FIRE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST II - Ogle County

Illinois Comptroller; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual differential (5%)

Job summary

Office of the State Fire Marshal in Illinois seeks a FIRE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST II in Ogle County to manage certification activities and assist applicants.

This full-time salaried role offers a monthly salary range of $6,070–$8,070, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 5% bilingual differential.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM, with field/home-office flexibility.

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FIRE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST II - Ogle County

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 58274
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 09/11/2026
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: FIRE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST II - 15282
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $6,070 - $8,070 Monthly Based on Education and Experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Ogle; Boone; Carroll; DeKalb; Lee; Stephenson; Whiteside; Winnebago
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PM; Field Position, Home Office
Headquarter Location:1035 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Ogle

About the Agency

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick,  Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: