Deputy Fire Marshal - Plans Reviewer

Position Title: Deputy Fire Marshal – Plans Reviewer

Division: Fire Prevention Bureau

Reports To: Assistant Fire Marshals / Fire Marshal

Status: Civilian Position, Non-Exempt, Union Represented

POSTING DATE: September 24, 2026

Final date to receive applications: October 18, 2026

EMAIL INQUIRIES: careers@esf-r.org

HIRING

SCHEDULE:

October 19-20 Review of Applications and Schedule Interviews

October 26-29 Interviews

November 1-15 Candidate Selection
- Pre-Hire Background and Requisites Check

December 1 Expected Hire Date

JOB DESCRIPTION & ADDITIONAL BENEFITS / PREHIRE REQUISITES INFORMATION

General

Summary:

The Deputy Fire Marshal – Plans Reviewer, under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshals and Fire Marshal, performs technical fire and life safety plan reviews for development projects within ESFR’s service area and contracted jurisdictions. Duties include reviewing building and fire protection system plans for compliance with adopted fire and life safety codes, coordinating with municipal departments and project stakeholders, conducting inspections related to development projects, and providing technical assistance regarding fire code requirements and permit processes.

Performance evaluations are conducted in accordance with Agency policy.

Essential Job Functions: Responsible for conducting fire prevention and plans review services, including, but not limited to, plan review, code enforcement, inspections, permit coordination, and technical consultation with city and county departments, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the public.

Plan Review:

• Reviews/checks building plans submitted to the Agency for compliance with local, state, and federal fire and life safety regulations and nationally recognized standards.
• Reviews fire protection system plans, including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire access, hydrant placement, fire flow, water supply, hazardous materials systems, and related fire/life safety features.
• Coordinates plan review comments and correction notices with municipal planning, building, engineering, and public works departments.
• Participates in development review and pre-application meetings as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries regarding proposed development projects and permit requirements.
• Educates customers on permit processes and fire code requirements.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely and effective review completion.

Fire Inspections:

• Conducts inspections associated with assigned plan reviews to verify approved plans, correction items, fire protection systems, and applicable fire code requirements.
• Assists with fire and life safety inspections of commercial, institutional, manufacturing, and other occupancies.
• Maintains records of inspections, permits, plan reviews, and related documentation.
• Assists Agency personnel with fire code interpretation and enforcement/compliance issues.

Knowledge of:

• Currently adopted International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and applicable NFPA standards.
• Local, state, and federal regulations governing fire and life safety.

• Building construction methods, materials, and fire protection systems.
• Fire inspection techniques and code enforcement practices.
• Hazardous materials recognition and hazardous conditions.
• Municipal development and permitting processes.

Skills and Ability To:

• Read and interpret technical building plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Effectively communicate technical requirements both orally and in writing.

• Prepare clear correction notices, reports, and recommendations.
• Work effectively with municipal departments, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Exercise sound judgment related to the…