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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

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

Thurston County – Other, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $96K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy State Fire Marshal to assist in the performance of statewide fire and life safety program duties. The role involves enforcing fire laws, conducting investigations, and providing technical guidance and training within the Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section.

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Responsibilities

Enforce the Fire Sprinkler Law, Fireworks Law, Cigarette Ignition Propensity Law and associated WACs

Conduct routine, complex, and difficult investigations which may be characterized by: multiple issues, claimants, and respondents, multi-jurisdictional investigations, patterns of practice or ongoing pattern of alleged violations, or other investigations of similar scope and level of responsibility

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 so that quality and quantity of work completed is increased and improved

Interpret and apply relevant statutes, rules, and codes

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 that have been established due to dysfunctional parts and components

Serving 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, including curriculum development and updates, and course instruction as needed

Serve on the Fire Mobilization Team during the summer months when the Washington State Fire Service Resources Mobilization Plan has been approved for implementation

Qualification

Fire Sprinkler LawFireworks LawCigarette Ignition Propensity LawInvestigative TechniquesMicrosoft Office SuiteFire Protection CodesAdministrative InvestigationsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge and ability to interpret state-adopted fire and building codes, statutes and rules, state adopted fire/building codes, nationally recognized fire protection and fire prevention standards, fire protection systems, standard building construction methods and materials, and all Washington State statutes pertaining to areas of investigations

Knowledge of methods, principles, standards and techniques of administrative investigations, techniques in investigative report writing, auditing and recordkeeping techniques

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 in performing duties

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

This position requires some travel, both in-state and out of state. This position requires extensive overnight in-state travel during the fire season, typically late June to early October. Some of this travel may be in excess of 10 consecutive days

Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation

Successfully pass and obtain ICC Fire Inspection I, ICC Fire Inspection II within 6 months of employment, and IFSAC Public Educator I, and IFSAC Instructor I within 1 year of employment

Successfully pass the in-house driver's training program within 8 months of employment

A condition of employment is that you must successfully pass the in-house driver's training program within 8 months of employment

Preferred

Do you have four years of paid or volunteer experience as a fire or police officer, codes enforcement officer, insurance industry inspector or investigator?

Do you have an associates degree or higher in fire protection, police science, law enforcement?

Are you familiar with the organization and function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and would you be able to speak to it during an interview?

Do you have working experience and a certification in any of the following: ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, ICS-800, Public Information Officer (PIO), International Code Council Fire Inspector 1, International Code Council Fire Inspector 2, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Fire Instructor 1, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Fire & Life Safety Educator 1?

Benefits

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

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.

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Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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