Assistant Fire Marshal - 141224

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks an Assistant Fire Marshal to lead complex fire and life safety enforcement across healthcare facilities, clinics, and labs. You will review construction plans, perform field inspections, and ensure compliance with CCR Titles 19 and 24, NFPA standards, and HCAI mandates.

This role acts as liaison to regulators and accrediting bodies. The position requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong communication, and project management to maintain

Qualifications

• Nine years of progressively responsible professional experience in complex fire prevention, plan review, and code enforcement, with healthcare or institutional focus.
• Related experience in fire prevention in public or private sectors, five+ years.
• OSFM DCFM nomination/approval within 6–12 months of appointment.
• OSFM Fire Inspector II certification.
• OSFM Fire Plans Examiner certification.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical and organizational abilities to manage projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical plan reviews of healthcare facility construction, modifications, and fire protection systems.
• Perform field inspections of new construction and infrastructure modernization.
• Plan and conduct mandatory hospital fire and evacuation drills; deliver advanced training.
• Inspect existing facilities for ongoing Title 19 compliance.
• Schedule and evaluate hospital fire drills across varied clinical shifts and occupancies.
• Act as DCFM on behalf of UCSD Health upon OSFM approval; review/approve/deny plans.

Skills

Healthcare fire prevention

Plan review

Code enforcement

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection/Fire Science/Construction Management or related field

Job description

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Lead Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM), the Assistant Fire Marshal serves as a technical authority, performing complex fire and life safety enforcement, technical plan reviews, and field inspections for UCSD Health's healthcare facilities, clinics, and research laboratories.

Operating under the delegated authority of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of California and the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), the incumbent independently reviews, approves, or rejects design and construction documents and enforces California Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and 24, NFPA standards, and Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) mandates. The position serves as an institutional liaison to local fire authorities, state regulators, and accreditation bodies to ensure continuous hospital readiness and life safety compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical plan reviews of complex healthcare facility construction, modifications, and fire protection systems. Ensure structural designs comply with HCAI, California Building Standards Codes (Title 24), Title 19 (Public Safety), NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code), and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
• Direct and perform field inspections of new construction, structural modifications, tenant improvements, and infrastructure modernizations across all UCSD Health properties.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct mandatory hospital fire and evacuation drills across diverse medical occupancies. Develop and deliver advanced fire prevention and community risk reduction training programs for clinical and research personnel.
• Inspect existing facilities for ongoing Title 19 compliance.
• Manage, schedule, and evaluate mandatory hospital fire drills across varied clinical shifts and occupancies in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and Title 19 standards.
• Upon receiving OSFM approval, act as the Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) on behalf of UCSD Health. Utilize delegated authority under the UCOP-OSFM Memorandum of Agreement to review, approve, or deny construction plans, modifications, and fire-life safety infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional experience in complex fire prevention, plan review, and code enforcement, with specialized emphasis on healthcare or institutional environments OR Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years of related experience/training.

• Related Experience: Experience in fire prevention work within a public fire prevention bureau, building inspection agency, or in fire prevention/industrial safety engineering within private industry, preferably a minimum of five years.

• Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) Requirement: Must be successfully nominated by the University and accepted/approved by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to hold Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM)authority within 6-12 months of appointment.

• California State Fire Training (OSFM) Fire Inspector II (formerly Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D).

• California State Fire Training (OSFM) Fire Plans Examiner.

• Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and guidelines.

• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Healthcare Experience evaluating active OSHPD/HCAI Institutional (I-Occupancy) hospital environments and managing The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

• HCAI Qualification: possess or be fully qualified to obtain the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)Fire and Life Safety Officer II (FLSO II).

• International Code Council (ICC) Certified Fire Inspector II and International Code Council (ICC) Certified Fire Plans Examiner.

• Experience working within a healthcare or academic medical center setting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Emergency Response/On-Call: Must be available to respond to campus fire/life safety emergencies, critical utility impairments, and catastrophic events outside normal business hours as required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).