Deputy Fire Marshal

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking a Deputy Fire Marshal to support operations in Riverside .

The incumbent will assist and provide administrative support to the Fire Marshal, oversee the coordination of fire prevention activities with other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and do other work as required.

The Deputy Fire Marshal reports directly to the Fire Marshal and plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises a variety of fire prevention activities within the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal.

Incumbents are additionally responsible for assisting the Fire Marshal in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of all fire protection planning functions.

When assigned to the Incident Command System, is responsible for planning and logistical support of major incidents.

The Deputy Fire Marshal is distinguished from the Supervising Fire Marshal in that the latter exercises general supervision over a Plan Review and Construction division, a Permit and Code Enforcement division, or Special Unit program or a Fire Marshal service contract office.

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

• Manage and evaluate the work of technical and professional staff; conduct and review performance evaluations; prioritize and assign work; ensure staff is trained; effectively recommend personnel actions related to performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules, hiring, termination, and disciplinary procedures.

• Serve as a management team member in evaluating and resolving fire prevention operational problems and making appropriate decisions; prepare, maintain and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal operations; provide responsible administrative support to the Fire Marshal.

• Plan, direct, develop, and coordinate comprehensive fire prevention programs; evaluate and resolve operational problems and make appropriate decisions.

• Manage and prioritize development of code and construction activities, plan review, construction inspection, permit and code enforcement, special event permitting, and contract city Fire Marshal programs.

• Coordinate oper...