Fire Marshal

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life.  As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.  And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us.  You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance , having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance.  That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!  We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary Ensures compliance with Fire Codes, State Laws and County Ordinance that apply to Fire Protection.  Works independently on major organizational functions that are executive, professional, technical or affect administration policies organization wide.   Has responsibility for all planning of work attainment of assigned objectives with considerable initiative to make major decisions limited only by broad policies or objectives and proceeds along lines of own initiative except when such programs and commitments require investments or expenditures.

Essential Functions

• Perform blueprint and building plan review for new construction projects.
• Process permits and license applications.
• Perform inspections on new construction projects.
• Performs annual inspections of business occupancies.
• Investigates complaints regarding fire code violations.
• Investigates the cause and origin of fires.
• Analyzes organizational and community needs, analyzes trends, and reviews statistics.
• Communicate with other divisions, departments, and agencies.
• Communicates, sends reports to and coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Participates in the formulation of department operating procedures concerning fire prevention, company inspection program and public education.
• Assists in maintaining data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities and preparing a variety of reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.
• Assists in the development department budget.
• Monitors radio communications, respond and assume a position in the command structure when needed or directed to for fire, medical, hazardous material incidents and other emergency incidents as needed to ensure a positive outcome.
• Ensures the department operations conform to local, state, and federal regulations, worker safety and other appropriate rules and regulations.
• Reviews and documents subordinate officer’s performance through performance evaluations and conferences.
• Facilitates solutions to complex problems facing this organization.
• Assists in conducting drills and in-service training classes to help maintain high levels of performance.
• Assigns and schedules duties for subordinates.
• Ensures equipment and apparatus assigned is properly maintained.
• Attends meetings and informs superiors/subordinates of new information, regulations, and procedures.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Performs related work as required.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10-years of field experience in Fire or Emergency Medical Services with progressive supervisory levels achieved.
• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Fire Inspector II. Code Administrator Preferred.Fire or EMS Degree preferred (or related field).
• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Fire Investigator; or have ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Firefighter; or have ability to obtain within one year of hire (Firefighter 2, preferred).
• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess current BLS provider card.
• Must possess current Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC).
• Must possess certificate in NIMS I-700, I-800, I-100, I-200.
• Must possess certificate in wild land firefighting S-130 and S-190; or have ability to obtain withinone year of hire.
• Preferred certificates in NIMS I-300 and I-400.
• Preferred certificate in All Hazards Incident Management O-305.
• Preferred certificates in at least one Hazards Position Specific for Incident Command, Planning Section Chief, Operations Section Chief, & Safety Officer.
• Preferred certificate in Division/Group Supervisor E/L 960.
• Preferredcertificate in wild land firefighting S-330 Strike Team Leader.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of modern principles, methods and equipment for efficient and effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
• Extensive knowledge of effective methods of planning, training, assigning and directing personnel in regard to public education and fire prevention practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, standards, rules and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and investigation and the operation of a Fire Department.
• Extensive knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledgeable of municipal budgeting and purchasing practices.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory principles and techniques.
• Skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of fire emergency service equipment.
• Skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Ability to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure under emergency situations.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to assist in training subordinate personnel.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment including computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

Physical demand: Moderate

• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 100 lbs.
• Significant walking, standing required.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Exposure to hearing alarms and the hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, dry chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils, fall hazards, building collapses, traffic hazards, blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees: - Generous medical plan - Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates - Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee - Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost - Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates - Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center - Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group - Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm - Personal Leave  ( Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.) Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.* - *Tuition Reimbursement - 14 paid holidays Link to benefits at a glance- https://www.flaglercounty.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/human-resources/documents/benefit-booklet-2025-2026.pdf