Marshal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Fire Marshal in our Fire Department.
Responsibilities:
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Serves as the Fire Marshal for the department.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Directs the activities of the department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
• Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits a variety of reports and documents including monthly statistical reports, memorandums, evaluation forms, incident reports, timesheets, training reports, vehicle maintenance reports, hydrant information, and general office correspondence.
• Conducts and coordinates occupancy inspections for overcrowding.
• Conducts Certificate of Occupancy Inspections.
• Conducts fire investigations for cause and origin determination, photographs the scenes using various equipment (camera and matter port), and coordinates with law enforcement when needed.
• Oversees the plan review process for the department.
• Coordinates and conducts life safety inspections for self and staff.
• Coordinates pre-fire plans for the department and ensures they are in-line with ISO requirements.
• Assists in coordinating department activities with other City departments and other local, state, and federal organizations as necessary or appropriate.
• Coordinates code changes to department when changed.
• Performs related work as required.
Job Requirements:
• Requires bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field, and eight (8) years of experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, and education, including five (5) years of fire service supervisory experience, or 10 years of experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, and education, including 7 years of fire service supervisory experience, or any combination of education and experience.
• Requires the following certifications:
o NFPA/IFSAC Firefighter II
o NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700
o Fire Officer III;
o ICC - Inspector II
o ICC - Plan Review
o ICC - Certified Fire Marshal
o Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I
o Car Safety Seat Technician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Master's degree in Fire Science, Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field, preferred.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F; with additional hours as needed
Salary: Minimum $40.29 hourly; dependent on experience
In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (low cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).
The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
Application deadline is Friday, June 19, 2026
Mental & Physical Demands - ADA Guidelines
Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.
Definitions:
C - Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)
F - Frequently (33%-66% of the time; 2.5-5.5 hours/day)
O - Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0-2.5 hours/day)
N/A - Not Applicable
Physical Demands:
Stand: F
Walk: O
Sit: F
Handling / Fingering: O
Reach Outward: O
Reach Above Shoulder: O
Climb: O
Crawl: O
Squat or Kneel: O
Bend: O
Lifting Requirements:
10 pounds or less: F
11 to 20 pounds: F
21 to 50 pounds: O
51 to 100 pounds: N/A
More than 100 pounds: N/A
Pushing and Pulling Requirements:
12 pounds or less: F
13 to 25 pounds: F
26 to 40 pounds: O
41 to 100 pounds: N/A
More than 100 pounds: N/A