| Location | Henderson, NV |
| Salary | $118,374.32–$177,561.48 Per Year |
Fire Marshal
Salary
$118,374.32 - $177,561.48 Annually
Location
Henderson, NV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
0164NOV26-P-AG
Department
Building & Fire Safety/Dev Services Center
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Overview
This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of four (4) weeks and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Fire Marshal in the Department of Building and Fire Safety/ Development Services Center. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general direction, provides administrative leadership in the management and coordination of fire safety inspections and fire safety plan review; assists in overseeing building inspection services within the City of Henderson; directs operational activities to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and departmental objectives; serves as the city's fire marshal with responsibility for administering and enforcing fire code provisions and provides managerial oversight of the building inspection services division in the absence of the manager of inspection services; and performs related duties as required.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive Salary Range of $118,374.32 - $177,561.48 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidates qualifications as well as internal equity
Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
Contingent upon the City's financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
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Work-Life Balance
The expected schedule for this position is Tuesday - Friday, standard day shift hours will be determined by supervisor (4 day work week)
Paid Leave and Holidays
Leave and Holidays Policy
Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
Retirement Benefits
Nevada PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Architecture, Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering or Fire Administration or Public Administration or closely related field
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the fire prevention function for a governmental agency, three (3) years of which were at the managerial or supervisory level
Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license, as defined by NRS 483
Must possess one of the following two certifications at the time of appointment and obtain and maintain both of the following certifications by the International Code Council (ICC) within 6 months of appointment:
Certified Fire Code Official or Certified Fire Marshal (Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Marshal certification is also acceptable)
Certified Building Official
The following certifications and licenses are desirable:
Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector
Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, and Commercial Mechanical Inspector OR International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) certifications as a Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector
Certified Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector from ICC or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Certified Fire Inspector I & II
Certified Fire Plans Examiner
Nevada licensed Engineer or Architect
All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents' expense
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Copy of one of the following two certifications (if applicable; at least one will be required at the time of appointment)
3) Any desirable certifications as listed in the minimum qualifications (if applicable)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Monday, December 7, 2026
(Best Qualified Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
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. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
RETIREMENT
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month
Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
WORK WEEK
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
Indemnity
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 09/26
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
Employment Information
Application Requirements
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.
02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.
03
For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.
04
How many years of full-time professional level, progressively responsible experience in the fire prevention function for a governmental agency do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours
05
Please list each position where you gained your professional level, progressively responsible experience in the fire prevention function for a governmental agency. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.
06
Of the experience listed in questions 4 and 5, how many of those years were you at a managerial or supervisory level? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours
07
Please list each position where you gained professional level experience in the fire prevention function for a governmental agency at the managerial or supervisory level. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.
08
If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
09
Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
10
Do you understand and acknowledge that if selected for the FIRE Marshal position, you will be required to act as Manager of Inspection Services during their absence, managing supervisory and inspection staff and related building inspection operations?
11
Describe IN DETAIL your experience or understanding of applying , interpreting, and reviewing designs/facilities for compliance with various International Fire, Wildland and building Codes, National Fire Protection Association Codes, Uniform Plumbing & Uniform Mechanical Codes, and other related industry codes and standards.
12
This position requires that you possess one of the following two certifications at the time of appointment and obtain and maintain both of the following certifications by the International Code Council (ICC) within 6 months of appointment: - Certified Fire Code Official or Certified Fire Marshal (Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Marshal certification is also acceptable) - Certified Building Official If you possess any of these certifications, a copy must be attached to the "Attachments" section of this application. Please select all certifications you posses.
13
Please select all certifications you possess from the list below.
Required Question
Employer City of Henderson
Phone 702-267-1940
702-267-1900