FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR I

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

Northeast Regional Office

2 S Bond Street, 

Bel Air MD 21014

The main purpose of this position is the enforcement of State laws in the field of fire prevention and fire inspection in order to preserve life and protect property from fire and other emergency conditions.

• Enforce Maryland State Fire Prevention Code and various code requirements by conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures, and identifying occupancy classification, computing the allowable occupant load, inspecting the means of egress elements, verifying the type of construction for an addition or remodeling projects. Conducting inspections of places of public assembly, such as bars and restaurants, exhibition halls, commercial and mercantile buildings, hotels and motels to ensure public safety. Has an extensive knowledge of the Maryland Fire Prevention code, and numerous national fire codes to ensure compliance of various occupancies for fire and life safety. Must have vast knowledge of building construction types as well as fire protection features and equipment.

• Learns to determine if facilities meet the State Fire Prevention Code, and subsequently determine the appropriate timeframe required to complete any violations noted or if violations are in negligence of State law, which may be due to complaints of various occupancies. Testify to the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission at hearings where appeals are filed by those who are aggrieved by an order or decision of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 

• Demonstrate and show continual proficiency in utilizing effective communications skills, which include (1) reading and comprehension skills, (2) verbal skills, (i.e. receiving, comprehending and responding verbally to communications) and (3) writing skills, effectively completing various forms, which include detailed reports and fire safety inspection documents. Learns to independently conduct inspections and prepare for future inspections or appeals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience inspecting buildings and other places of public assembly for compliance with fire prevention and safety laws, codes and regulations on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Firefighter classifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience performing fire safety inspections in buildings with multiple uses.

2. Fire Safety Inspector certification

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties in a given service area of the State.

2. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

3. Employees in this classification must successfully meet the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1031) for Fire Safety Inspector I prior to completion of the probationary period.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

 

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

 

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4493.

 

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

 

 

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

 

 

*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity

 

 

*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

 

 

Maryland State Police - Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, Maryland 21208

ATTN: Amirah VonHendricks

amirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov