ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL

The St. Cloud Fire Department is a full-service, fully-career organization operating out of five fire stations. We have a motivated team that enjoys strong external stakeholder support within the community, quality equipment, and ongoing training for excellence. Located in the heart of downtown St. Cloud, Fire Station 1 serves as the department’s headquarters, housing our prevention services, administration, training and education services, and fire apparatus maintenance, in addition to housing three full-time emergency response units. Our crews staff stations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which allows for quality response anywhere in the city. The St. Cloud Assistant Fire Marshal duties include skilled inspection, public education, plan review, investigation and securing compliance with codes and ordinances. This includes working closely with other city departments and coordinating certain activities with fire suppression staff. The position will also engage in political and community-based problem-solving strategies. This position serves under the Fire Marshal and will assist with key decisions that face the department and city. The position will prepare formal notices and written correction orders. The Assistant Fire Marshal works closely with the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies to assist in planning and enforcement of sound fire and life safety practices. The Assistant Fire Marshal provides leadership and reports on activities taking place daily. This position also supports a full spectrum of Community Risk Reduction initiatives. The Assistant Fire Marshal remains up to date and engaged in modern construction methods, response trends, and community needs. Learn more about the City of St. Cloud: Community Profile & Benefits Assistant Fire Marshal Job Profile Fire Department Recruitment Video A city application must be filled out completely, to include identified supplemental information. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The position may remain open until filled and a sufficient number of candidates can be evaluated; however, applications must be received by 4:00 pm Central Standard Time, on May 6, 2024, for review in this application period. Submittal of applications can be via e-mail, US Postal Service (or equivalent), and in person. To submit your application online, please send your completed application to Human Resources Email . Qualifications High School Diploma; Experience in building construction, maintenance, protective inspections or investigation work; Must be certified as having completed a recognized Firefighter I and II course fulfilling the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001; Valid Minnesota First Responder Certification or equivalent; Must have successfully completed a Fire Inspector I course; Coursework in fire investigation or Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Fire Investigation Basic course; Valid Minnesota issued driver’s license that is unrestricted except for corrective lenses, or able to obtain by appointment; Able to achieve and maintain a valid Minnesota Firefighter License.