Position Summary

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We are hiring for the role of Deputy Fire Marshal in the Fire Department.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ELIGIBILITY

There is currently one job opening for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal. This position is open to both civilian candidates and sworn firefighters, with eligibility determined by the applicant’s professional background, qualifications, and relevant experience. Applicants from either category will be considered, provided they meet the established requirements for the role.

Essential Job Functions

Inspect Class 1 structures for compliance with state and local fire prevention codes.
Enforce state and local fire prevention codes.
Research, interpret, and communicate compliance problems to applicable parties.
Perform civil plan review and building plan review for new Class 1 structures.
Perform new construction inspections for Class 1 structures under construction.
Receive/investigate complaints of alleged violations of adopted state/local fire prevention codes.
Prepare and maintain current, accurate records.
Interpret state/local fire prevention codes & disseminate information as requested.
Maintain current knowledge of local and state fire codes.

Civilian Applicants - Click here to view the full job description with job requirements (PDF).

Sworn Firefighters - Click here to view the full job description with job requirements (PDF).

Why should you apply?

Excellent health insurance benefits with low premiums & deductibles
Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement Plan with City match
Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension, 100% employer paid (Civilian Applicants)
1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters Retirement Fund Pension (Sworn Firefighter Applicants)
Generous time off benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Employee training, development, and mentoring opportunities
Employee appreciation events, team building, & service opportunities
24/7 on-site fitness center
Civilian Applicant Benefit Brochure Guide (PDF)
Sworn Firefighter Applicant Benefit Brochure Guide (PDF)

Employee Culture

The culture initiative for city employees is NOBLE, "Unmatched in Service. Unified in Mission." It creates a professional environment that encourages individuals to live out their day-to-day work for the city by exemplifying NOBLE characteristics.

About the City of Noblesville: Noblesville is the 9th largest city in Indiana, home to more than 75,000 residents, and the county seat in Hamilton County, Indiana. Just north of Indianapolis, the growing city is known for its nationally recognized public schools, extensive public park system, Hamilton Town Center, and the outdoor music venue Ruoff Music Center.

City of Noblesville

2026 Benefit Outline

The following city benefits are offered to all full-time firefighters. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the city's Human Resources Department at 317-776-6360.

Fire Department Benefits Guide (PDF)

Civilian Benefit Guide (PDF) - Applicants for Deputy Fire Marshal (Remaining benefits below do not apply)

SALARY INFORMATION

Recruit: $30.79/hour (hire date - 6 months)

Probationary Firefighter: $62,375.04 (through end of 1st year)

Pipeman: $68,402.88 (years 2-4)

Firefighter First Class: $83,224.96 (5th year)

Also may be eligible for education pay, tech pay, paramedic pay, etc.

Health Insurance Benefits

INSURANCE PREMIUMS:

The City of Noblesville pays 80% of the medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time city employees. Insurance premiums are deducted over 24 pays per year.

Benefit Plans

MEDICAL

Office visit co-pay: $50.00

Urgent care co-pay: $60.00

Emergency room co-pay: $175.00

In-network Benefits

Deductible: $400.00 individual / $800.00 family

Paid by plan after deductible is met: 80%

Out-of-Pocket maximum: $900.00 individual / $1,800.00 family

PRESCRIPTIONS/RX

Generic co-pay: $25.00

Brand name formulary co-pay: $35.00

Brand name non-formulary co-pay: $50.00

Employee Healthcare Clinic

Full-time employees have access to a Health and Wellness Clinic which provides many health and wellness services for employees and dependents on the city's medical healthcare plan. Many of the services provided are those you would expect to receive from a family physician. The clinic also provides generic prescriptions and clinical lab testing. All services provided at the Health and Wellness Clinic are provided at no cost to the employee.

Dental

Preventative services paid at 100%

Basic Services paid at 80% ($50.00 deductible)

Major services paid at 50% ($50.00 deductible)

Vision

Routine Eye Exam: $0 co-pay (In-Network)

Hardware: Up to $600 Annually

Frames
Glasses lenses
Contacts
20% discount for out-of-pocket expenses

Safety Glasses: Up to $300 for safety glasses through Blue View Vision Network providers.

SECTION 125 - FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Flex Spending enables you to reimburse yourself for an un-reimbursed health care or dependent care expenses using pre-taxed payroll deducted dollars.

LIFE INSURANCE

Employees are provided a city paid life insurance policy in the amount of $50,000.00.

RETIREMENT

The City of Noblesville and the employee contribute money towards future retirement under the 1977 Police Officer's and Firefighter's Pension. Normal retirement occurs with 20 years of service. Your compensation would be 50% of the annual salary of a Firefighter 1st Class pay. An additional 2% per year may be earned up to 32 years of service. Visit the PERF web site at www.in.gov/inprs for more information.

