Deputy State Fire Marshal - Plan Review

About the Position:

The Deputy State Fire Marshal (DSFM) is responsible for completing fire and life safety construction plan reviews, field acceptance tests of fire and life safety systems to determine compliance with state and federal requirements, laws and standards. Plan review services are provided for various occupancy types, including schools, state licensed care facilities, prisons, commercial and residential uses. The position reports to a chief deputy state fire marshal who reports to the assistant state fire marshal in charge of the Prevention Division.

The Fire Prevention Division protects the citizens of the Washington State, their property and the environment by providing the best in fire and life safety protection and preparedness services.

• Perform fire and life safety construction plan review of various occupancy types to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, laws and standards. Overtime may be required to fulfill plan review functions.
• Perform final acceptance tests of fire and life safety systems to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, laws and standards. Overtime may be required to fulfill acceptance testing functions.
• Provides technical code review and analysis for programs within the Prevention Division.
• Develops and presents fire and life safety prevention programs.
  

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma/ GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a fire prevention officer, code enforcement officer: or insurance industry inspector.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze information and communicate decisions and recommendations related to fire and life safety requirements.
• Organization and time management skills; knowledge and ability to apply state construction methods and materials.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• You must submit a current cover letter when you apply.
• Must complete within 1^st year of employment: ICC Fire inspector 1 and 2, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, IFSAC Fire Instructor I, IFSAC Fire Inspector I or NFPA Fire Inspector I. (IFSAC Fire Inspector I or NFPA Fire Inspector I is a pre-requisite for attending CMS Life Safety Code.)
• CMS Life Safety Code certification will be earned within two years of employment, or as deemed necessary by the supervisor to meet business needs.
• There may be additional pre-requisites the employee is required to complete and/or attain prior to becoming certified.

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

Questions?
Please contact Monica Simpson at monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov .

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