THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of McKinney, Texas, offers an exciting opportunity to join the team in one of the nation’s highest-performing cities as a Deputy Fire Marshal. In this recruitment, the City seeks to fill the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering role, a critical position that will partner closely with the engineering and planning teams that work to safeguard people, property, and the environment from the hazards of fire and related risks in McKinney.

ABOUT McKINNEY

McKinney, Texas, population of 222,441, has a unique, rich, and diverse spirit with a vibrant and promising future. Located along US 75, in the northeastern corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, McKinney’s population has more than doubled every ten years since 1990 and is expected to reach 350,000 once the community is built out. McKinney is just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County.

Throughout its growth, McKinney has maintained its sense of community and dedication to community engagement. The City’s Unique by Nature brand is more than a tagline – it represents a way of life in a community that willingly works together to make McKinney a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. The city continues to invest in parks, recreation areas and well-planned open space, ensuring that as the community grows, it retains its livability and sense of place.

THE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

The Fire Marshal’s Office is part of the McKinney Fire Department and is located in the new City Hall building near the Development Services staff with whom the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering and their team work closely. The Fire Marshal’s Office is led by the Fire Marshal and there are three Deputy Fire Marshals assigned to oversee the Investigations, Inspections, and Engineering Divisions of the Office.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering oversees the critical fire engineering and plan review functions in the Fire Marshal’s Office. The position ensures compliance with fire codes, supervises personnel, and provides expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include evaluating employee performance and making operational decisions that align with departmental goals. The position requires leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to enhance fire and public safety in the City of McKinney while ensuring adherence to codes, policies, and best practices. Key job functions for the Deputy Fire Marshal – Engineering include supervising and managing the daily activities of the Senior Fire Prevention Specialist, and Fire Prevention Specialists assigned to Engineering; overseeing the day-to-day operations related to engineering and plan reviews; coordinating and collaborating with other City departments including Building Plan Review, Planning, Engineering, and other departments related to Development Services; providing guidance to property owners, architects, engineers, and developers regarding fire code requirements; and advising and assisting with complex cases, managing conflicts with internal and external stakeholders, and liaising with legal counsel when necessary to ensure appropriate resolution and compliance with regulations.

The most successful candidates for Deputy Fire Marshal - Engineering will have a flexible leadership style founded upon team building, collaboration, and facilitation; people skills and a high degree of technical expertise; a strong work ethic and comfort level in a fast-moving environment; and political astuteness and comfort interacting with elected officials, internal and external stakeholders, developers, and business leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following is a typical way to qualify:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience and/or training involving fire engineering or technology.

Certifications:

• Certified as a Basic Fire Inspector by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code Specialist and ICC Certified Fire Marshal or obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment.

• ABET accredited degree required.

• Professional Engineer license to practice in the Fire Protection Branch through the Texas licensing board with two (2) years of relevant experience in Fire Protection is preferred.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The City of McKinney is offering a salary range of $114,854 - $137,260 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the City provides an excellent benefit plan including participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution. The City of McKinney matches member deposits and interest at retirement at a rate of 2 to 1. The City of McKinney also offers a voluntary deferred compensation plan and participates in Social Security.

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure by clicking on the .pdf link on this page.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Apply immediately – This recruitment will close once a strong pool of candidates has been established! Interested candidates must apply online by clicking on the APPLY HERE button on this page.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to the City of McKinney Human Resources Department:

Pauline Van Lengen, Senior Human Resources Analyst | pvanleng@mckinneytexas.org | 

(972) 547-7568