Deputy Fire Marshal / Plans Examiner and Inspection

Company: University of California, Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Deputy Fire Marshal / Plans Examiner and Inspection

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Environmental Health and Safety

University of California, Santa Barbara



Summary of Job Details:

The Deputy Fire Marshal is responsible for fire and life safety compliance for new and existing facilities (Title 24 and Title 19). Reports directly to the Campus Fire Marshal. Represents the Fire Prevention Division (FPD) as the Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) per the State Fire Marshal's (SFM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Represents the Campus Fire Marshal in the absence of the DCFM.



Required Qualifications:

--- BA/BS and/or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience in the area of fire prevention, fire inspecting and/or fire/life safety Bachelor's Degree

--- A minimum of five (5) years of recent full-time experience in performing a combination of fire prevention inspections, plan review with an emphasis on life safety systems and construction inspection for an agency responsible for fire and life safety code and regulation enforcement.

--- Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting California Title 19 and Title 24 regulations, standards, and guidelines.

--- Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting the California State Fire Code requirements.

--- Strong written and oral communication skills.

--- Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and knowledge/experience in program development, communication, & customer service.

--- Ability to work independently under general guidance.

--- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.



Special Conditions of Employment:

--- Completion of State Fire Marshal accredited Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner Level 1 series classes within 1 year of employment.

--- Must be willing to work and respond to various emergencies.

--- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

--- Must be willing to work and respond to emergencies involving potentially hazardous chemicals and radioactive substances.

--- Able to work nights and weekends.

--- Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

--- Satisfactory criminal history background check.

--- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.



Hiring/Budgeted Salary: $115,000.00 to $125,000.00/year.

Full Salary Range: $94,400.00 to $176,800.00/year.

Days/Hours: M - F, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits



The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.



Application review begins: 4/23/2025

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #77161

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