In the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View (pop. 83,601) is a diverse community spanning 12 square miles. The Mountain View Fire Department provides emergency and safety services, holds a Class 1 ISO rating, and is staffed by 89 FTE personnel with a FY2025-26 budget of $42.15 million. In addition to emergency response, MVFD places a strong emphasis on fire prevention, community safety, and public education.
 
The ideal candidate is an experienced fire prevention professional with journey level experience in fire code enforcement and fire investigation. Candidates should bring a strong background in fire investigations, including cause and origin determination. Clear and effective report writing skills are essential, as is the ability to train others. Successful candidates will bring strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Position requires graduation from high school and four years of progressively responsible experience in fire code enforcement and/or fire suppression, or an associate’s degree in fire science or related field and two years of experience in fire cause investigation. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.

Salary range is $178,845–$213,758 (+3% increase 7/1/26). Salary supplemented by attractive benefits. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026.