Deputy Fire Marshal (NON-SAFETY)

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Deputy Fire Marshal (NON-SAFETY)

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

Deputy Fire Marshal (NON-SAFETY)

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal to fill one vacancy in theFire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. This position is posted continuously and will remain open for applications until the posting is closed, which may occur without prior notice at any time after October 29, 2026.

The Deputy Fire Marshal, under general direction, to manage, supervise, and coordinate the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and plan checking programs along with various activities within the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department; to assist in managing other programs and activities of the Fire Prevention Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; to provide highly responsible administrative support to the Division Chief (Fire Marshal); and to perform related work as required.

Work Performed

Examples of Duties

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of:Ability to:

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Option I:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in fire safety inspection including one year of experience with hazardous materials, codes and regulations relating to inspection programs

Option II:

Education : Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience : Six years of progressively responsible experience in fire safety inspection including one year of experience with hazardous materials, codes and regulations relating to inspection programs.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification .

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$117,060.00 - $142,176.00 Annually
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