• Job Description

  Req#: 519047

  DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizona's people, communities, and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizona's natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs, development and support of statewide fire policies, and coordination of resources across all-lands and jurisdictions.

  DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL

  Job Location:

  Address:
  
  1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 500
  Phoenix, AZ 85007

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $31.7309 Hourly
  

  Grade: 22
  

  Closing Date: November 1, 2023

  Job Summary:

  The principal function of this position is to promote community safety through fire prevention activities. These duties include fire code inspections that are the responsibility of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards per Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. 37-1383.A.7 and A.R.S. 37-1383.A.8). Fire prevention activities include but are not limited to: periodic life safety inspections, general construction inspections, installation or modification to fire protection systems (Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, etc.), conducting public education activities.
  
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Department of Forestry and Fire Management, OSFM, and other State personnel, Fire Departments, local and county agencies, insurance companies, contractors, engineers, professional builders, designated school officials and the general public.
  
  The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Fire Marshal of the OSFM. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, but may include some nights and weekends. The principal duties of the position are performed at all properties where OSFM has jurisdiction, and construction sites where fire safety systems may be installed and tested. These duties will require travel to all parts of Arizona as assigned.

  Job Duties:

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  
  • Conducts Periodic Life Safety Inspections.
  
  • Conducts Permit Inspections (Fire protection system installation inspections, construction inspections, and special inspections).
  
  • Travel between inspection sites throughout the state.
  
  • Administrative functions as necessary.
  
  • Drive on State business.
  
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge of:
  
  • Arizona State Fire code as currently adopted.
  • The applicable building code as related to the Arizona State Fire Code as currently adopted.
  • Various NFPA Guidelines for the installation of fire protection systems (Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Suppression, etc.).
  • Fire prevention and inspection methods.
  • Agency policies and practices as they relate to fire prevention.
  
  Skills in:
  
  • Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
  • Make oral presentations.
  • Keep detailed records.
  • Enter and retrieve data using a modern computer system.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Use Office Products and PDF software and programs.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the general public.
  • Apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
  • Explain code requirements to persons with various backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Effectively manage time while completing disparate tasks.
  
  Ability to:
  
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Successfully resolve problems with a diverse group of people.
  • Work independently and perform tasks involving numerous details.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Maintain calm and positive demeanor in stressful situations.
  • Climb a ladder.
  • Walk on uneven ground.
  • Stand for up to six hours at a time.
  • Drive for extended periods of time on State business.
  • Work when required some evenings, nights, and weekends.
  
  

  Selective Preference(s):

  The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  
  Five years working as a Fire Inspector. High School Diploma or equivalent.
  

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  Inspector 1 Certification
  
  A valid Arizona Driver's License.
  
  Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

  All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

  Benefits:

  The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  • Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Wellness plans
  • Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
  

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  
  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  

  Contact Us:

  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa Ross at lross@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
  
  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 771-1427. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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