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Agency Information:

Office of the State Fire Marshal

https://firemarshal.ks.gov/

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion, and natural and man-made disasters.

The OSFM is organized into four divisions: Investigation, Prevention, Emergency Response and Administration:

• The Prevention Division is focused on preventing accidental fires from beginning.
• Emergency Response focuses on the actual response to emergencies, including coordination of Hazardous Materials and Search and Rescue, by training and supporting response teams throughout the state.
• The Investigations Division determines the origin and cause of fires, aiding in the prosecution of arsonists and seeking out new or unknown fire hazards.
• The Administration Division encompasses agency leadership, financial control, information technology and public information.

About the Position: Fire Prevention Inspector 206875

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Days

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Trego, Scott, Lane and Ness

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $21.82

Annual Salary: $45,385.60

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

  
  

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Within an assigned district of the state, the inspector conducts fire and life safety inspections of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Inspection work is governed by Division Directives which address inspection preparation, types of inspections, inspection protocol, interpretive guidelines, local agency liaison and limits of authority.

The territory that this position covers will include the following counties: Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Trego, Scott, Lane and Ness. Residency within the territory is preferred however; this will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• The Inspector independently plans and schedules travel itineraries to utilize time and mileage in the most efficient manner. Work is assigned by the Topeka office and by inspection initiative. The Inspector may periodically be assigned to an inspection team conducting inspection at large facilities. Most inspections are routine in nature; however, special inspections are periodically conducted to support ongoing enforcement activities or investigate complaints. The Inspector utilizes independent judgment in evaluating the facility; however, the judgment is guided by Division Directives.

• The Inspector completes documentation substantiating inspection findings. The Kansas Inspection Data System (KIDS) generates most of the necessary inspection paperwork. The Inspector updates KIDS information. At the close of the inspection, the inspector provides violation specific citations from a variety of statutory, regulatory or technical code standard sources in accordance with Division Directives. These citations and conclusions provide the bases for enforcement follow-up.

• The Inspector completes paperwork necessary for time accounting, vehicle use and expense reimbursement in accordance with Division, Agency and State policies and directives. The Inspector participates in periodic staff training events and staff conference calls. These training events provide the inspector with increased knowledge of Division Directives, interpretations, operating practices, statutes, rules and regulations or adopted national standards. The Inspector independently studies Division Directives, statutes, rules and regulations and adopted codes and standards to enhance knowledge and job performance.

• The Inspector assists local authorities in fire prevention matters through participation in statewide fire safety organizations and by routinely providing inspection assistance and liaison to individual local fire departments. The Inspector provides liaison to local fire prevention officials on agency policy, inspection techniques and judgment.

Qualifications

Education:

• College courses in fire science may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of two semester hours for one month of experience.

Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Kansas Driver's License

• Certified Fire Inspector 1 or be enrolled in the Fire Inspector 1 certification program and obtain the necessary certification within one year of hire date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have exceptional skills in oral and written communication.

• Must have computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Kansas Fire Prevention Code and the 2000 national Fire Life Safety code.

• Extensive field, code and mechanical aptitude background.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment Driver's License check.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Stacie Creech

• Email: stacie.creech@ks.gov

• Phone: 785-296-0654

• Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson, Suite 104, Topeka, Kansas 66612

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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