Deputy Fire Marshal

The Position

Bargaining Unit : Unrepresented Uniformed Fire Management - Fire Districts (MS) Safety Mgmt.

Negotiated Salary Increases 5% July 1, 2024 5% July 1, 2025 5% July 1, 2026

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District invites candidates to apply for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal. To learn more about this excellent opportunity, please view the recruitment flyer here .

To read the complete job description, please visit this website.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications

License Required : Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Fire Science Administration, Business Administration or closely related field.

Other Requirements : Successful completion of California State Fire Training (SFT) courses :

• Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D
• Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D
• Fire Marshal 1A and 1B
• Fire Investigation 1A,
• Or Certified Fire Marshal may be substituted as equivalency
• P.O.S.T. PC832 Module A

Experience : Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) fire inspection and / or fire investigation experience.

At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Within two (2) years of appointment to Deputy Fire Marshal, successful completion of California SFT courses :

• Fire Marshal 1C, 1D and 1E
• Chief Fire Officer 3A
• Instructor I
• Fire Investigation 1B, 1C and 1D

Prior to completion of probation, must obtain International Code Council certification as Fire Plans Examiner.

Within two (2) years of appointment, must also obtain International Code Council certification as Fire Marshal. Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation : Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Structured Interview : Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online interview.

In the oral interview, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the oral interview competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher.

The interview will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Deputy Fire Marshal classification. These may include, but are not limited to : Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Delivering Results, Professional & Technical Expertise, and Professional Integrity & Ethics. (Weighted 73%)

Performance Assessment : The performance assessment will consist of an attentional to detail exam, a writing assignment, and a presentation designed to evaluate each candidates' ability to perform the duties of the position.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% on the each of the exercises and an overall performance assessment score of 70% to be placed on the eligible list. (Weighted 27%)

Tentative Dates : Structured Interview / Performance Assessment : Tentatively week of December 11, 2023

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Elizabeth Loud at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https : / / www.contracosta.ca.gov / 1343 / Employee-Benefits