What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy State Fire Marshal - Olympia position at State of Washington?
JOB
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position assists in the performance of statewide fire and life safety program duties by providing professional level work in administration of the Fire Sprinkler, Fireworks, and Fire Safe Cigarette programs.The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position is responsible to: 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.Act as a licensing specialist with independent approval of license applications. Assist both industries through the process to obtain the proper license or certification. Assist local jurisdictions in understanding the applicable fire sprinkler and fireworks laws.Coordinate with program staff on managing, developing, and implementing fire-related course curriculum, including curriculum development and updates, and course instruction as needed.Coordination and scheduling of presentations, training, and other events, and professional level work supporting those events.Participate in developing and presenting fire safety programs to interested groups, including the residential fire sprinkler demonstration trailer, fireworks training, and other fire and life safety initiatives.This position reports to the Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here. 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. 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. Questions?Please contact Monica Simpson at monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov . Check us out on: WSP’s Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position assists in the performance of statewide fire and life safety program duties by providing professional level work in administration of the Fire Sprinkler, Fireworks, and Fire Safe Cigarette programs.The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position is responsible to: 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.Act as a licensing specialist with independent approval of license applications. Assist both industries through the process to obtain the proper license or certification. Assist local jurisdictions in understanding the applicable fire sprinkler and fireworks laws.Coordinate with program staff on managing, developing, and implementing fire-related course curriculum, including curriculum development and updates, and course instruction as needed.Coordination and scheduling of presentations, training, and other events, and professional level work supporting those events.Participate in developing and presenting fire safety programs to interested groups, including the residential fire sprinkler demonstration trailer, fireworks training, and other fire and life safety initiatives.This position reports to the Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here. 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. 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. Questions?Please contact Monica Simpson at monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov . Check us out on: WSP’s Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
