Division Chief Fire Marshal

The Division Chief – Fire Marshal oversees and manages all fire prevention, life safety, fire investigative, and fire code enforcement functions within the Walton County Sheriff's Office Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local fire codes, ordinances, and standards; developing and implementing prevention and inspection programs; supervising fire investigations and inspections; and managing staff assigned to prevention and technical services. The Fire Marshal plays a key role in reducing fire risk through proactive education, plan review, and enforcement activities. Work involves significant administrative oversight, strategic planning, and coordination with other public safety divisions, government agencies, and the community.

Provides administrative direction, leadership, and management of all fire prevention and life safety programs and personnel. Develops, recommends, and implements fire prevention goals, policies, and procedures consistent with departmental objectives and applicable laws and codes. Interprets and enforces local, state, and federal building and fire codes, ordinances, and statutes to ensure compliance and public safety. Reviews building plans, blueprints, and construction documents for code compliance and provides recommendations for approval or correction. Oversees fire inspections, investigations, and permitting processes; ensures proper documentation and case management. Supervises assigned personnel, including evaluating performance, making recommendations for promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and professional development.

Requirements: Associate degree in fire science technology, fire safety, public administration, or business administration; 6 years fire service operations and administrative experience including 2 years fire investigation and fire inspection; Valid Driver License; Florida Firefighter Certification; Florida Fire Safety Inspector II Certification; Florida Fire Investigator Certification; Life Safety Educator Certification

Salary: $91,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-12-04