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Job Description
Description
THE POSITION:
The Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal is a non-safety management position responsible for the day-to-day professional and technical non-sworn work in the analysis and enforcement of all local, state and federal laws and ordinances as they pertain to fire safety, prevention and investigation. Assignments involve programming, planning, and supervising a comprehensive inspection program for the removal and rectification of fire hazards. Work includes personal participation as the lead in the inspectional and investigating phases of the program. The incumbent exercises formal supervision over the staff of the Community Risk Reduction Division. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Five (5) years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, community risk reduction, fire code enforcement, hazardous materials management, fire education and fire inspection responsibilities, OR any experience performing the aforementioned responsibilities with at least fifteen (15) years of fire operations experience with Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue.
- Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility is required.
- Completion of the “Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) - Basic” course presented by The Joint Regional Assessment Center is highly desirable.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered, including sworn fire experience.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
- Successful completion of PC832 training by the end of the probationary period.
- Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Fire Protection Engineer in the State of California or certification by the State of California Office of the Fire Marshal as Fire Prevention Officer or Fire Marshal is highly desirable.
- State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal certification tracks in Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials, Fire Inspector, Plan Examiner, Fire Marshal (2017), Community Risk Reduction or related fields are desirable.
The salary for the Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal is up to $203,412 annually, DOQ. A 3.5% increase will be effective July 2026. The City offers an attractive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement. Please click on the link below for more information regarding this position and to view the recruitment brochure:
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
The application deadline is Thursday, July 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Applications must be completed and submitted online. Candidates must upload a detailed resumes onto their online application. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in the brochure. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Please contact Ruth Wang at (714) 754-5359 should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.
Please refer to the job flyer for benefits information.
Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Costa Mesa
Show moreKnown as the “City of the Arts,” the City of Costa Mesa is one of California’s most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is home to a diverse population of over 111,000 residents. The City boasts 32 neighborhood and community parks, two municipal golf courses, a skate park, a LEED Gold certified community center, and Fairview Park, a 209-acre natural habitat and wetlands park. Costa Mesa is home to 25 public schools and three public libraries.
Costa Mesa prides itself on its unique mix of traditional, trend-setting, and up-and-coming restaurants; preeminent and world-renown shopping centers; progressive and contemporary arts and cultural programs and events; and inviting neighborhood communities. A premier "foodie" paradise, Costa Mesa boasts some of the best dining in Orange County, including two Michelin-starred restaurants. It is also home to South Coast Plaza, a world-class shopping and dining destination, considered one of the highest volume of sales producers in the nation. Just north of the I-405 is the Costa Mesa Theater District, which encompasses the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its four performance halls, studio performance space and education lab, the three-stage South Coast Repertory Theater, the Arts Plaza, a Concert Hall, the 1.6-acre Noguchi Sculpture Gardens, and, most recently, the Orange County Museum of Art. It is also the epicenter of the action sports industry as the home of Vans, Volcom, RVCA, and other action sports businesses. Costa Mesa is proud to host incredible community events, such as the iconic Orange County Fair, which attracts over a million visitors annually. Costa Mesa supports a vibrant college student population, with Vanguard University and Orange Coast College located in the heart of the City. Additionally, Costa Mesa is home to Anduril, a defense company building advanced technologies to solve some of the most important and complex national security challenges.
The City of Costa Mesa is a General Law City operating under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of 6 members, elected by districts, and a Mayor who is elected at-large. The City Council appoints the City Manager. Under the leadership of City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City services are provided by a team of approximately 602 full-time staff among the following departments: City Manager’s Office, Economic & Development Services, Finance, Fire & Rescue, Information Technology, Parks & Community Services, Police, and Public Works. The fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget is approximately $189.9 million and the annual Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2024-25 is approximately $27.9 million.
As one of the safest and most vibrant communities in Orange County, the City represents expansive and attractive opportunities for jobs, recreation, housing and a good quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. For more information about the City of Costa Mesa, please visit www.costamesaca.gov.
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