Job Description
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting an Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Safety to lead fire prevention personnel in specialized activities. The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) prevents emergencies through education, engineering, and enforcement of health and safety laws.
This role is vital for emergency preparedness and response to fires and hazardous materials incidents. As Assistant Fire Marshal, you’ll put in knowledge of various codes and ordinances, decide fire protection conditions for new development and construction projects, and assess and interpret schemes.
You’ll run community risk reduction and safety programs, and represent the department at meetings with firm professionals and town and county officials. This role is perfect for experienced fire prevention professionals who hope to build a extensive impact on community safety across San Bernardino County.
The function domain gives a competitive pay and excellent gains.
Qualification
You must gather the qualification standards for Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Safety as established by San Bernardino County. Generally, this covers education and background in fire prevention, code enforcement, or a related field.
- Insight of fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Experience in fire prevention, strategy verify, inspection, or investigation.
- Capacity to interpret and register building and fire codes.
- Powerful communication and public speaking abilities.
- Legitimate driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- May require certification as Fire Marshal or comparable.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in fire science or related field preferred.
- Experience managing personnel or programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee fire prevention personnel.
- Perform scheme inspects for new development and construction projects.
- Conduct fire inspections and investigations.
- Manage distinct events permitting and safety.
- Grow and deliver public education programs.
- Enforce health and safety laws and regulations.
- Represent the department at meetings with officials and businesses.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be able to pass a background inspect.
- Sound California driver's license.
- May call for physical agility test.
- Must reside within San Bernardino County or be willing to relocate.
- May be subject to on-call or overtime during emergencies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary variety $99,486.40 - $132,953.60 per year.
- Excellent benefits package such as health, dental, vision.
- Retirement blueprint through CalPERS.
- Paid vacation, sick depart, and holidays.
- Deferred compensation choices.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission examine and screening.
- Supplemental questionnaire assessment.
- Oral meeting (may be panel.
- Background investigation.
- Medical examination and drug screening.
- Reference reviews.
Required Documents
- Online submission via governmentjobs.com.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Resume (optional but recommended.
- Proof of education (if called for.
- Valid driver's license copy.
How to Apply
- Go to the San Bernardino County paths portal on governmentjobs.com.
- Build or to your candidate account.
- Finish the online submission and all supplemental questions.
- Evaluate your submission for accuracy and send in before the cutoff: July 24, 2026.
Additional Information
- This recruitment may be applied to stock multiple vacancies.
- Veteran's preference may put in; attach DD-214 if suitable.
- For questions, contact the Fire Protection District HR unit.
- The role is full-time and based throughout San Bernardino County.
- Upsides are comprehensive in the Summary of Advantages Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
- The Office of the Fire Marshal is actively involved in emergency response.
About Company
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District offers fire suppression, emergency medical offerings, and fire prevention to communities across the county. The Office of the Fire Marshal centers on preventing emergencies through education, engineering, and enforcement. This role is central to the district's mission of community threat reduction.
The Assistant Fire Marshal will operate with a team dedicated to public safety and code compliance. You should be committed to public solution and set to perform in a function setting covering urban and rural areas.
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