Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Safety
Salary
$99,486.40 - $132,953.60 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-43235-01
Department
Fire District
Opening Date
07/11/2026
Closing Date
7/24/2026 5:06 PM Pacific
The Job
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is currently recruiting for Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Safety who will coordinate and supervise fire prevention personnel in performing specialized activities and programs pertaining to plan check, inspection, investigation, special events, and public education. The OFM accomplishes the vital purpose of preventing emergencies through the education, engineering, and enforcement of health and safety laws and regulations, and is actively involved in emergency preparedness and response to fires and hazardous materials incidents. Responsibilities of Assistant Fire Marshal includes, knowledge of various codes and ordinances; determining fire protection requirements for new development and construction projects; reviewing and interpreting plans; managing a wide variety of community risk reduction and safety programs; and representing the department at meetings with business professionals and city and county officials.
For more detailed information, refer to the Assistant Fire Marshal-Community Safety job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Work Hours: May occasionally require working overtime, weekends, and/or holidays for special assignments; positions are eligible for return to work and overtime compensation.
Travel: Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Certifications: Must obtain California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector I Certification within 12 months of hire or may be demoted/terminated. Incumbents may be expected to obtain additional related and more advanced certifications.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Must possess CSFM Certifications, Education, and Experience as follows:CSFM CERTIFICATIONS:Must possess California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector I Certification (or CSFM Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D course certificates).
Equivalent Certificates:
CSFM
CSFM, Pro Board, NFPA, DOD, or ICC
Copies of qualifying Certifications MUST be attached.--AND--EDUCATION:Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units in Fire Science, Fire Safety, or closely related field.--AND--EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of paid work experience with the primary responsibility of performing a variety of fire prevention work through field inspections, code enforcement, special events, public education, and other community safety functions; experience must include working with plans related to fire and building code requirements; one (1) year of experience should include lead worker experience.
Substitution: Possession of an Associates degree or above in Fire Science or closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
An equivalent combination of the above may be considered.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience in fire protection plan review, fire prevention-related inspections, public education activities, and experience with inspections or standby at special events as a fire life safety officer.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess CSFM Fire Inspector I, II, and Plans Examiner Certifications, along with a related college degree, and possess extensive experience in Fire Codes and Ordinances. In addition, this ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, problem analysis, and conflict resolution skills, as demonstrated in performing highly complex tasks while working in a team environment.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Specialized Fire Services MOU
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed and clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Indicate the CSFM certificates you possess; be sure to attach copies to your application.
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Indicate other certifications you possess. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Coursework: If you are qualifying under the coursework option and possess an Associates degree or higher in one of the qualifying subjects, ensure the education section of your application is fully completed, and indicate possession of degree below.
If you do not possess a degree in a qualifying area, list your completed coursework and be sure to include the following: School, Course Title, Course Number, and Number of Units (semester or quarter). Only list courses required or related to the position. Example: Crafton, Intro to Fire Science, FS100, 3 semester units.
Transcripts may be attached to application in lieu of listing coursework in this section. Applicants may do this by scanning attachments and uploading them into the application.
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Indicate all areas of Fire Prevention for which you have had primary responsibility. (Select all that apply.)
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Fire Prevention: Describe in detail your experience in fire prevention, including plan review, fire inspections, and specialized assignments in fire prevention. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Inspections and Plan Checks: Describe your experience performing complex inspections, plan checks, and working with citizens, contractors, and staff to resolve complex code issues. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Public Education: Describe in detail your experience in public education and outreach to promote fire and life safety. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Include your specific responsibilities for any projects, programs, or activities you led/supervised, and number and titles of staff involved. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs