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Form of workThe City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Fire Marshal in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, organize, develop, and provide oversight of programs in the Fire Prevention Division of the Berkeley Fire Department, including fire prevention and education, plan reviews, fire investigation, and code enforcement inspections. The Fire Marshal performs a variety of administrative, technical, and managerial tasks related to vegetation management, environmental hazards, fire code inspection, fire investigation, fire protection engineering, and public education (community outreach) throughout the City.
See the full job class specification here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1041021
AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
B.A or B.S degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Five (5) years of professional experience in fire prevention and inspection program administration, including plan check review, fire code adoption, fire code interpretation, hazardous material storage, and vegetation management practices, with at least two (2) years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience; OR Five (5) years of professional experience as a Fire Captain or higher rank in the Berkeley Fire Department including at least three (3) years as the assigned Berkeley Fire Department Shift Inspector.
Other requirements include being able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California Class C or higher driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Candidates must be willing to work off shift hours on a call out basis and must possess physical mobility and strength to investigate fire scenes, including moving debris and objects, and participate in emergency response if needed.
BY DATE OF APPOINTMENT:
Fire Investigation (must have one of the following):
California Fire Services Training and Education System (CFSTES) Fire Investigation 1A, 1B, and 1C, OR
CFSTES Fire Investigator (2017) Certification
Fire Inspection and Plan Review (must have one of the following):
CFSTES courses required to obtain Fire Marshal Certification, OR
CFSTES courses required to obtain Fire Inspector II Certification, OR
International Code Council Fire Inspector II Certification, OR
National Fire Protection Association Fire Inspector Certification, OR
CFSTES courses required to obtain Plan Examiner (2014) Certification, OR
International Code Council Plans Examiner Certification, OR
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory position within a fire prevention division of a fire department with experience conducting fire and life safety provisions, and plan review for fire suppression and fire alarm systems.
Applications must be received by February 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application, responses to supplemental questions, and attachments of any certifications you possess as related to the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Assessment Center [Slated for the week of February 26, 2024]
Oral Board (35%)
Writing Exercise (35%)
Scenario (30%)
Please note that candidates must receive a passing score for each component of the exam in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
