Chief Fire Prevention & Compliance Executive

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

State Fire Marshal's Office in Nashville, TN seeks an Assistant Commissioner 2 to provide executive leadership for Fire Prevention and related divisions. You will drive strategic direction, oversee seven Directors, and ensure fiscal integrity of multi-million dollar budgets.

As a senior leader, you will coordinate regulatory, licensing, and permitting functions, maintain cross‑agency relationships, and lead 275+ full and part‑time staff to advance public safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Leadership and management experience
• Exceptional written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish priorities among changing agendas from multiple sections and external entities

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for the Fire Prevention Division and related offices.
• Oversees seven Directors and coordinates cross‑agency initiatives.
• Maintains regular contact with local, state, and federal representatives and national codes organizations.
• Manages budget oversight for multiple operating budgets and grant funds to ensure fiscal integrity and alignment with priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State Fire Marshal's Office in Nashville, TN seeks an Assistant Commissioner 2 to provide executive leadership for Fire Prevention and related divisions. You will drive strategic direction, oversee seven Directors, and ensure fiscal integrity of multi-million dollar budgets.

As a senior leader, you will coordinate regulatory, licensing, and permitting functions, maintain cross‑agency relationships, and lead 275+ full and part‑time staff to advance public safety objectives.