State Fire DC Specialties

Introduction

THIS IS A FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION (1984 Hours).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is important that all\r\nexperience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS\r\nSPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION\r\nCOMPLETELY.\r\nThe application is part\r\nof the examination process. Your answers will determineyour eligibility\r\nto participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\nClearly describe your qualifications\r\nin detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience,\r\nknowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\nDo not leave any answer\r\nspaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\nAlthough you may attach a\r\nresume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for\r\ncompleting the application form. An incomplete application form may result in\r\ndisqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or\r\nresponses to supplemental questions.\r\nFailure to comply with\r\nthese instructions may result in disqualification.\r\nRead the Job Announcement\r\ncarefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final\r\nfiling dates.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the State Fire Marshal\r\nWestern Regional Office\r\n18345 Col. Henry K. Douglas Dr.\r\n\r\nHagerstown, MD 21740\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

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.

POSITION DUTIES

Conducts fire safety\r\ninspections of new and existing structures byidentifying the occupancy\r\nclassification, computing the allowableoccupant load, inspecting the\r\nmeans of egress elements, verifying the typeof construction for an\r\naddition or remodeling project to ensure thestructures meet local and\r\nState laws.\r\n\r\nConducts fire safety\r\ninspections of facilities that require licenses by otherState agencies,\r\nsuch as health care, public and private schools,correctional facilities,\r\nday camps and migrant camps to ensure fireprevention measures are in\r\nplace prior to issuing a license.\r\n\r\nConducts fire safety\r\ninspections of places of public assembly, such as barsand restaurants,\r\nexhibition halls, commercial and mercantile buildings,hotel and motels to\r\nensure public Safety. Inspect and witness licensedpublic fireworks\r\ndisplays to ensure public safety.\r\n\r\nPrepares appropriate\r\ncorrespondence to communicate observations of firecode violations so that\r\nthe report accurately reflects the findings of theinspection in\r\naccordance with applicable codes and standards.\r\n\r\nMaintains records, files and\r\nrelated documents of inspections inaccordance with record-keeping\r\npolicies and procedures.\r\n\r\nOther duties as assigned.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: None. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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.\r\n2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a non-commissioned officer inFirefighterclassifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n1. Experience performing fire safety\r\ninspections in buildings with multiple uses.\r\n2. Fire Safety Inspector\r\ncertification\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties in a given service area of the State. \r\n2. 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. \r\n3. 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. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the\r\nminimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore,\r\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List\r\ncategorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain\r\neligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.\r\nThe list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

Contractual employeeswho work for an agency covered under the\r\nState Employees and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program),\r\nhave a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on\r\naverage 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits\r\ncoverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you\r\nwill be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and\r\nprescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The\r\nState of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these\r\nbenefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and\r\ndismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the\r\nfull premium for these benefits.\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are\r\nlimited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those\r\napplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and\r\ngraduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online,\r\nyou may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can\r\nbe found online.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is the policy of the\r\nMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws\r\nprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment\r\nopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to\r\nage, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,\r\nmarital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious\r\naffiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected\r\nstatus.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*If you have any questions\r\nabout this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at\r\n410-653-4493.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*We thank our Veterans for\r\ntheir service to our country and encourage them to apply\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*As an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*Bilingual applicants and people\r\nwith disabilities are encouraged to apply\r\n\r\nCompleted applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland State Police - Human\r\nResources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, Maryland 21208\r\nATTN: Amirah VonHendricks\r\namirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov\r\n

Employment Type: Full-Time