Salary : $109,834.01 - $147,188.09 Annually
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: Department: Fire
Division: FD_Ops_FirePrevention
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/ :59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FIREIN
Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary The City of Bellevue is hiring an Assistant Fire Marshal.
This position serves as the technical assistant to the fire marshal, interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the international fire, building, and municipal codes of the city. Performs a variety of administrative, technical, and supervisory work related to fire inspection and prevention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Schedules, supervises, and conducts inspections of existing structures, construction, and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes.
- Resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.
- Schedules and supervises and conducts the inspection of hydrants, sprinkling systems, and elements of a fire prevention or protection system.
- Reviews and approves construction plans for code compliance.
- Coordinates with building officials for fire related code and plan reviews and approval of occupancy permits and business licenses.
- Calculates water fire flows for building requirements.
- Responds to and investigates all major fires and all suspicious or undetermined causes of fire; supervises arson team.
- Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations and presentations before community groups, schools and other organizations or institutions.
- Responds to complaints regarding fire code violations and fire hazards.
- Issues warnings and citations for fire code violations.
- Issues burn permits.
- Maintains data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities; prepares a variety of reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.
- Recommends and develops proposed fire prevention policies, procedures and codes.
- Serves as acting fire marshal in the absence of the fire marshal.
Supervision Received and Exercised: - Works under the general supervision of the fire marshal.
- Supervises fire plan reviewer and fire prevention specialists, as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies - Knowledge of:
- Current fire prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Building, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes.
- Inspection techniques.
- Fire suppression techniques and equipment.
- First aid.
- Fire fighting tactics, oil fire control, and hydraulics.
- Ability to:
- Effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
- Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
- Meet special requirements.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire protection engineering/technology or a related field is desired.
- Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in fire prevention, code enforcement, and/or investigation, as well as supervisory experience.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington Professional Engineer's License in Fire Protection Engineering is desired.
Supplemental Information Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
- Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, or near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.
Flexible/Hybrid Working:
The City is implementing a flexible/hybrid work policy that will allow staff to work remotely. Remote work for this position is subject to , Local #1604 and department's
operational needs. This will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Once
hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.
HIRING PROCESS The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.** The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value! Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law. The following summary applies to fully benefited positions: Medical Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.
Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
- City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
- Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.
Other benefits include: More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Survivor Income
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
- An ORCA Card bus pass
- On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
- Career development and training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).
Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program, and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan. Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced because they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset.
NOTE : This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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Describe your education, training, certification, and experience as it relates to fire prevention.
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Describe your experience and comfort level with technology and the use of software for plan review (Example: Bluebeam), data management tools, and inspection software (Example: Streamline or ESO).
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Describe your experience, skill, and approach to leadership, particularly focusing on areas like team management, conflict resolution, and performance evaluation.
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In lieu of a cover letter, why are you interested in Bellevue and how does your previous experience make you fit for the role of Assistant Fire Marshal?
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