Title: Deputy Fire Marshal I #00071
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III
Hiring Range: $70,000 - $82,000.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Fire Programs
Location: Dept of Fire Programs
Agency Website: www.vafire.com
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The mission of the Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is to make fire safety a way of life in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We will accomplish this by educating citizens and visitors about fire hazards and fire prevention techniques; identifying factors that increase risks from fire; and implementing programs to reduce those risks. The State Fire Marshal’s Office also ensures compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) and related provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code through education and progressive enforcement activities including:
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional to serve as a Deputy Fire Marshal I.
The Deputy Marshal will be responsible for Inspecting a variety of public and private buildings (i.e. institutional, industrial, commercial, residential, etc.) to ensure compliance with applicable fire safety regulations including the Virginia Construction Code (VCC), Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC), the Virginia Public Building Safety Regulations (VPBSR), and other applicable codes and standards. The incumbent of this position will also provide 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 will also be required to participate in in staff, SFMO, agency and committee meetings; participate in professional organizations and represent the agency in a professional manner, and attending continuing education and training as required;
This position has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel. The incumbent of this position will provide support during an emergency incident either within the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC), in a field assignment or in support of recovery operations; and maintains situational awareness throughout the region / division. Employees may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may also include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Required Licensure / Certification: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Must be willing to travel overnight and be available to work days, evening, nights and weekends as needed.
Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired employees to the State.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Name: Taris Harmon
Phone: 804-292-6482
Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
