposed chaptered legislations and regulations; continuing monitoring progress of legislation and impact on departmental programs ensuring conformance; review proposed code amendments and provide professional recommendations to the Deputy Fire Chief and/or legal counsel ensuring all state and federally mandated requirements are met.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Fire Prevention Division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures on a continuous basis; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Deputy Fire Chief; implement improvements.
- Direct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to fire prevention and inspection programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Serve as a liaison for the Fire Prevention Division with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
- Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Fire Prevention Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Fire Prevention Division annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; prepare division related documents relating the ISO reviews and CPSE Accreditation; direct the monitoring of, and approve, expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
- Assist in the preparation of the hazardous waste management plan, research laws to identify solutions to the storage of hazardous materials; establish acceptable solutions to storage problems.
- Oversee fire safety inspections of commercial and industrial occupants; promote fire safety by investigating citizen complaints regarding fire hazards and educating the public through multi-media campaigns.
- Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention and inspection.
- Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university. Two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for two years of the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in fire safety with at least two years of comparable supervisory experience as Deputy Fire Marshal, or Senior Fire Safety Inspector
Necessary Special Requirements - License and Certificates:
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License, and an acceptable driving record.
- Possession of a Level 3 PC 832 Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate within (6) months of employment.
- CA State Fire Marshal or International Code Council (ICC) Inspector II.
- International Code Council (ICC): Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Marshal; or
- CA State Fire Marshal: Fire Plans Examiner Qualified, Fire Inspector I and II Qualified, Completion of all Fire Marshal Series Classes; or a combination of the two series.
Medical Category: Group 1
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Application Review ............................................ Week of February 18, 2025
1st Round Interviews .......................................... Week of March 3, 2025
Chief's Interviews................................................. Week of March 10, 2025
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree, (if obtained)
- Copy Level 3 PC 832 Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate, (if obtained)
- Copy of CA State Fire Marshal Certificate, (if obtained)
- Copy of International Code Council (ICC) Inspector II, (if obtained)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Application Review ............................................ Week of February 18, 2025
1st Round Interviews .......................................... Week of March 3, 2025
Chief's Interviews................................................. Week of March 10, 2025
The selection process will begin with an employment application and attachment screening. This process will include an in-person interview to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who are successful in the first round of interviews will be invited to have an interview with the Chief. Then, successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
Salary : $167,520 - $203,700
