Deputy Fire Marshal I #00069
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 Region 2. The role inspects public and private buildings—including institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies—to ensure compliance with applicable fire safety regulations, including 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 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 also participates in staff, State Fire Marshal’s Office, agency, and committee meetings; participates in professional organizations; represents the agency professionally; and attends required continuing education and training. The position has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel. The incumbent supports emergency incidents in the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, through field assignments, or in recovery operations, and maintains situational awareness throughout the region or division. During emergencies, including inclement weather and natural or man-made disasters, employees may be directed to work irregular hours, at locations other than their official duty station, and on duties beyond those in the official job description. The Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office works to promote fire safety in the Commonwealth through education, risk identification, and prevention programs. Its work includes fire prevention inspections, construction inspections at state facilities, complaint investigations, technical assistance to local officials, analysis of fire incidents to identify needed code changes, and administration of programs regulating explosives, fireworks, and fire-safe cigarettes.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of administering and enforcing 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 concerning 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 between building, fire, and other related codes and standards.
- Work history demonstrating experience collaborating and partnering with local fire officials, local and state building officials, industry professionals, professional organizations, or similar stakeholders and organizations.
- Experience researching and interpreting data, writing technical reports, and completing associated 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 applications.
- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Fire Prevention Inspector credential, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment.
- Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031) credential 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.
- Must be willing to travel overnight and 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 public and private buildings across a variety of occupancies 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 Virginia Emergency Operations Center, field work, or recovery operations.
- Maintain situational awareness throughout the assigned region or division.
- Work as directed during emergency situations, potentially at irregular hours, at locations other than the official duty station, and on duties beyond those specified in the official job description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
