Chief Dep State Fire Marshal - Job ID 75694

Job Summary

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. We are currently in a hybrid work environment.

This position is headquartered in St. Paul. This position includes use of a state vehicle and requires residency in Minnesota or an adjoining county in a neighboring state.

This position serves as one of two Chief Deputy State Fire Marshals with primary oversight and direction over multiple teams within the State Fire Marshal (SFM) division. This position is a member of the SFM/MNOPS senior leadership and management team that includes the state fire marshal, chief deputies, Deputy Director of Pipeline Safety and business manager. Responsibilities also include formulation and interpretation of division policy, management of assigned teams, purchasing and other financial matters, and coordination of human resource functions. This position has considerable latitude to perform within broad guidelines established by the state fire marshal and has the authority to act on behalf of the state fire marshal in their absence.

What’s Good About this Job:

Our Core Operating Principles

State Fire Marshal is trusted - We hold true to the public's faith in us to be knowledgeable, consistent, and dependable.

State Fire Marshal is accessible - Those that depend on our resources and services can expect to receive responsive, accurate, and practical support.

State Fire Marshal is forward-thinking - Different situations may require different types of support, but our efforts will always prioritize collaboration and put the safety of Minnesotans ahead of traditions or habits that are no longer useful.

We work across the state with organizations and stakeholders to building partnerships to ensure the MN fire service is prepared, supported and successful.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience including the responsibility of hiring, firing, discipline, performance management and workforce management
• Two years’ experience in program management, business process improvement, and policy development
• One year experience managing and developing budgets
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to the public, colleagues, stakeholders and elected public officials
• Previous experience working with the Minnesota State Fire Code or International Fire Code, national standards (e.g., NFPA) and their application, and a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and methods of fire safety and prevention programs
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, fire service administration, or closely related field
• Previous experience in delivery and/or development of fire/life safety education
• IAAI Certification in fire investigations (i.e., IAAI-FIT, IAAI-CFI, etc.)
• IFSAC or ProBoard certification as a Fire Inspector I or higher
• Knowledge of fire ground or other related emergency incident operations
• Knowledge of fire department or other related emergency services field operations
• Previous experience working with State Emergency Response Assets (i.e., Chemical Assessment Teams, USAR, MART, Bomb Squads)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks
• Driver's license history
• Drug Screening

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Janel Lane at janel.lane@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Janel Lane at janel.lane@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us 

Diverse Workforce 

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits 

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program