Deputy Fire Marshal (Fire Prevention)

Salary : $115,025.61 - $138,085.97 Annually
Location : Fire Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 17074
Division: Fire Department
Department: Fire Prevention
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview

Deputy Fire Marshal
Reporting to the Fire Marshal, you will manage and provide supervision principally to the staff of the Code Services Section and Fire Investigation Unit, and may also serve as a Manager, as needed, for other functions within the Division of the Fire Marshal. The Code Services Section provides code compliance fire inspections, operational permits, and plan review functions within the City of Colorado Springs. Other duties include Planning Section Chief in NIMS for special events and major incidents, and act as Fire Marshal in their absence.

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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Manage and lead the daily function of the Code Services Section, a medium sized team of Fire Code Inspectors, Fire Investigators and Fire Protection Engineer
• Support all CSFD employees to ensure compliance with adopted fire codes and standards
• Receive and handle complaints, questions, and educate the public on fire and life safety related activities
• Participate in training to maintain or obtain higher certifications as required by CSFD, City, State and Federal regulations associated with assigned job duties
• Attend regular meetings with external organizations to include: Regional Building Department, Fire Marshals Association of Colorado, Rapid Response Team, Commercial & Home Builders association, the community, and other regional partners
• Develop performance measures, goals, and objectives for staff and provide regular feedback; determine that each performance plan is aligned with goals and objectives that support CSFD as well as the City, in meeting its strategic priorities; provides pay progression evaluations
• Ensure employees maintain certifications and receive ongoing continuing education
• Provide technical fire code interpretation and application assistance regarding code compliance and alternative methods and materials
• Oversee budget preparation and monitor fiscal expenditures for the Code Services Section
• Respond with Investigators and others on emergency incidents to help manage, advise and investigate incident causes

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Code development and modification processes
• Current fire protection/detection systems technology
• Inspection principles and practices related to various building construction techniques
• Methods and techniques of data collection, report preparation, filing, and record keeping
• Fire behavior evaluation processes such as, flame spread, smoke development ratings of contents, interior finishes, decorations, furnishings, building construction and mitigation strategies
• Modern office technology and supporting software, including fire and life safety modeling software
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the locally adopted Fire Code, Building Code, Mechanical Code, and related hazardous materials legislation
• Principles and practices of training employees on all aspects of their jobs.
• Permit and basic plan review application processes
• Building construction specific to fire rated construction practices
• Various manufacturing, assembly, business, and operations processes
• Incident management and command and control functions
• Fire investigation principles

Ability to:

• Managea team of professionals using sound management practices and leadership skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills for high level planning and problem solving.
• Evaluate and understand construction plans, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Clearly and concisely communicate at a high level, both verbally and in writing to maintain
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external partners and within CSFD
• Utilize Self Contained Breathing Apparatus or similar respiratory protection equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) years of full-time, professional experience as a Deputy Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Code Inspector, or related experience, including two (2) years of administrator and/or supervisory experience
• Possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire, the following certifications:ICS 100Within 12 months of start dateICS 200Within 12 months of start dateICS 300Within 12 months of start dateICS 400Within 12 months of start dateICS 700Within 12 months of start dateICS 800Within 12 months of start dateHazardous Materials Awareness CertificationWithin 12 months of start dateFire Instructor CertificationWithin 12 months of start dateColorado State Fire Inspector IIWithin 12 months of start dateInternational Code Council (ICC) Inspector IIWithin 12 months of start date

This classification is not eligible for education or experience equivalency.

The background check for this position includes a fingerprint and background check through the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fire prevention or community risk reduction, fire investigation, code enforcement, plan review, and public education
• Experience developing and presenting fire code and inspection related educational content to groups of various sizes
• Experience educating property owners and managers on the benefits of achieving compliance by explaining the rationale and history behind specific fire code provisions and fire-safety practices
• Experience managing and organizing work activities including fire inspections, follow-up inspections, consultations, report writing and scheduling, with minimal direct supervision
• Plans Chief Certification

Additional Information
Pre-employment Requirements: The background check for this position includes a fingerprint and background check through the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Please contact CSFD Human Resources at
or 719-385-7244 for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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01

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of full-time, professional experience as a Deputy Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Code Inspector, or related experience, including two (2) years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess, or can you obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, the following certifications?

• Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
• Fire Instructor Certification
• State of Colorado Fire Inspector II
• International Code Council (ICC) Inspector II
• ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
• None of the above

04

Do you have experience in fire prevention or community risk reduction, fire investigation, code enforcement, plan review, and public education?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience developing and presenting fire code and inspection related educational content to groups of various sizes?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience educating property owners and managers on the benefits of achieving compliance by explaining the rationale and history behind specific fire code provisions and fire-safety practices?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience managing and organizing work activities including fire inspections, follow-up inspections, consultations, report writing and scheduling, with minimal direct supervision?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a Plans Chief Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question