Hybrid Deputy Fire Marshal chez City of Ontario, California
City of Ontario, California · Ontario, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Ontario
About the Department

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The Ontario Fire Department has an exciting opportunity for someone interested in furthering their career in the field of fire prevention and fire safety. The Deputy Fire Marshal, within the Fire Prevention Bureau, will assist the Fire Marshal in planning, coordinating, and directing the City's Fire Prevention programs. Additionally, this position will be responsible for overseeing the Department's Fire Prevention Specialist staff.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate collaborative leadership and teamwork abilities and have outstanding interpersonal, analytical and communication skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Ontario City Library's Mission, Vision and Values as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
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 Ontario Fire Department
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,500 full-time and 300 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City‘s vision for the future is very exciting and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2025 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as other links to learn more about the City.
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Position Duties
- Assists the Fire Marshal with planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the City's Fire Prevention programs including inspections and public fire education programs.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive programs, policies, guidelines, and procedures related to fire prevention operations and activities; prepares and presents reports regarding Bureau activities and programs; recommends changes to Fire Prevention operations.
- Supervises and directs the activities of staff, including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
- Manages the Fire Department’s comprehensive program pertaining to inspections of buildings and other structures for compliance with applicable provisions of State and/or local fire prevention codes; coordinates the preparation of inspection records and technical letters pertaining to recommendations and violations.
- When appropriate, responds on behalf of the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief to citizen and customer complaints related to fire prevention services.
- Plans, develops, and implements programs for public education and dissemination of information regarding fire safety and prevention; responds to questions and inquiries from the public.
- Represents the City and Fire Department and makes presentations to community, civic, educational groups, and business representatives at fire safety public education events.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices related to the fire safety field; ensures fire prevention programs and activities are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and rules.
- Conducts inspections of buildings and other structures for compliance with applicable provisions of State and/or local codes; prepares inspection records and technical letters pertaining to recommendations and violations.
- Interacts with other City agencies/departments to represent the Fire Department in matters relating to fire prevention; attends City development meetings in the absence of the Fire Marshal.
- Coordinates the development and maintenance of inspection schedules and records on all commercial, industrial, institutional, and sprinklered occupancies within the City.
- Provides staff assistance to the Fire Marshal in the performance of administrative assignments and special projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
NOTE: Proof of education 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.
Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire code enforcement, including two (2) years of supervisory level experience.
- Certified as a Fire Inspector II by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) or completion of the certificate's required courses.
- Possession of a Fire Inspector II certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
Other Qualifications
- 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.
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 attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. 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.
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