Supervising Fire Marshal

The County of Riverside's Fire Department has an opportunity for a Supervising Fire Marshal who will be assigned to the Fire Protection Contract Services Division in Riverside.

The Supervising Fire Marshal is a supervising level classification performing the full range of supervisory duties and reports to an appropriate manager level position.

The Supervising Fire Marshal will exercise general supervision over the Plan Review and Construction division, Permit and Code Enforcement division, Special Unit program or Fire Marshal service contracts, and may assist in planning and logistical support functions for the Incident Command System.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in public sector fire plan review and fire inspections and demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable fire codes, regulatory standards, and enforcement practices.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed Fire Inspector I and II and Plans Examiner coursework.

Possession of a Penal Code 832 Certificate is highly desirable.

Candidates with experience utilizing permit management systems, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and strong analytical, communication, organizational, and customer service skills are also highly desired.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, Monday through Friday.

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.• Supervise and coordinate fire prevention programs and activities of the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal division assigned; coordinate staffing, permitting and scheduling of inspection programs and special events.

• Supervise daily activities of County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal employees including assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work in area of assignment; conduct performance evaluations; recommend staffing and disciplinary actions; ensure appropriate training is available; counsel, evaluate and meet with fire prevention personnel to identify and resolve issues/problems.

• Review fire protection, building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety; evaluate equipment for effectiveness and make recommendations for improved and/or alternative fire protection plans and devices; may conduct special inspections and investigations of new construction and existing structures as it relates to fire codes.

• Assist with developing and implementing the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal goals and objectives, work plans, priorities, and policy and procedures within assigned s...