Supervising Fire Marshal

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is seeking to fill Supervising Fire Marshal vacancies in Palm Desert.

This recruitment maybe used to fill other vacancies throughout the county.

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Office of the Fire Marshal.

The Incumbent will coordinate fire inspection plan review activities with other departments and outside agencies, and perform other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal.

Candidates with experience in fire plan review and fire inspections are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those holding Fire Inspector I & II and Plans Examiner certifications.

Those with Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation and Permit system software experience are highly desired.

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.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Riverside County Fire Department employees and County of Riverside applicants may be considered first.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close earlier than the posted closing date without notice.• 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 section; assist in preparing and updating the Riverside County Master Fire Plan.

• Serve as the City's representative of the County Fire Ma...