Fire Director
$151,143–$179,378 year
Remote · Pleasanton, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Fire Director leading the Fire Prevention Division in a remote-capable California role. Plans, organizes, and directs fire inspection services, fire code enforcement, plan review, permit processing, public fire safety programs, and inter-agency coordination. Oversees staff including fire inspectors, fire plans examiners, and administrative personnel, sets division goals and budgets, conducts evaluations and professional development, and represents the department in hearings and client interactions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire Administration/Public Administration/Engineering or related field and 7–10 years in fire prevention with 5–8 years of supervisory experience. Certifications include Fire Inspector II, Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Officer, with Fire Marshal and ICC Fire Code Official preferred. Salary range $151,143–$179,378; full-time, remote with a California placement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, inspections, and plan review
- At least five to eight years of supervisory or management experience
- Typical Certifications: Fire Inspector II (or equivalent)
- Fire Plans Examiner
- Fire Officer certification
- Fire Marshal certification (preferred)
- ICC Fire Code Official (preferred)
- Valid driver's license
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