The Ontario Fire Department is searching for a collaborative, resilient, and visionary leader to join the team as the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal is a civilian, at-will department head position responsible for managing the Fire Prevention Bureau within the Ontario Fire Department, while assisting the Fire Chief with day-to-day oversight of the Department. The Fire Marshal will have general direction over civilian management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative/clerical staff.
The ideal candidate for the Fire Marshal position will have previous experience in fire prevention, demonstrate an understanding of large-scale development projects, lead with integrity, and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Successful candidates will embody the Department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service- Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the right way.
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Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
First Application Review Period: Week of November 11, 2024
Second Application Review Period: Week of December 2, 2024
The following procedures will apply:
- The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first 100 applications from applicants that meet the minimum qualifications.
- Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The essential functions typically performed by the Fire Marshal include the following:
Coordinates, supervises, manages, and directs the programs and activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Fire Department’s role with Community Development including public relations as it relates to Fire Prevention, fire safety education, fire inspection, and plan checking.
Participates in and manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures on a continuous basis; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Fire Chief; implements improvements.
Directs a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to fire prevention and inspection programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Participates in and manages the development and administration of the Fire Prevention Bureau annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
Serves as a liaison for the Fire Prevention Bureau with other City agencies, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Fire Prevention Bureau personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
Assists with the preparation of the hazardous waste management plan, researching laws to identify solutions to the storage of hazardous materials; establishes acceptable solutions to storage problems.
Oversees fire safety inspections of commercial and industrial occupants; promotes fire safety by investigating citizen complaints regarding fire hazards and educating the public through multi-media campaigns.
Participates on a variety of boards and commissions including the Development Advisory Board (DAB); attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay apprised of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention and inspection.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Four (4) years of qualifying experience may be substituted for two (2) years of education.
Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire code enforcement, including three (3) years of supervisory level experience.
Licenses
Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of appointment.
Acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certificates
Certified as a Fire Inspector 2 by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) or completion of the certificate's required courses – OR – California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) as a Fire Protection Specialist.
Desirable
California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) Fire Marshal Certificate.
California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) Plan Examiner Certificate.
NOTE: Proof of degree/certification must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
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