Travis County, Texas, is looking for a skilled professional with strong visionary and collaborative leadership skills to become a key member of the County's exceptional senior leadership team and serve as its next Fire Marshal. Under auspices of Emergency Services and reports through the Emergency Services County Executive to the Commissioners Court, the Office of the Fire Marshal plays a critical role in the care, safety, and protection of the Travis County community and has statutory authority in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Fire Marshal directly oversees and manages a staff of 15 FTEs and a current year operating budget of $1.5 million dollars, and a fire code reserve fund of approximately $6 million dollars. Fire prevention activities conducted by the Fire Marshal’s Office include such functions as plan review processes, fire code inspections/enforcement, fire investigations, permit issuance, and training of community residents in the relevant areas of fire prevention. The Fire Marshal is also responsible for the overall administration of the Fire Prevention Division's programs, services, and personnel. The next Fire Marshal is expected to serve as a trusted leader and collaborative member of the County Executive’s senior management team as well as a valued partner and liaison to the ESD’s and the City of Austin’s Fire Prevention Bureau. This is a senior leadership position that may require flexible hours from time to time to respond to and oversee emergencies.
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and, is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Five to nine years fire prevention, emergency management or law enforcement experience including three to five years of progressively responsible professional level experience at the mid-to senior supervisory or management level. A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Technology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field. A Master's degree in one of the fields listed above would be highly desirable.
License & Certifications: Must obtain and maintain throughout employment as follows:
- Advanced or Master’s Certification, issued by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE), within two years of hire.
- Intermediate TCFP Arson Investigator Certification and Intermediate TCFP Fire Inspector Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, within two years of hire.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License, within 60 days of hire.
All candidates who meet the qualifying education and experience are strongly encouraged to submit credentials for consideration.
Travis County offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. The annual salary range for this position is $93,728.99 to $155,965.03. Starting negotiation will begin at $121, DOQE consistent with the County’s recent practices, including excellent benefits package.
Candidates are encouraged to submit early in the process for optimal consideration. To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter and comprehensive resume to [email protected]. The closing date for submittal of materials is Monday, January 13, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Mr. P. Lamont Ewell at 916-630-4900.
It is important to note that Travis County has a Sunshine Ordinance that requires the County to release the names of finalist upon request
