Fire Marshal - Code Enforcement Officer

Indian Harbour Beach; Indian Harbour Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indian Harbour Beach seeks a Fire Marshal - Code Enforcement Officer to inspect structures, review plans, and enforce fire and local codes. You will investigate violations, issue notices, and ensure compliance under the Fire Chief’s direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 8 years in fire service with code enforcement experience preferred. State certifications are required or pursued within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–3 years of extensive public contact work.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in fire service.
• Experience in Code Enforcement is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire inspection, plan review, and code enforcement to ensure public safety.
• Investigate code violations and prepare cases for hearing.
• Issue violation notices and monitor compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate with Fire Chief and Building Official as needed.
• Respond to incidents and assist in disaster recovery as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Investigative work

Code enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science / Fire Administration / Public Administration / Emergency Management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant education/experience combination

Tools

ICT 100

ICT 200

ICT 700

ICT 800

Level 1 Code Enforcement Certification

Job description

City of Indian Harbour BeachFire Marshal - Code Enforcement Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Fire ChiefJob Type: Full-Time Supervision Given: NoneDepartment: Fire Hiring Range: $24.08 – $31.85 DOE

Salary/Benefits• 11 Paid Holidays• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of

employment• Life Insurance• 40 hours of advanced vacation, available to use immediately• 96 Hours – Sick Leave Annually

96 Hours – Vacation Leave Annually (Accrual begins after 10th pay period) • Accrual credit for up to 9 years of prior government service

Position Summary

Under the general administrative direction of the Fire Chief, this is a specialized, technical, and investigative position that performs skilled work in the areas of fire inspection, plan review, fire prevention code, local municipal code, and preliminary fire investigation as directed by the Fire Chief. The position is responsible for ensuring code compliance for public safety through the inspection of new and existing structures, and to work as a code enforcement office pertaining to land use, building conditions, nuisances, signage, landscaping, sanitation, license, and related environmental issues. Employees in this classification receive and investigate complaints regarding code violations in the area of assignment and prepare cases for hearing by the Special Magistrate. Responsibilities include providing information, conducting field inspections, issuing violation notices, and monitoring to ensure compliance. Work is performed and reviewed for conformance with laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and established policies and procedures. Employee must exercise independent judgment to ensure that established codes and ordinances have been followed in a variety of situations. Employee also may perform skilled inspection work in order to secure compliance with established codes and ordinances. Work may also involve responding to manmade or natural disasters to assist in recovery efforts, as required.This position will report to the Fire Chief, but shall collaborate as needed with the Building Official.

Fire Marshal – Code Enforcement Officer Job Posting 05.18.2026ng

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in extensive public contact work.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in fire service.

• Experience in Code Enforcement is desired.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License and be insurable under the City of Indian Harbor Beach’s insurance policy.

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification.

• A State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector II is preferred, but not required.

• Possess and maintain Level 1 Code Enforcement Certification as recognized and administered by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE). Selected candidates not possessing the credential must obtain it within one (1) year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

• State of Florida Fire Investigator Certificate is required. Selected candidates not possessing this credential must obtain it within one (1) year of hire and maintain it through employment.

• ICT 100, 200, 700, & 800 are required. ICT 300 & 400 is preferred.

• Must maintain all above required certifications, education and training and be able to continuously be qualified to serve as a fire marshal under the laws of the State of Florida and the rules of applicable government agencies.

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