Deputy State Fire Marshal I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Training and career development

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky hires a Deputy State Fire Marshal I to protect communities by inspecting public buildings for fire and life safety, investigating code issues, and guiding owners to compliance. Location varies across the Western Region, with some travel and overtime eligibility.

The role involves enforcing 2012 NFPA Fire Prevention Code and Life Safety Code during inspections, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-ups as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience in mechanical trades installation or inspection; or two years in skilled building trades; OR one year as a fire prevention inspector in a fire department; OR one year as an inspector with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; OR one year of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency; OR must have three years as a Fire Chief or a similar administrative position in a fire department.

Responsabilités

• Performs inspections of public buildings to minimize fire loss in accordance with KRS Chapter 227 and 815 KAR 10:060 (Kentucky Standards of Safety).
• Maintains an accurate record of inspections at facilities including any deficiencies noted during an inspection.
• Conducts follow up inspections to ensure that appropriate corrections have been made.
• Investigates code related complaints from the public on facilities and determines if the complaint is valid. If valid, writes up the appropriate deficiency and sends it to the building owner.
• Conducts a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Assists local jurisdictions and fire departments by answering code related questions, assisting in inspections, and performing fire prevention campaigns.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organization

Formation

High school graduation

Associate degree substitution for experience

Fire science/architecture/engineering related degree substitution

Description du poste

Deputy State Fire Marshal I

Pay Grade: 12

$3,035.50 - $4,553.26 Monthly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location Varies

Work county varies to Western Region

The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Fire Prevention is seeking a Deputy StateFire Marshal I to join the General Inspection Section.

This position plays a critical role in protecting Kentucky communities by conducting fire and life safetyinspections of public buildings, investigating code-related complaints, and working with property owners andoccupants to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards. These inspections help ensure that means ofegress, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and other required safety features are maintained in satisfactorycondition.

The Division of Fire Prevention currently utilizes the 2012 NFPA 1 (National Fire Protection Association)\"Fire Prevention Code,\" as well as the 2012 NFPA 101 \"Life Safety Code\" when inspecting existing buildings. Asa Deputy State Fire Marshal I, you will perform inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire and lifesafety codes and conduct follow-up activities as needed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs inspections of public buildings to minimize fire loss in accordance with KRS Chapter 227 and 815 KAR 10:060 (Kentucky Standards of Safety).
• Maintains an accurate record of inspections at facilities including any deficiencies noted during an inspection.
• Conducts follow up inspections to ensure that appropriate corrections have been made.
• Investigates code related complaints from the public on facilities and determines if the complaint is valid. If valid, writes up the appropriate deficiency and sends it to the building owner.
• Conducts a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Assists local jurisdictions and fire departments by answering code related questions, assisting in inspections, and performing fire prevention campaigns.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Organization skills

Reasons to work for us:

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Pentecost at [e-mail] or 270-993-2848.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in mechanical trades installation or inspection; or two years in skilled building trades; OR one year as a fire prevention inspector in a fire department; OR one year as an inspector with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; OR one year of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency; OR must have three years as a Fire Chief or a similar administrative position in a fire department.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree in fire science technology, architecture, engineering or related fields will substitute for the two years of experience. Related technical training in skilled building trades will substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Within six months of employment, employee is required to pass the Kentucky State Fire Inspector I test administered by the Division of Fire Prevention. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel within assigned inspection territory with occasional overnight trips. May respond to fire incident scenes at all hours of the day or night.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D