Deputy Fire Marshal I #00069 (Culpeper, Virginia)

DHRM•Culpeper, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Deputy Fire Marshal I to inspect a variety of public and private buildings—including institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies—for compliance with applicable fire safety regulations. These include the Virginia Construction Code (VCC), Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC), Virginia Public Building Safety Regulations (VPBSR), and other applicable codes and standards. The position provides technical assistance and consultative services to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on the interpretation and application of fire safety regulations. The Deputy Fire Marshal participates in staff, State Fire Marshal’s Office, agency, and committee meetings; professional organizations; and continuing education and training, and represents the agency professionally. This position has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel. The incumbent supports emergency incidents at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, in field assignments, or through recovery operations, and maintains situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division. During emergencies, including inclement weather and natural or man-made disasters, the employee may be directed to work irregular hours, at locations other than the official duty station, and on duties beyond those in the official job description. The State Fire Marshal’s Office works to promote fire safety in Virginia through public education, risk identification, and programs to reduce fire risks. It enforces the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and related building-code provisions through education and progressive enforcement, including inspections, complaint investigations, technical assistance, analysis of fire incidents, and programs regulating explosives, fireworks, and fire-safe cigarettes.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the 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 a broad range of occupancies.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply building, fire prevention, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and referenced standards.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic construction documents relating to fire protection features and systems and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing features.
Knowledge of fire protection design, engineering, and construction principles, including fire detection and alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems such as sprinklers and fire pumps, special-hazard fire 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 to write technical reports and complete related forms.
Experience developing and delivering oral presentations on fire safety and related topics.
Working knowledge of computers and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and presentation programs such as PowerPoint or comparable systems.
Virginia DHCD Fire Prevention Inspector certification, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment.
Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031) certification from a Commonwealth of Virginia-recognized accredited training organization (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 work days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
Must be eligible for employment in Virginia and at least 18 years old.
Successful completion of a criminal background check; newly hired state employees must complete a one-year probationary period.

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 occupancies for compliance with fire safety regulations and applicable codes and standards.
Conduct construction and fire prevention inspections, including inspections of educational, business, assembly, industrial, health care, residential, mercantile, institutional, and detention or correctional facilities.
Research, analyze, interpret, and apply regulatory and code requirements to determine compliance.
Read and interpret construction documents concerning fire protection systems and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing features to determine code compliance.
Provide technical assistance and consultative services to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on fire safety regulations.
Research and interpret data, prepare technical reports, and complete associated forms.
Develop and deliver oral presentations on fire safety and related topics to professional organizations and other stakeholders as needed.
Participate in staff, agency, State Fire Marshal’s Office, and committee meetings; professional organizations; and required continuing education and training.
Represent the agency professionally and maintain situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division.
Support emergency incidents through work at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, field assignments, or recovery operations, as directed.