Fire Marshal

Description

The City of Geneva is seeking a highly motivated and experienced fire service professional to serve as Fire Marshal – Assessment, Planning and Prevention within the Geneva Fire Department. The Fire Marshal is a key leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the Fire Prevention Division. This position reports to the Fire Chief and provides oversight of fire prevention programs, code enforcement, inspections, plan review, fire investigations, public education, and life safety initiatives designed to protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Geneva.

Examples of Duties Including But Not Limited To

• Lead and manage the Fire Prevention Division, including personnel, programs, and daily operations.
• Oversee fire inspections, new construction inspections, plan reviews, and fire code enforcement activities.
• Interpret and apply adopted fire, building, and life safety codes while working collaboratively with developers, contractors, businesses, and community partners.
• Cookordination with City departments, elected officials, legal representatives, and outside agencies regarding fire prevention and life safety matters.
• Manage the department’s inspection, pre-plan, and records management system.
• Develop and maintain fire prevention policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Oversee public education programs and community risk reduction initiatives.
• Conduct or supervise fire investigations involving significant loss, injury, or suspicious circumstances.
• Support emergency operations by responding to major incidents and providing technical expertise related to fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Assist in evaluating community risk, operational needs, and long-term planning initiatives.

Typical Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of fire prevention practices, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Understands the importance of balancing customer service, enforcement, and community risk reduction.
• Possesses strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commits to continuous improvement, professional development, and maintaining high standards of service.

Candidates Must Possess Knowledge of fire service operations, fire prevention, and code enforcement principles.

• Four years of experience in progressively responsible fire prevention, inspection, investigation, or related fire service duties.
• Ability to interpret and enforce applicable fire and building codes.
• Illinois driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSFM Fire Officer I / Company Fire Officer certification.
• OSFM Advanced Fire Prevention Officer certification.
• Knowledge of ESO record management system.

Supplemental Information

• The City of Geneva is an excellent place to grow your career. Our organization's size offers the perfect opportunity to make contributions that will truly make an impact along with the chance to oversee unique projects as we look to the future of our community.
• If you are seeking a role where you can see the difference you make every day, have the ability to collaborate with a close-knit team and enhance one of the Chicago suburbs most ideal communities, we would love to have you on board!
• To learn more about the City's Fire Department, please visit our website.
• The City also offers a generous benefit package which includes ample paid time off as well as competitive health insurance options and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund program (IMRF).
• Candidates should be aware that this position is a civilian position and does not participate in an Article 4 retirement program.
• The starting rate of pay for this position is negotiable with a range of $108,737 - $152,232. The anticipated starting pay is up to $130,485.
• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• To learn more details, visit our benefits page.