ASSISTANT ARSON DIVISION DIRECTOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Arson Division Director. Under the direction of the Arson Division Director, this role involves performing highly responsible functions to effectively evaluate, organize, and execute all aspects of the statewide Arson field program. This pivotal position requires a dynamic leader capable of directing program goals, managing high-stakes investigations, and shaping legislative advocacy. As the Assistant Arson Division Director and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public administration including arson investigations.
Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver's license.
Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to travel statewide with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
Requires ability to qualify for a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card.
Requires ability to pass physical agility test at time of potential hire and an acceptable level of physical fitness be maintained in accordance with agency standards.
Requires certification as a law enforcement officer from an accredited Illinois law enforcement academy.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires ability to satisfy all continuing education or recertification requirements mandated by statute, rule, or the OSFM.

Nice To Haves

Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience in managing and ensuring the efficient and productive running of an organization’s daily operations.
Prefers five (5) years of experience serving in a supervisory or command role within a law enforcement agency or division.
Prefers certification as a Lead Homicide Investigator through an accredited institution.
Prefers three (3) years of experience as an Arson Investigator.
Prefers certification as an Evidence Technician.
Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience overseeing complex law enforcement investigations.
Prefers prior administrative experience composing and implementing policies and procedures for a private or public organization.
Prefers prior experience independently drafting cost/budget projections for a private or public organization.
Prefers experience speaking before large groups or audiences.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Arson Division Director, performs highly responsible functions to organize and execute all aspects of the Arson Investigations Program.
Establishes policies and procedures designed to enhance Arson field operations.
Directs and manages OSFM Command Staff responsible for the oversight of OSFM Special Agents.
Serves as a full-line supervisor.
Directs OSFM Youth Firesetting Intervention Program (YSFIP).
Implements the Division’s field operations budget for effective and efficient utilization of the program resources, fiscal management, personnel management, budget, and program development.
Works with the Arson Division Director to advise the Fire Marshal and Executive team on long-range goals, objectives and policy for the Arson Investigations Division.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)