Statewide Fire Safety Leader & Investigator

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska is seeking a Deputy Fire Marshal 3 to lead a statewide fire and life safety program from the Anchorage office. You will mentor Deputy Fire Marshals and shape enforcement and investigations across Alaska, collaborating with local, federal, and industry partners to protect communities.

Successful candidates will guide complex investigations, coordinate interagency efforts, and drive program direction for life safety enforcement statewide.

Qualifications

• Supervises, plans, distributes and mentors staff; evaluates performance and development needs.
• Applies technical fire and life safety knowledge to solve complex statewide problems.
• Makes sound, well-informed decisions affecting enforcement and program direction.
• Communicates clearly in writing and speaking to diverse audiences; presents technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a statewide fire and lifesafety program to protect Alaskans.
• Guide Deputy Fire Marshals; shape statewide enforcement and investigations.
• Respond to high-impact fire investigations including major incidents.
• Collaborate daily with fire departments, law enforcement, federal agencies, engineers, architects and communities.
• Make decisions with immediate community safety impact.

Skills

Supervision

Technical expertise

Decision making

Oral and written communication

Program and process management

Job description

The State of Alaska is seeking a Deputy Fire Marshal 3 to lead a statewide fire and life safety program from the Anchorage office. You will mentor Deputy Fire Marshals and shape enforcement and investigations across Alaska, collaborating with local, federal, and industry partners to protect communities.

Successful candidates will guide complex investigations, coordinate interagency efforts, and drive program direction for life safety enforcement statewide.