Assistant Fire Marshal

Assistant Fire Marshal

Salary

$134,106.56 - $207,487.19 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-37890-01

Department

Fire

Division

Fire Protection - Forest

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

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

The Assistant Fire Marshal is responsible for directing, managing and leading the diverse operations of the Fire Departments Office of the Fire Marshal and reports directly to the Chief Deputy County Fire or Fire Marshal. Incumbents direct and supervise, either directly or through subordinate supervisors the Fire Marshal staff responsible for fire prevention programs and service operations. The Assistant Fire Marshal works closely with Chief Deputy County Fire and the County Fire Chief (CAL FIRE Unit Chief) on all fire and building codes and development issues as they relate to fire prevention and fire protection. Assistant Fire Marshal's may be assigned within the Incident Command System or major incidents, and/or Emergency Operations Center.

Competitive candidates are strongly encouraged to possess Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Plans Examiner certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal (SFM) or the International Code Council (ICC). The Assistant Fire Marshal may be required to obtain these certifications within one year of employment. Additionally, experience serving as a Deputy Fire Marshal or Division Chief in a large fire organization is highly desirable.

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

In addition to the Countys comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a vehicle stipend.

The Assistant Fire Marshal is distinguished from the Deputy Fire Marshal in that the latter manages operations and provides administrative support for an assigned geographic region of the County, while the former provides management and support in the achievement of department goals and objectives for all Offices of the Fire Marshal and acts on behalf of the Fire Marshal as required.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Deputy County Fire.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, develop, direct, coordinate, and implement comprehensive fire protection planning and fire prevention programs; develop, implement and direct the localized fire prevention programs and local service operations while maintaining program consistency with department divisions, government agencies, partner cities and jurisdictions, and the public.
• Manage and prioritize the development of code and construction activities, plan reviews, construction inspections, permits and code enforcement, special event permitting, and cooperative city Fire Marshal programs; ensure programs are in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations; evaluate effectiveness of program policies and procedures and make revisions and/or recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a member of the executive management team in evaluating and resolving difficult, sensitive and high interest fire prevention operational issues and making recommendations on appropriate decisions; prepare, maintain and present reports and other necessary correspondences facilitating long and short-term strategies as it relates to the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Fire Protection Planning operations.
• Manage and evaluate the work of technical and professional staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisors; conduct and review performance evaluations of subordinate supervisors and staff; recommend department personnel actions, including, but not limited to, work performance, interviewing and selecting staff, disciplinary procedures, and other personnel matters; assist with counseling of staff on conduct and performance-related matters.
• Establish and determine work standards and operational priorities in support of the Fire Department's Office of the Fire Marshal's organizational objectives; ensure all essential resources are available to perform all vital responsibilities; responsible for staff being fully trained, knowledgeable and compliant with all safety mandates in accordance with established laws, rules, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Direct the final preparation and review of the Fire Protection Planning's budget; review and analyze records and reports, costs and expenditures to evaluate effectiveness and control; make recommendations to acquire additional funds necessary for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; conduct studies for cost efficiency, quality continuity, time improvement, and distribution to obtain maximum value consistent with Department goals and standards of service.
• Responsible for the administrative oversight of all cooperative Fire Marshal Offices and fire inspection functions with other department divisions, government agencies, partner cities and jurisdictions, and the public; coordinate with partner cities and jurisdictions on fire code adoptions and amendments; ensure consistency in application of codes, standards and policies across jurisdictions within the County Fire Department.
• Serve as liaison to the County Executive Office, County departments, government agencies, cities and other jurisdictions, the development community, regulatory agencies, and the general public on behalf of the Fire Marshal as required, for fire protection planning matters.
• Conduct complex legislative and regulatory analysis, including research and interpretation of proposed chaptered legislations and regulations; continue monitoring progress of legislation and impact on departmental programs ensuring conformance; review proposed code amendments and provide professional recommendations to the Fire Marshal, Chief Deputy County Fire and/or County Fire Chief ensuring all state and federally mandated requirements are met.
• Attend and make presentations at City Council, County Board of Supervisors, committee, and staff meetings; interface with elected and appointed officials, civic groups, city and county professional associations, and other entities on behalf of the Fire Marshal, Chief Deputy County Fire and/or County Fire Chief as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For purposes of this recruitment, a medium or large fire organization is defined as an agency responsible for providing comprehensive fire protection services, including fire prevention, fire code enforcement, and emergency response operations, serving a significant population and/or geographic area with multiple stations, divisions, or operational programs.

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in fire science, public or business administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: One year as a Deputy Fire Marshal or Division Chief with the Riverside County Fire Department, or an equivalent position in a medium or large fire organization.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in fire science, public or business administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire code enforcement and fire education, including at least two years of divisional or departmental management experience.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Possession of P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 certification may be required as a condition of employment.

Obtain a California State Fire Marshal certification within one year of employment.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: The principles of management, leadership, supervision, and strategic planning; principles, theories, techniques, and trends of public administration, including financial management, labor relations and related programs; budgeting principles and practices; project management principles; practices of staff development and progressive discipline; principles and practices of fire prevention, inspection, plan review, and code enforcement; principles and methods of fire prevention information and education; chemical properties and their hazards; Fire Marshals regulations and prevailing practices in fire prevention; Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; principles of customer service; report writing methods and mathematical concepts; effective communication and interpersonal and consensus building techniques.

Ability to: Manage, direct, supervise, and coordinate work of technical and professional personnel; monitor, evaluate and develop employees; provide professional leadership and direction; develop teams and work with diverse agencies and customers; prepare clear, concise and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; analyze regulations and legislation; interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; evaluate alternate means and methods to meet the intent of applicable codes; analyze data, recognize problems and make decisions; negotiate problem resolutions; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; use effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and work direction; establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, subordinates, and the general public; provide quality customer service.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please Contact Alexander Jones at 951-955-4656 or Aljones@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours

36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

• Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you a current or temporary County of Riverside employee with the Fire Department?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education completed with major coursework in in fire science, public or business administration, or a closely related field?

• None of these
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
• At least 120 semester or 180 units
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

03

How many years of experience do you have as a Deputy Fire Marshal, Division Chief, or in an equivalent position with any fire department or fire organization?

• None
• Less than twelve months
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

04

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in fire prevention, fire code enforcement and fire education, which included at least two years of divisional or departmental management experience?

• None
• Less than twelve months
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more, but less than seven
• Seven years or more, but less than eight
• Eight years or more

05

Do you possess a P.O.S.T. approved Penal Code 832 certification? (If yes, please attach/upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess any California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) training certifications? (If yes, please attach/upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

07

Please select all Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications/training you have completed. (If selected, please attach/upload copies of your certificates with your application.)

• ICS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• ICS-300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400 - Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents
• NIMS - National Incident Management System Training

08

How many years of experience do you possess in a supervisory or management role responsible for leading teams, implementing organizational objectives, and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

09

Do you possess a valid Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the International Code Council? (If yes, please attach/upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a valid Fire Inspector II Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the International Code Council? (If yes, please attach/upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid Plans Examiner Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the International Code Council? (If yes, please attach/upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

12

Please describe the size and scope of the fire organization where you obtained your qualifying experience as a Deputy Fire Marshal, Division Chief, or equivalent position. Include the following: Total number of department members/personnel Number of personnel assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal or Fire Prevention Division Number of fire stations and/or geographic area served Population served, if applicable Position title and dates of service (please provide the month and year for each start and end date) Additionally, describe your responsibilities in this role, including your experience overseeing fire prevention programs, fire code enforcement activities, and/or fire protection services.

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

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