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Fire Marshal - 138080

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 15, 2026

Hillcrest

200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
#138080 Fire Marshal Filing Deadline: Thu 1/29/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The UC San Diego Health Fire Marshal manages the Fire and Life Safety Program for UC San Diego Health Medical Centers and offsite ambulatory clinics. Under the general direction of the Senior Director for Environmental Health & Safety and Emergency Management, the Fire Marshal develops and maintains a fire and life safety program to meet the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and The Regents of the University of California (UC). Through the MOU, the Fire Marshal is responsible for compliance with fire and life safety regulations to include construction inspections (Title 24) and fire and life safety inspections (Title 19) to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, specifications and policies. Conducts construction plan review, fire alarm plan review, and fire sprinkler plan review. Meets regularly with architects, designers, and staff during phases of construction or tenant improvement to ensure compliance. Designs and implements an effective fire prevention plan, fire response plan, interim life safety measures, and hot permit process. Educates staff and proactively assesses compliance. Responsible for compliance with physical environment standards (life safety safety & environment of care), and fire drill compliance under Joint Commission. Responsible for the direct supervision of UC San Diego Health Assistant Fire Marshals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience and Advanced degree in related area or equivalent years of experience.
  • Five (5) or more years experience as a Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) at any UC Campus or experience in fire prevention work in a public fire prevention bureau, unit or agency with three of those years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
  • Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) or meet the requirements within the first 12 months of employment.
  • California State Fire Marshal 16-hour Statutes and Regulations course within the first 12 months of employment.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications, shop drawings, fire alarm design drawings, and fire suppression system design drawings.
  • Substantial knowledge of modern fire prevention principles, practices, techniques, and standards.
  • Substantial knowledge of fire and life safety applications of local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, standards, specifications, and policies, including the California Health & Safety Code; Titles 8, 19 and 24, California Code of Regulations; and NFPA standards.
  • Substantial knowledge of design and materials in building construction, installation and maintenance as they relate to fire and life safety.
  • Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of modern fire detection and alarm systems, suppression systems, and other fire and life safety systems/equipment. Serves as the organization expert in these fields.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) to develop programs, train people, and encourage code compliance via group presentations and individual meetings.
  • Management skills to effectively lead and direct subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies and senior management.
  • Solid skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; recommend, develop, and implement changes to emergency response as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • HCAI Fire and Life Safety Officer II qualified.
  • OSFM Deputy State Fire Marshal II qualified.
  • Two (2) years experience performing full-time plan review and/or technical inspections that involve construction of health facilities projects.
  • OSFM State Fire Training Fire Inspector I and II track courses/certification.
  • OSFM State Fire Training Plans Examiner track courses/certification.
  • ICC Plans Examiner and/or Fire Inspector certification.

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Must be able to respond to fire and life safety emergencies outside of normal working hours.
  • May be required to drive UCSD vehicles.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $108,100 - $204,900 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $51.77 - $98.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace


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