Assistant Fire Marshal

Assistant Fire Marshal

Salary

$122,859.43 - $156,803.22 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00342

Department

Fire

Division

FD_Ops_FirePrevention

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

FIREIN

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Bellevue Fire is looking for an Assistant Fire Marshal who will serve as the technical assistant to the fire marshal, interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the international fire, building, and municipal codes of the city. You'll perform a variety of administrative, technical, and supervisory work related to fire prevention. Duties can include supporting Development Services functions-such as plan reviews and construction inspections-or Fire Department functions, including maintenance inspections, operational permitting, and fire investigation team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, organizes, and prioritizes the work activities, schedules, and assignments of staff providing support and review where needed.
• Guides, reviews, and approves assigned projects.
• Provides performance feedback to employees through oral and written reviews.
• Provides leadership in citizen relations, technical support, safety and problem solving in addition to identifying priorities and goals for prevention staff.
• Responds to inquiries for code interpretation, determination of violations or hazards, requests for information, conciliation, etc.
• Provides input to division director on staffing needs and makes recommendations for staffing or budget changes or additions.
• Supervises, inspections of existing structures, construction, and remodel sites for compliance with fire code and issues stop work orders as appropriate
• Resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Supervises the review and approval of construction plans for code compliance.
• Coordinates with building officials for fire related code and plan reviews and approval of occupancy permits.
• Responds to and investigates significant fires as needed providing guidance and supervision.
• Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations and presentations.
• Maintains data and records regarding fire inspection, review and investigation; prepares a variety of reports and tracks progress.
• Recommends and develops proposed fire prevention policies, procedures and codes.
• Serves as acting fire marshal in the absence of the fire marshal.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the fire marshal.
• Supervises fire plan reviewer and fire prevention officers, as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Current fire prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Building, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes.
• Inspection techniques.
• Fire suppression techniques and equipment.
• First aid.
• Firefighting tactics and hydraulics.

Ability to:

• Effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
• Make difficult decisions within scope of authority and independently.
• Effectively plan, schedule, organize and delegate work.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Meet special requirements.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire protection engineering/technology or a related field is desired.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in fire prevention, code enforcement, and/or investigation, as well as supervisory experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Washington Professional Engineers License in Fire Protection Engineering is desired.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, or near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed in fire protection engineering/technology or a related field?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

03

How many years of progressively responsible related experience in fire prevention, code enforcement, and/or investigation experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• More than 6 years of experience

04

How would you describe your knowledge of fire prevention principles and techniques?

• Basic understanding
• Moderate knowledge used in routine inspections
• Advanced knowledge applied in complex code enforcement
• Expert-level knowledge guiding staff and stakeholders

05

Do you possess, or are you working toward, a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering?

• Yes
• No, but working toward it
• No

06

How familiar are you with fire investigation practices?

• No experience
• Awareness only
• Participated in investigations as needed
• Regularly conducted or supervised investigations

07

Which fire prevention activities have you performed in previous roles? (Select all that apply)

• Fire code inspections
• Construction site inspections
• Plan review for fire and life safety
• Issuing citations, violations, or stop-work orders
• Conducting compliance follow-up
• Fire investigation support
• Public education or outreach
• None of the above

08

Which types of codes or standards have you worked with? (Select all that apply)

• International Fire Code (IFC)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Local municipal codes
• Mechanical, electrical, or other system-related codes
• None of the above

09

Which supervisory tasks have you performed? (Select all that apply)

• Assigning and prioritizing work
• Conducting performance reviews
• Providing coaching or corrective feedback
• Guiding staff through technical issues
• Recommending staffing or budget needs
• None of the above

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Which technical skills do you use in fire prevention work? (Select all that apply)

• Reading and interpreting construction plans
• Identifying fire hazards and code violations
• Preparing technical reports or recommendations
• Conducting fire investigations
• Using inspection or permitting software
• Communicating technical requirements clearly to the public
• None of the above

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The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace and this role is eligible based on the CBA. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 3 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 3 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/