Deputy Fire Marshal Minot Area

North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department; Minot (ND); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Deputy Fire Marshal role at North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department focuses on developing and maintaining a statewide fire prevention program, enforcing relevant laws, educating the public, and investigating fires. The position requires being on call, frequent travel, and collaboration with fire services and other agencies.

Applicants should have a BA in Fire Science or related field, with the option to substitute education for experience; a valid ND driver’s license and successful

Qualifications

• BA degree in Fire Science or closely related field.
• HS diploma or GED with progression in firefighting work and related programs.
• Each year of college coursework may substitute for work experience as described.
• Valid Class D driver’s license or ability to travel within the state.
• Successful completion of testing, interview, background and checks.
• Preference for experience in code enforcement, plan review, public education, or fire investigation.

Responsabilités

• Develop statewide program for fire prevention and maintain it.
• Enforce laws regulating storage, sale, and use of combustibles and explosives.
• Educate citizens on fire hazards.
• Investigate origin and cause of fires.
• Review construction plans and support fire departments.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Formation

BA Fire Science

HS Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Summary Of Work

The Deputy Fire Marshal performs duties involving:

• the development and maintenance of a statewide program for the prevention of fires;
• the enforcement of laws regulating the storage, sale, and use of combustibles and explosives;
• the education of citizens on the hazards of fire;
• the investigation of the origin and cause of fires;
• the determination of the adequacy of structures relative to fire hazards; and other duties as required by North Dakota Century Code chapter 18-01;
• the plan review for construction projects;
• the support for fire departments and districts.

The Deputy Fire Marshal will be required to be on call on a rotating basis, and the position requires frequent travel. A vehicle will be provided by the agency.

Applicants should be able to prove their skill level, among other professional level tasks with their;

• ability to work together and get along with co-workers, supervisors, fire service, law enforcement, and other agencies
• high degree of interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) to conduct effective training, inspections, investigations, and fire prevention related duties.
• ability to communicate tactfully and with emphasis on customer service
• prioritization, time management, and organization skills
• ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

BA degree in Fire Science or a closely related field

A high school diploma or GED and professional fire fighting work experience of progressively increasing responsibility, including participation in fire prevention and awareness programs, research and training in fire loss prevention in commercial, government, or private establishments, or involvement in one or more phases of fire investigation, or similar responsibilities which reflect work experience that will have developed knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform duties required for this position.

Each year of college level course work leading to a degree in fire science or a closely related field may be substituted year for year of required work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as described in this job announcement.

Valid class D driver's license or the ability to travel from one location to another within the state on your own.

Successful completion of the testing and interview process, along with reference checks and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform deputy fire marshal tasks.

Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in code enforcement, plan review, public education, or fire investigation.

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Documents To Be Submitted

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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