Assistant Fire Marshal - Wildfire Mitigation

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Carlsbad; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Carlsbad is seeking a candidate for a fire department role focused on supervisory duties and code enforcement. The position emphasizes knowledge of building, fire, and WUI codes and the appropriate application of safety standards within the city.

The ideal candidate also applies educational methods to improve compliance and safety outcomes. The selected individual will operate under the Carlsbad Fire Department, aligning with state and local codes, and participate in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practice.
• Familiarity with California Building, Fire, and WUI Codes.
• Understanding of state and local fire codes and ordinances.
• Awareness of fire protection standards and inspection techniques.

Skills

Supervisory principles

Fire codes knowledge

WUI codes familiarity

Fire inspection techniques

Educational methods

Job description

This recruitment will remain open until filled.
First application review will be conducted the week of August 10, 2026.

The Community

This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The Department

The Carlsbad Fire Department is an all-risk, all-hazards public safety agency organized into the Emergency Operations and Community Risk Reduction Bureaus. Guided by a mission to

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles


• California Building, Fire, and WUI Codes


• State and local fire codes and ordinances enforceable by the city, nationally recognized fire protection and safety standards, principles and techniques of fire inspection work


• Educational methodology as it relates