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City of La Mesa, CA Fire Marshal/Fire Division Chief in La Mesa, California
Fire Marshal/Fire Division Chief
Salary
$152,172.80 - $184,974.40 Annually
Location
91942, CA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
24-40
Department
Heartland Fire & Rescue
Opening Date
12/06/2024
Closing Date
1/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
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Position Summary
Heartland Fire & Rescue (serving the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove) is looking for a dedicated Fire Marshal/Fire Division Chief to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities.
Salary revised as of 11/26/24
As Fire Marshal/Fire Division Chief, you will be at the forefront of our fire prevention efforts, conducting inspections, reviewing building plans, and educating the public on fire safety. This is more than just a job – it's a chance to make a real difference, work with a dedicated team of professionals, and help create a safer environment for everyone.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role w e invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to protect and serve. Ideal candidates must demonstrate the highest degree of ethics and credibility to both the public and Heartland Fire & Rescue. J oin us and be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in fire safety. Apply today!
Position: The Fire Marshal/Fire Division Chief* organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises all Heartland Fire & Rescue activities involving the Fire Prevention Division. This includes difficult and complex inspections of industrial and residential properties and places of assembly; coordinates and performs plan examinations, inspections, and enforcement for fire protection systems within State/Federal fire codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and lead a prevention division across multiple jurisdictions (City of El Cajon, City of La Mesa, and City of Lemon Grove).
*This position may be filled as a civilian, non-safety, at-will, Fire Marshal management position or a safety, at-will, management Fire Division Chief position, depending on candidate qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the Fire Prevention Division.
Schedules, trains, evaluates and supervises assigned staff. Ensures that Fire Prevention staff will assemble and respond to the Fire Department's customer service objectives, goals and standards and are following division and departmental policies and procedures.
Formulates and enforces Fire Prevention policies and standard operating procedures.
Represents the Department on matters relating to the development, promulgation and enforcement of related codes and ordinances.
Ensures the compliance of approved plans and national standards of highly complex fire alarm systems; fire sprinkler and standpipe systems; fire pumps; fixed fire extinguishing systems; smoke control systems; and clean agent systems.
Coordinates fire prevention inspection, plan check and educational activities within the department, with other City departments, outside agencies and related businesses.
Verifies the plan review of highly complex fire alarm systems; fire sprinkler and standpipe systems; fire pumps; fixed fire extinguishing systems; smoke control systems; clean agent systems; nonstructural building construction projects; and flammable and hazardous materials storage tanks and facilities to assure compliance with nationally accepted model codes and standards.
Makes presentations to City Council and/or represents the Department at City Council and/or civic or professional group meetings.
Ensures the enforcement of all fire prevention laws, codes and ordinances relative to the protection of life, property and the environment from fire and unauthorized or accidental hazardous material releases.
Establish, interpret and review policies, procedures, codes and ordinances in response to changes in fire prevention technology, including the adoption of the California Fire Code and City ordinances.
Prepare detailed reports and make presentations before the City Council, Commissions, boards and committees regarding weed abatement, fire loss statistics, code adoption, hazardous materials and other related department matters.
Provide recommendation to the Fire Chief regarding the City's Loss Management Program and provide other technical assistance as needed.
Instruct, manage, supervise and assist in the work of fire inspection and the enforcement of all ordinances, laws and codes pertaining to the Departments Loss Management Program and the transportation, storage and handling of explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases, acids and other combustible and/or hazardous materials which create fire or health hazards.
Provide leadership in the development and management of a comprehensive fire and life safety program. The Fire Marshal plans, organizes and supervises staff and daily operations concerning fire and life safety issues.
Review and approve plans for large public events and performances to ensure fire and life safety requirements are fully addressed. The Fire Marshal or assigned designee will inspect event set-ups to verify compliance with all applicable fire and life safety codes and ordinances.
For a complete list of job duties, please see the civilian Fire Marshal (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lamesa/classspecs/1271357?keywords=fire%20marshal&pagetype=classSpecifications) or safety Fire Division Chief (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lamesa/classspecs/747228?keywords=fire%20division&pagetype=classSpecifications) classifications. Position will be filled depending on candidate qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
(Civilian) Fire Marshal
Experience:
Five (5) years of fire protection or prevention experience; OR,
Five (5) years of related work requiring the application and/or enforcement of fire, building or construction codes; OR,
Five (5) years of experience examining building or fire sprinkler plans or inspecting buildings or fire sprinkler systems; OR
Five (5) years of any combination of fire or building inspection work experience as stated above.