Deferred Compensation

Employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program. The city will match a percentage of contributions up to $3,000 annually.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

SmartDollar - Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program is an online employer-provided financial wellness benefit that consists of tools to teach employees how to budget, pay off debt, save for emergencies, and more! 100% online, confidential, and self-paced. This benefit is free to employees.

Voluntary, Employee Paid Benefits

Employees have the option to enroll in voluntary, employee-paid benefits, including: short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, and college savings plan.

Time Off Benefits

Vacation

3 days : Date of hire (to use by anniversary date)

Prorated: Received on 1 year anniversary

9 days: 2 to 7 years

12 days: 8 to 15 years

15 days: 16 years +

Ability to rollover up to 48 hours of vacation year to year.

Sick Time

Firefighters earn ten (10) hours of sick time each month.

Holidays

The city recognizes and provides holiday pay for approximately eleven (11) holidays per year. A full-time firefighter working a 56 hour week who is scheduled to work, or is called to work during any part of a holiday, shall be paid an additional Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour for those hours worked during the holiday.

Equipment & Uniforms

Firefighters shall be paid Seven Hundred Dollars ($800) per year after the first full year of employment for clothing allowance and uniform maintenance.

Wellness Benefit

The Department will provide annual physicals to each firefighter at no cost. Firefighters are encouraged to use any of the fitness sites located throughout the city at the Public Safety Building or surrounding Fire Stations.

Onsite fitness facility available 24/7 to employees and spouses at no cost.

Longevity Pay

Firefighters will receive $120 per year for for years 1-19. Longevity for years 20-25 is $250 per year ($6,250 annually) with no additional yearly accrual beyond 25 years of service.

01

Are you currently a sworn firefighter with another municipality?

02

If you answered, "no" to the previous question and are not currently a sworn firefighter, you may skip the remaining questions. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, and you are currently a sworn firefighter, please answer the remaining questions in this application. It is important to answer all questions for your application to be considered. As a sworn firefighter, I understand that in order to be hired I must currently be a member of the INPRS 1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters Retirement Fund ('77 Fund). Are you currently a member of the INPRS 1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters Retirement Fund ('77 Fund)?

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

Less than High School
High School Diploma or GED
Some College (No Degree)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree

04

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver's license with no more than 6 active points (or can you obtain an Indiana driver's license, with no more than 6 points, within 60 days of becoming an Indiana resident)?

05

I understand that in accordance with Indiana House Bill 1033 residency requirements for members of police and fire departments require that members: (1) have adequate means of transportation into the jurisdiction served by the member's department; and (2) maintain telephone service to communicate with the department.

Yes, I understand and meet both requirements.
Yes, I understand, but I do not currently meet one or both requirements.
No, I do not understand the requirements.

06

Are you currently an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

07

Are you currently a Paramedic?

08

Have you ever been disciplined while in a position of employment?

09

If you answered "Yes" you have been disciplined while in a position of employment, please explain.

10

Have you received any traffic tickets (including parking tickets)?

11

If you answered "Yes" to receiving a traffic ticket (including parking ticket), please explain.

12

Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been expunged by a court? This includes an arrest or conviction of the following that has not been expunged by a court: an alcohol-related violation (i.e. Public Intoxication, Operating While Intoxicated, Illegal Possession or Consumption of Alcohol); operating a motorized vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), or operating a motorized vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of 0.08%; driving under the influence of drugs; a felony; a Class "A" misdemeanor; a Class "B" misdemeanor; or possessing, purchasing, selling, or distributing any illegal drugs.

13

If you answered "Yes" you have been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been expunged by a court. This includes arrest or conviction for the following that has not been expunged by a court: an alcohol-related violation (i.e. Public Intoxication, Operating While Intoxicated, Illegal Possession or Consumption of Alcohol); operating a motorized vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), or operating a motorized vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of 0.08%; driving under the influence of drugs; a felony, a Class "A" misdemeanor; a Class "B" misdemeanor; or possessing, purchasing, selling, or distributing any illegal drugs, please explain.

14

Do you currently use any illegal drugs?

15

If you answered "Yes" you currently use illegal drugs, please explain.

16

Have you ever used any illegal drugs?

17

If you answered "Yes" you have used illegal drugs, please provide the following: Type of drug; Number of times used; Over what period of time; and Last used (month & year).

18

Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony or misdemeanor, non-drug or non-alcohol related, that has not been expunged by a court?

19

If you answered "Yes" that you have been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony or misdemeanor, non-drug or non-alcohol related, that has not been expunged by a court, please explain.

20

I understand that the Noblesville Fire Department requires a valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certification card prior to any official hire date that I may receive.

Yes, I understand and possess a valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certification card.
Yes, I understand and do not possess a valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certification card.

21

I understand that I must possess a valid CPAT certification in order to receive a job offer.

22

I understand all communication regarding this position will be sent to the email address on my candidate file. It will be my responsibility to maintain and monitor that email address as needed.

23

I have read and understand I must meet the minimum requirements on the Deputy Fire Marshal job posting for my application to be considered.

Yes
No
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