Fire Marshal

Job Description:

Fire Marshal

Description

Description

Only online applications will be accepted for this position. First review of applications will be completed on February 17 , 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after February 17, 2026, may not be considered.



DEFINITION: Under general supervision, oversees fire prevention staff and activities and reviews proposed construction/equipment projects for compliance with fire code and environmental regulations, investigates fires for cause and origin determinations, and refers criminal activities for legal action.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Fire Chief. Supervises professional fire prevention staff.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the Fire Prevention Division.
  
• Schedules, trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff. Ensures that Fire Prevention staff meets and respond to the Fire Department’s customer service goals, objectives, and standards and are following division and departmental policies and procedures. Assists in hiring staff, initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints following established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with Department management staff and Human Resources.
  
• Responds to major emergencies to assist fire command staff as assigned and to control fire and life safety systems or initiate fire cause and origin investigations and arson investigations, as required. Reports possible criminal activity to District Attorney and assists in prosecutions.
  
• Responds to the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and performs duties and responsibilities, as required.
  
• Maintains effective working relationships with representatives of other City departments, county, state, and federal agencies involved with the fire service, the general public, community groups, and organizations.
  
• Formulates and enforces Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
  
• Makes presentations to City Council and/or represents the Department at City Council and/or civic or professional group meetings.
  
• Writes and reviews detailed reports, letters, and other material related to Fire Prevention activities.
  
• Represents the Department on matters relating to the development, promulgation, and enforcement of related codes and ordinances.
  
• Oversees and performs new construction/equipment plan reviews and indicates necessary corrections for evaluating fire protection/life safety systems, underground storage tanks and hazardous materials facilities; coordinates plan check activities with City functions and outside agencies; attends meetings and performs liaison role for fire/life safety, and environmental and water supply issues; ensures plans meet the requirements of related federal, state, and local fire protection, life safety and environmental codes, regulations and restrictions.
  
• Reviews proposed projects with and provides technical assistance to developers, consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, City personnel and the public; interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to fire/life safety codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures; develops alternative methods to comply with requirements and restrictions.
  
• Oversees the Department’s annual inspection program and inspects businesses for fire hazards, proper operation of suppression devices, adequacy of fire escapes and exits, and general compliance with fire codes, underground storage tank and industrial waste provisions, coordinates and schedules training drills between local facilities and the department.
  
• Regularly and predictably attends work; and
  
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Related national, state and local laws, standards, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
  
• Uniform Fire and Building Codes, and state and national fire codes;
  
• State environmental laws and regulations, local ordinances and standards;
  
• Fire engineering principles, and the systems and equipment used in fire detection/suppression;
  
• Fire prevention and inspection methods;
  
• Basic environmental inspection methods;
  
• Fire and life safety systems;
  
• General building, electrical, plumbing and construction methods and materials;
  
• Principles and practices of supervision;
  
• Fire cause and origin investigation practices, techniques, and laws;
  
• Customer service techniques; and
  
• Safe work practices.
  

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications;
  
• Interpreting and applying related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
  
• Conducting field investigations;
  
• Training, evaluating, and motivating employees;
  
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
  
• Conducting research and writing comprehensive technical reports;
  
• Appearing for work on time;
  
• Following directions from a supervisor;
  
• Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
  
• Accepting constructive criticism; and
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in fire code, environmental compliance, and fire prevention/inspection including at least two (2) years’ experience leading and/or supervising others.

Education: Associate’s degree in fire science, fire protection engineering, or a related field from an accredited college is required; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Must obtain Penal Code (PC) 832 certification within two (2) years of appointment to Fire Marshal.
  
• Fire Marshal certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal is desirable.
  
• Due to the performance of field duties which requires the operation of a City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
  

Supplemental Information

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (S&P)
Benefits Summary
Effective 10/1/2018 - 04/24/2023

Retirement:
Miscellaneous employees - PERS Tier I - 2%@55. PARS Supplemental Retirement Plan (.5@55) - members pay 100% of the PARS cost through payroll deduction. Plan closed to new bargaining unit members as of 10/1/12. PERS Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members pay 8% of pensionable income. Single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Medical Contribution: The City provides health plans through CalPERS. The City contributes the minimum monthly amount statutorily required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Effective January 1, 2025, the City contribution is $1,800 per month. Employees pay the balance of the medical premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Retiree Medical - City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Longevity Pay : Up to $449.38/month for 20 years of service.

Certification Pay : Up to $449.38/month with Department Head approval.

Bilingual Pay : Up to $224.69/month with Department Head approval.

Optical/Dental/Life and AD&D : City provides fully paid dental and optical insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents, up to $184.25 per month.

Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life Insurance : $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.

State Disability Insurance : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. Costs borne by union employees.

Long-Term Disability : City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary. Applies to non-job related occurrences. 60-day waiting period.

Holidays : 12 fixed paid holidays; Additional 10 or 9 hours of personal leave/ floating holiday per year according to employee assigned schedule.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6-10 years); 144 hours (11-15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave : Three (3) working days or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $2,000/year for tuition and books.

Cell Phone Stipend : $80/month for employees who opt to use their own device in lieu of City-issued phone.

Uniform Allowance : $400/year for certain classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union, Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

Revised: 1/11; 11/11; 12/11; 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 6/14; 1/16; 9/16; 1/17; 1/18; 12/19; 1/21; 8/22

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$11,241.55 - $13,664.17 Monthly