The above experience should include three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of fire and life safety supervision and management.
Education/Training:
An AA/AS degree from a community college, or equivalent, in fire science or related field, including course work in supervision and/or management supplemented by California State Fire Marshal Certified Courses of Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, HazMat 1st Responder Awareness and Fire Investigator, OR
Certification of Fire Prevention 1A, 1B & 1C as well as Fire Investigation 1A & 1B under the retired California State Fire Marshal certificates are acceptable as well.
Additional college level coursework related to the Fire Prevention operation is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of Fire Investigator I certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal;
Possession of Fire Prevention Officer OR new Fire Inspector II certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal.
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
Possession of ICS 300 and 400 certificates is desirable.
Possession of Fire Marshal certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal must be obtained within 2 years of appointment as Fire Marshal.
Possession of Fire Investigator II certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal desirable.
(Safety) Fire Division Chief
Education/Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree in fire science, fire administration, public administration or other related field supplemented by specialized training in fire suppression, fire prevention, training, supervision, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is desirable.
Experience:
Five years of fire service experience including three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience at a level equivalent to a Fire Captain.
Examination Process
Interested applicants must submit both an online application and a completed supplemental questionnaire by the first application review date, 11:59 p.m. January 15, 2025 . Unless specifically stated otherwise in this announcement, all requirements must be met at the time of application, and all required licenses and certificates must be current and valid. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of Heartland Fire & Rescue will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any of the following components: practical skills assessment, writing assignment and appraisal interview.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including drug screen, and background investigation.
*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - First application review
Initial In-Person Interview Panel: Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 27, 2025.
*Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.
The City of La Mesa (and Heartland Fire & Rescue) is an Equal Opportunity and ADA compliant employer.
All qualified candidates and veterans are welcome to apply!
Management benefits are provided at the direction of the City Manager. The City Manager may periodically adjust the Management benefits package. Although Management employees are not represented, certain Management benefits are administered according to the terms of other bargaining unit MOUs. These MOUs and applicable policies and procedures may be consulted for guidance when determining if/how other benefits afforded to represented employees should be applied to Management employees. Exceptions to Management benefits, as summarized in the benefit summary (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/22737/Management-Benefits-July-2024-PDF) , may be made by the City Manager. In the case of any dispute or question concerning the application of Management benefits, the matter shall be decided by the City Manager.
Please click here (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/22737/Management-Benefits-July-2024-PDF) for the Management beneift summary.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Do you have an AA/AS degree from a community college, or equivalent, in fire science or related field?
Yes
No
03
Please describe the highest level of education completed:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Some College
Certificate
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
04
Do you have five years of service experience including three years of supervisory or administrative experience at a level equivalent to a Fire Captain?
Yes
No
05
Please indicate your training and education background:
An AA/AS degree from a community college, or equivalent, in fire science or related field, including course work in supervision and/or management supplemented by California State Fire Marshal Certified Courses of Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, HazMat 1st Responder Awareness and Fire Investigator
Certification of Fire Prevention 1A, 1B & 1C as well as Fire Investigation 1A & 1B under the retired California State Fire Marshal certificates
Additional college level coursework related to the Fire Prevention operation
N/A
06
Please indicate the license or certificates you currently hold:
Possession of Fire Investigator I certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal
Possession of Fire Prevention Officer OR new Fire Inspector II certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal
Possession of ICS 300 and 400 certificates
Possession of Fire Marshal certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver's license
N/A
07
Please indicate your years of experience:
Five (5) years of fire protection or prevention experience
Five (5) years of related work requiring the application and/or enforcement of fire, building or construction codes
Five (5) years of experience examining building or fire sprinkler plans or inspecting buildings or fire sprinkler systems
Five (5) years of any combination of fire or building inspection work experience as stated above
Experience includes three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of fire and life safety supervision and management.
N/A.
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Describe your experience with plan check for building plans and related fire protection systems. If none, please indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience coordinating and/or presenting at educational activities and public education events. If none, please indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience related to scheduling, training, evaluating, and supervising staff. If none, please indicate "N/A."
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City of La Mesa
Address
8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942
Phone
619-667-1175
Website
http://www.cityoflamesa.us
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