Assistant Fire Marshal - 141224

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Fire Marshal to lead advanced fire and life-safety reviews for health care facilities, clinics and labs. Under the Lead DCFM, review construction documents, enforce CCR Titles 19/24, NFPA standards, and coordinate with local authorities to ensure hospital readiness.

This career role is based at Hillcrest with a demanding schedule and requires OSFM certifications and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience in fire prevention, plan review and code enforcement in healthcare or institutional environments OR a relevant Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years.
• Experience in fire prevention within a public fire prevention bureau or private industry, with at least five years.
• Must be nominated by UC and approved by OSFM to hold DCFM authority within 6-12 months.
• OSFM Fire Inspector II credential and Fire Plans Examiner certification.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical plan reviews of complex healthcare facility construction and fire protection systems.
• Direct and perform field inspections of new construction, modifications, and infrastructure updates.
• Plan and conduct hospital fire drills and deliver advanced fire prevention training.
• Inspect existing facilities for Title 19 compliance.
• Manage hospital fire drills across shifts and occupancies per standards.
• Act as DCFM on behalf of UCSD Health after OSFM approval.

Skills

Fire prevention

Code enforcement

Plan review

Public safety communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

ICC Fire Inspector II

ICC Fire Plans Examiner

OSFM Fire Plans Examiner

OSFM Fire Inspector II

Job description

Payroll Title: EHS SPEC 4

Department: Environment, Health and Safety

Hiring Pay Scale: $121,950.00 - $152,000.00/ Yr

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141224 Assistant Fire Marshal

Filing Deadline: Fri 11/6/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or has filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace