Description

The County of Riverside is seeking applications for County Fire Marshal to support the Riverside County Fire Department and the contracted partner cities. This position will be located at the County Administrative Center in Riverside and will require occasional off-site travel. The incumbent may select a 5/8 or 9/80 schedule and must be available to work additional hours as needed, including weekends, nights, holidays, and during emergency or disaster-related operations.

The Fire Marshal reports to the Chief Deputy for County Fire and works closely with the County Fire Chief (CAL FIRE Unit Chief). As the Fire Marshal, the incumbent will supervise, plan, organize, and direct all the activities within the Office of the Fire Marshal; enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of lives and property from fire; develop, administer and implement departmental policies and procedures essential to operational efficiencies and effectiveness; serve as the Fire Marshal for the Riverside County and its contracted cities; and perform other related duties as required.

Candidates must possess a California State Fire Marshal certification. Additionally, the department is seeking candidates with extensive experience overseeing medium to large organizations, divisions, or departments, and with strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively lead, collaborate, and represent the department. Possession of a P.O.S.T.-approved P.C. 832 certification is also highly desirable.

Complete job details are listed on GovernmentJobs. All applicants must apply using the link below to be considered:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/riverside/jobs/5168700/fire-marshal

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Deputy County Fire.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California’s largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, develop, direct, and coordinate comprehensive fire protection planning and fire prevention programs; develop, implement and direct the localized fire prevention program and local service operations while maintaining program consistency with department divisions, government agencies, partner cities and jurisdictions, and the public.
• Manage and oversee plan reviews, construction inspections, permits and code enforcement, and special event permitting; provide program direction to field staff engaged in plan reviews, facility inspections and other fire prevention operations in accordance with established laws, rules, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and prioritize the development of code and construction activities, plan reviews, construction inspections, permits and code enforcement, special event permitting, and cooperative city Fire Marshal programs; ensure programs are in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; monitor effectiveness of program policies and procedures and make revisions or recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the executive management team in evaluating and resolving difficult, sensitive and high interest fire prevention operational issues and make appropriate decisions; prepare, maintain and present reports and other necessary correspondences facilitating long and short-term strategies as it relates to the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Fire Protection Planning operations.
• Manage and evaluate the work of technical and professional staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors; conduct and review performance evaluations; advise on department personnel actions, including, but not limited to, work performance, interviewing and selecting staff, disciplinary procedures, and other personnel matters; counsel staff on conduct and performance-related matters.
• Establish and determine work standards and operational priorities in support of the Fire Department’s Office of the Fire Marshal’s organizational objectives; ensure essential resources are available to staff when performing vital responsibilities; ensure staff is fully trained, knowledgeable and compliant with all safety mandates in accordance with established laws, rules, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Direct the preparation and review of the Fire Protection Planning’s budget; review and analyze records and reports of work production, costs and expenditures on equipment and staff resource utilization to evaluate effectiveness and control; make recommendations to acquire additional funds necessary for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; conduct studies for cost efficiency, quality continuity, time improvement, and distribution to obtain maximum value consistent with Department goals and standards of service.
• Manage and coordinate the fire inspection functions with other department divisions, government agencies, partner cities and jurisdictions, and the public; coordinate with partner cities and jurisdictions on fire code adoptions and amendments; ensure consistency in application of codes, standards and policies across jurisdictions within the County Fire Department.
• Serve as liaison to the County Executive Office, County departments, government agencies, cities and other jurisdictions, the development community, regulatory agencies, and the general public for fire protection planning matters.
• Conduct legislative and regulatory analysis, including research and interpretation of proposed chaptered legislations and regulations; continue monitoring progress of legislation and impact on departmental programs ensuring conformance; review proposed code amendments and provide professional recommendations to the Chief Deputy County Fire and/or County Fire Chief ensuring all state and federally mandated requirements are met.
• Attend and make presentations at City Council, County Board of Supervisors, and committee and staff meetings; interface with elected and appointed officials, civic groups, city and county professional associations, and other entities on behalf of the Chief Deputy County Fire and/or County Fire Chief.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Option I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire science, public or business administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: Two years as an Assistant Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal or Division Chief with the Riverside County Fire Department, or an equivalent position in a medium or large fire organization.

Option II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire science, public or business administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire code enforcement and fire education, including at least two years of divisional or departmental management experience.

Other Requirements
Certification: Possession of a California State Fire Marshal certification is required. (Possession of P.O.S.T.-approved P.C. 832 certification is highly desirable, but not required.)

Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of: The principles of management, leadership, supervision, and strategic planning; principles, theories, techniques and trends of public administration, including financial management, labor relations and related programs; budgeting principles and practices; project management principles; practices of staff development and progressive discipline; principles and practices of fire prevention, inspection, plan review, and code enforcement; principles and methods of fire prevention information and education; chemical properties and their hazards; Fire Marshal's regulations and prevailing practices in fire prevention; Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; principles of customer service; report writing methods and mathematical concepts; effective communication and interpersonal and consensus building techniques.

Ability to: Manage, direct, supervise, and coordinate work of technical and professional personnel; monitor, evaluate and develop employees; provide professional leadership and direction; develop teams and work with diverse agencies and customers; prepare clear, concise and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; analyze regulations and legislation; interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; evaluate alternate means and methods to meet the intent of applicable codes; analyze data, recognize problems and make decisions; negotiate problem resolutions; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; use effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and work direction; establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, subordinates, and the general public; provide quality customer service.

Each applicant must upload their certifications, transcripts, and/or degrees at the time of application. These documents will be reviewed to determine eligibility to proceed in the selection process. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Complete job details are listed on GovernmentJobs. All applicants must apply using the link below to be considered:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/riverside/jobs/5168700/fire-marshal

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.