Fire Marshal

City of Henderson, Nevada; Nevada; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson, Nevada, Building & Fire Safety / Development Services Center is seeking an experienced Fire Marshal to lead the Fire Safety Division, guiding fire inspections, plan review, and code enforcement to protect a growing community.

As a senior public-safety leader, you will shape development, oversee prevention programs, collaborate with developers and public agencies, and manage a team of inspectors and plan examiners while maintaining strong partnerships with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Architecture, Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention for a governmental agency, with at least three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fire Safety Division, including fire inspections, plan review, and code enforcement.
• Drive organizational priorities and operational excellence from the Fire Marshal's office.
• Coordinate with developers, public agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure fire code compliance and safe development.
• Serve as acting Manager of Inspection Services when needed and support the Fire Chief.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Policy analysis

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Nevada Driver's License

ICC Fire Code Official / CPSE Fire Marshal

ICC Building Official

Job description

The City of Henderson, Nevada, Building & Fire Safety / Development Services Center (DSC) Department is seeking an experienced and visionary Fire Marshal to join its leadership team. This key management role leads the Fire Safety Division, overseeing fire inspections, fire plan review, and the administration and enforcement of fire codes that help protect our growing community.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for public safety. In this highly visible role, you will help shape safe development throughout Henderson while leading critical fire prevention and inspection programs that make a lasting impact.

Job Purpose

The Fire Marshal provides strategic and operational leadership for fire prevention, fire code enforcement, fire inspections, and fire plan review programs. The position ensures that development, construction, and existing occupancy activities throughout the city comply with applicable fire, building, and life safety codes while supporting community growth and public safety objectives. As a member of the Building & Fire Safety leadership team, the Fire Marshal develops organizational priorities, drives operational excellence, and fosters effective partnerships with customers, developers, public agencies, and internal stakeholders. The Fire Marshal also consults with the Fire Chief who is the Fire Code Official.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Director of Building and Fire Safety / Development Services Center. Note: The Fire Marshal also consults with the Fire Chief who is the Fire Code Official for the City of Henderson. Peers: Managers of Plans Examination, Inspection Services, and Development Services Direct Reports: Fire Inspection Supervisors, Fire Plans Examination Supervisor, overseeing teams of Fire Inspectors, Fire Plans Examiners, and working with administrative staff (approximately 18 FTEs)

Organizational Scope

Responsible for the administration and oversight of the City's Fire Safety Division, including:

• Fire inspections and compliance activities
• Fire plan review and permits
• Fire code administration and enforcement
• Fire prevention programs and policies
• Hazardous occupancy and special event reviews
• Coordination with development and construction stakeholders
• Cross-functional support of Building Inspection Services operations

Serves as acting Manager of Inspection Services and may serve as the Director when assigned.

If you're ready to influence the future of fire and life safety in one of the nation's premier cities, we invite you to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

Education

• 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

Experience

• 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

Certification/Licensure

• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by Nevada Revised Statutes - 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

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Independent decision-making and sound judgment
• Policy analysis and implementation
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Data analysis and operational performance management
• Project and program management