Deputy Fire Marshal I #00071
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional to serve as a Deputy Fire Marshal I in the Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office. The role inspects public and private buildings—including institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies—for compliance with applicable fire safety regulations, including the Virginia Construction Code, Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Virginia Public Building Safety Regulations, and other codes and standards. The position also provides technical assistance and consultation to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on interpreting and applying fire safety regulations. The Deputy Fire Marshal participates in staff, State Fire Marshal’s Office, agency, and committee meetings; engages with professional organizations and represents the agency professionally; and completes required continuing education and training. The position is designated essential personnel and has a Virginia Emergency Support Team assignment. During emergencies, the incumbent may provide support in the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, in the field, or during recovery operations, and maintain regional or divisional situational awareness. Emergency assignments may involve irregular hours, work away from the official duty station, and duties beyond those in the standard job description. The position requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, overnight travel, and availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Employment is contingent on a successful criminal background check. Newly hired state employees serve a one-year probationary period.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of administration and enforcement of Virginia fire safety and building regulations, including the SFPC, VCC, VPBSR, and other applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to independently conduct construction and fire prevention inspections across educational, business, assembly, industrial, health care, residential, mercantile, institutional, and detention or correctional occupancies.
- Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply multiple regulatory and code requirements, including building, fire prevention, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and referenced standards.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic construction documents concerning fire protection systems and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing features to determine code compliance.
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of fire protection design, engineering, and construction principles, including fire detection and alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, fire sprinklers, fire pumps, special-hazard suppression systems, and manual firefighting operations.
- Understanding of the relationship and hierarchy among building, fire, and related codes and standards.
- Work history demonstrating collaboration with local fire officials, local and state building officials, industry professionals, professional organizations, or similar stakeholders.
- Experience researching and interpreting data, writing technical reports, and completing related forms.
- Experience developing and delivering oral presentations on fire safety and related topics to professional organizations or other stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of computers and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and presentation programs such as PowerPoint or comparable systems.
- Fire Prevention Inspector certification issued by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment.
- Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031) certification from an accredited training organization recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia (IFSAC or ProBoard), or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Willingness to travel overnight and availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
- Must be eligible for employment in Virginia and at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable experience and knowledge in at least one of these areas: fire protection, firefighting, public safety, emergency management, electrical, building, plumbing, or mechanical trades.
Responsibilities
- Inspect public and private buildings across a variety of occupancy types for compliance with applicable fire safety regulations and codes.
- Conduct construction and fire prevention inspections.
- Provide technical assistance and consultative services to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on fire safety regulations.
- Participate in staff, SFMO, agency, and committee meetings.
- Participate in professional organizations and represent the agency professionally.
- Attend required continuing education and training.
- Provide emergency support through a Virginia Emergency Support Team assignment, including possible work in the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, field assignments, or recovery operations.
- Maintain situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division.
- Work irregular hours, at locations other than the official duty station, and perform other duties as directed during emergencies.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
