The City of Henderson, Nevada, Building & Fire Safety / Development Services Center (DSC) Department is seeking an experienced and visionary Fire Marshal to join its leadership team. This key management role leads the Fire Safety Division, overseeing fire inspections, fire plan review, and the administration and enforcement of fire codes that help protect our growing community.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for public safety. In this highly visible role, you will help shape safe development throughout Henderson while leading critical fire prevention and inspection programs that make a lasting impact.

Job Purpose

The Fire Marshal provides strategic and operational leadership for fire prevention, fire code enforcement, fire inspections, and fire plan review programs. The position ensures that development, construction, and existing occupancy activities throughout the city comply with applicable fire, building, and life safety codes while supporting community growth and public safety objectives. As a member of the Building & Fire Safety leadership team, the Fire Marshal develops organizational priorities, drives operational excellence, and fosters effective partnerships with customers, developers, public agencies, and internal stakeholders. The Fire Marshal also consults with the Fire Chief who is the Fire Code Official.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Director of Building and Fire Safety / Development Services Center. Note: The Fire Marshal also consults with the Fire Chief who is the Fire Code Official for the City of Henderson. Peers: Managers of Plans Examination, Inspection Services, and Development Services Direct Reports: Fire Inspection Supervisors, Fire Plans Examination Supervisor, overseeing teams of Fire Inspectors, Fire Plans Examiners, and working with administrative staff (approximately 18 FTEs)

Organizational Scope

Responsible for the administration and oversight of the City's Fire Safety Division, including:

• Fire inspections and compliance activities
• Fire plan review and permits
• Fire code administration and enforcement
• Fire prevention programs and policies
• Hazardous occupancy and special event reviews
• Coordination with development and construction stakeholders
• Cross-functional support of Building Inspection Services operations

Serves as acting Manager of Inspection Services and may serve as the Director when assigned.

If you're ready to influence the future of fire and life safety in one of the nation's premier cities, we invite you to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

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