Deputy Fire Marshal I #00071

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is seeking a Deputy Fire Marshal I to inspect 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 Deputy Fire Marshal also provides technical assistance and consultative services to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on interpreting and applying fire safety regulations.

The position participates in staff, State Fire Marshal’s Office, agency, and committee meetings; takes part in professional organizations; represents the agency professionally; and attends required continuing education and training. It has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel. During emergencies, the incumbent may provide support in the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, in the field, or during recovery operations, while maintaining situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division. Emergency duties may involve irregular hours, work outside the official duty station, or duties beyond those ordinarily specified for the role.

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, including educational, business, assembly, industrial, health care, residential, mercantile, institutional, and detention or correctional facilities.
• 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 relating to fire protection features and systems and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing features to determine code compliance.
• 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 other related codes and standards.
• Work history demonstrating collaboration and partnership with local fire officials, local and state building officials, industry professionals, professional organizations, or similar stakeholders.
• Ability to research and interpret data, write technical reports, and complete associated forms.
• Ability to develop and deliver 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 applications.
• Fire Prevention Inspector certification issued by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), 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 be available 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 is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required for newly hired state employees.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable experience and knowledge in at least one of the following areas: fire protection, firefighting, public safety, emergency management, electrical, building, plumbing, or mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of public and private buildings to determine compliance with applicable fire safety regulations and codes.
• Provide technical assistance and consultative services to local fire marshals and local and state building officials on interpreting and applying fire safety regulations.
• Participate in staff, SFMO, agency, and committee meetings.
• Participate in professional organizations and represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Attend continuing education and training as required.
• Support emergency incidents through assignments in the VEOC, in the field, or in recovery operations, as directed.
• Maintain situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division.
• Work irregular hours, at locations other than the official duty station, or perform duties outside the regular job description when directed during emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed