Fire Marshal

City of Henderson, Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a highly qualified Fire Marshal to provide executive leadership for fire safety inspections and plan reviews. You will oversee building inspection services and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and departmental objectives.

The role includes administering fire code provisions and supervising the division in the manager's absence. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive governmental fire prevention experience, plus ICC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Architecture, Fire Protection Engineering or related field
• Seven (7) or more years in fire prevention for government, including 3 years in management/supervision
• Certifications required by appointment: CPSE Fire Marshal or Certified Fire Code Official and Certified Building Official

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership in coordinating fire safety inspections and plan reviews
• Oversee building inspection services and ensure compliance with codes and objectives
• Serve as city fire marshal and manage fire code enforcement
• Coordinate and supervise in absence of the inspection services manager
• Support post-offer background checks and medical/physical examinations as required

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of four (4) weeks and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Fire Marshal in the Department of Building and Fire Safety/ Development Services Center. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, provides administrative leadership in the management and coordination of fire safety inspections and fire safety plan review; assists in overseeing building inspection services within the City of Henderson; directs operational activities to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and departmental objectives; serves as the city’s fire marshal with responsibility for administering and enforcing fire code provisions and provides managerial oversight of the building inspection services division in the absence of the manager of inspection services; and performs related duties as required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $118,374.32- $177,561.48 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
• Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The expected schedule for this position is Tuesday - Friday, standard day shift hours will be determined by supervisor (4 day work week)
  • Paid Leave and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Architecture, Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering or Fire Administration or Public Administration or closely related field
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the fire prevention function for a governmental agency, three (3) years of which were at the managerial or supervisory level
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess one of the following two certifications at the time of appointment and obtain and maintain both of the following certifications by the International Code Council (ICC) within 6 months of appointment:
  • Certified Fire Code Official or Certified Fire Marshal (Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Marshal certification is also acceptable)
  • Certified Building Official
• The following certifications and licenses are desirable:
  • Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector
  • Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, and Commercial Mechanical Inspector OR International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) certifications as a Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector
  • Certified Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector from ICC or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
  • Certified Fire Inspector I & II
  • Certified Fire Plans Examiner
  • Nevada licensed Engineer or Architect
  • All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

• 1) Completed Employment Application
• 2) Copy of one of the following two certifications (if applicable; at least one will be required at the time of appointment)
  • Certified Fire Code Official or Certified Fire Marshal (Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Marshal certification is also acceptable)
  • Certified Building Official
• 3) Any desirable certifications as listed in the minimum qualifications (if applicable)

Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Monday, December 7, 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.