Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor)

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE in California seeks a Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor) to lead office and field inspection staff, directing work within a region and ensuring compliance with panic and fire safety laws and regulations. The position offers a monthly salary of $8,907.00 to $12,189.00 and requires coordination with state and local agencies.

The role involves reviewing plans, training personnel, and representing the agency at meetings, with duties extending to advising on fire prevention in design

Qualifications

• Supervisory ability required
• Experience in plan review and enforcement of fire safety laws
• Stakeholder coordination with public agencies and contractors

Responsibilities

• Supervise office and field inspection staff; plan, direct, and control work within a region.
• Review plans and specifications for compliance with panic and fire safety laws and regulations.
• Consult with State and local officials, architects, engineers, and contractors on fire safety issues; train new personnel; enforce laws.

Job description

Examination: Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor)

Working title Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor)

Monthly salary $8,907.00 - $12,189.00 per Month

Exam # 5459

Deadline 11/24/2026

Working title Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor) Monthly salary $8,907.00 - $12,189.00 per Month Exam # 5459 Deadline 11/24/2026 Position Description

00109010 - DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL III (SUPERVISOR)

A Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Supervisor) may supervise the office and field inspection staff, i.e., plan, direct, and control the work within a portion of a region; or supervise the review of plans and specifications for public and private buildings for compliance with panic and fire safety laws and regulations.

Incumbents consult with State and/or local fire, health, planning and construction officials, architects, engineers, and contractors on sensitive problems regarding panic and fire safety in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and other facilities subject to regulation by the State Fire Marshal; cooperate with other public agencies on mutual problems relating to fire safety; review reports and recommendations of field inspectors and prepare letters of instruction and recommendation to owners, grant code alternatives; make special field inspections with personnel in unusual or controversial problems; may conduct informal hearings and prepares cases for court, as required; oversee the application, within a portion of region, of all laws and regulations of the State Fire Marshal; conduct training meetings for technical field personnel; supervise field personnel in following up enforcement of laws and regulation of the State Fire Marshal; train new field personnel on inspection work and enforcement and evaluates their performance; counsel staff regarding disciplinary problems; and initiate punitive action as necessary.

This class supervises and trains subordinates in the review of plans and specifications for all occupancies, fire alarm systems, both manual and automatic, fire extinguishing systems, and modifications of existing buildings for compliance with panic and fire safety laws and regulations; advises the Office of the State Architect and other State agencies concerning the application of fire prevention laws and regulations in the design and construction of State buildings. Representing the State Fire Marshal, incumbents in this class attend meetings of fire prevention associations, service clubs and similar groups to give fire prevention talks and to present fire prevention material.

SPECIALPERSONALCHARACTERISTICS

Supervisory ability, tact, and keenness of observation.

FELONY DISQUALIFICATION

Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.