Deputy State Fire Marshal - Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section

Deputy State Fire Marshal - Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section

• Enforce the Fire Sprinkler Law, Fireworks Law, Cigarette Ignition Propensity Law and associated WACs
• Conduct routine, complex, and difficult investigations
• Interview and question witnesses to establish facts, gather evidence, and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports
• Review and evaluate the investigative effort to improve methods and techniques
• Develop and conduct ongoing training for internal staff, provides technical guidance to other investigators
• Complete inspections of fire sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes and recalls
• Serve as a technical expert in the Fire Sprinkler Law, Fireworks Law, Cigarette Ignition Propensity Law programs
• Coordinate with program staff on managing, developing, and implementing fire-related course curriculum
• Serve on the Fire Mobilization Team during the summer months

• Knowledge and ability to interpret state-adopted fire and building codes, statutes and rules
• Knowledge of methods, principles, standards and techniques of administrative investigations
• Knowledge and/or experience with the Fire Sprinkler Contractor, Fireworks, and Cigarette Ignition Propensity laws and associate WACs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public, industry representatives, and government officials
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze information and communicate decisions and recommendations related to fire and life safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience composing clear, direct, concise, and complete messages using plain talk to explain complex technical concepts
• Strong problem solving skills including anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems
• Must have a strong knowledge and command of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Strong organization, time management, and workload management skills
• Demonstrated experience in operation of a complex database environment

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account for healthcare expenses
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and personal holiday
• Sick leave and vacation leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Leave sharing and parental leave

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