Assistant State Fire Marshal - Fire Prevention & Ops Leader

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Maine Department of Public Safety seeks an experienced Assistant State Fire Marshal to oversee the Fire Prevention and Support Divisions. You will lead statewide plans review, fire and life safety inspections, and administrative services, reporting to the State Fire Marshal.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across Maine. The ideal candidate will manage a ~$3 million budget, supervise staff, and coordinate with fire chiefs and agencies to ensure

Qualifications

• Eight-year combination of education and/or relevant supervisory experience in fire prevention, inspections, plans review, and program management.
• Experience preferred in emergency services or code enforcement.
• Proficiency with Maine fire incident reporting system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee supervisors and personnel in plans review, inspections, and clerical support.
• Oversee application of fire and life safety codes (NFPA 101) with focus on egress and code compliance.
• Coordinate operations to support timely processing, records management, and customer service.
• Develop training programs, procedures, manuals, and operating standards for staff development.
• Advise leadership on budget, staffing, equipment, and program needs; manage resources.
• Review activity reports and expenditures to improve efficiency and timeliness.
• Represent the State Fire Marshal in meetings and legislative testimony as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Education

Eight-year education/experience

Job description

Maine Department of Public Safety seeks an experienced Assistant State Fire Marshal to oversee the Fire Prevention and Support Divisions. You will lead statewide plans review, fire and life safety inspections, and administrative services, reporting to the State Fire Marshal.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across Maine. The ideal candidate will manage a ~$3 million budget, supervise staff, and coordinate with fire chiefs and agencies to ensure