Deputy State Fire Marshal - Fire Sprinkler & Fireworks
To be considered for this role, please apply to the link below:
About the Division:
The Fire Prevention Division is active in providing a variety of Fire Protection services including all risk mobilization, fire inspections on licensed care facilities, plan review of schools, data collection, analysis, hazardous materials training, and the licensing and certification of the fire sprinkler, fireworks, and cigarette industries to both public and private sectors. These sections provide planning, training, and technical assistance for firefighters and emergency responders who are mobilized for statewide emergencies such as hazardous materials, earthquakes, nuclear facilities, as well as other high-risk situations.
About the Agency:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.
Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
Duties
The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position is responsible for:
- Serving as a Technical Expert in the fire sprinkler and fireworks licensing and certification program.
- Act as a licensing specialist with independent approval of license applications. Assist both industries through the process to obtain the proper license or certification.
- Develop and provide technical education and training programs for both industries, including managing the program certification test banks, scheduling and proctoring exams, and participating in public education activities.
- Assist local jurisdictions in understanding the applicable fire sprinkler and fireworks laws.
- Conducting audits and/or investigations of licensees for compliance to the fire sprinkler and/or fireworks laws.
- Develop methodologies, processes, and procedures for conducting licensing investigations into allegations of unlicensed, uncertified, or problems with work activities in fireworks and fire sprinkler industries.
- Receive initial complaint, gather evidence, conduct timely and thorough investigations, and recommend solutions.
- 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 on the Fire Mobilization Team during the summer months by acting as a Mobilization Specialist when the Washington State Fire Service Resources Mobilization Plan has been approved for implementation.
- Represent the agency during fire mobilization incidents, serving as a resource to local fire officials, incident commanders, and incident management teams.
- Serve as a subject- matter expert on the Mobilization Plan and how it interfaces with the statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
- Have knowledge of how to prepare press releases, reports specific to the mobilization incident, and the role of both the state and county emergency management functions, the Incident Command System (ICS), and resource locating and tracking.
This position reports to a Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal in charge of the Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Possess a valid non-probationary, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply statutes and rules, state adopted fire/building codes, nationally recognized fire protection fire prevention standards, standard building construction methods and materials.
- Must be Familiar with the organization and function of the National Incident Management System.
- Must have strong knowledge and command of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
- Successfully pass and obtain ICC Fire Inspection I and ICC Fire Inspection II within 6 months of employment.
- Successfully pass the in-house driver’s training program within 8 months of employment.
- Successfully pass and obtain IFSAC Public Educator I and IFSAC Instructor I within 1 year of employment.
Why work for the Washington State Patrol?
- 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.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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.
WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.