Deputy State Fire Marshal – Fire Sprinkler & Fireworks

Deputy State Fire Marshal - Fire Sprinkler & Fireworks

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The Fire Prevention Division is active in providing a variety of fire protection services including all risk mobilization, fire inspections on licensed care facilities, plan review of schools, data collection, analysis, hazardous materials training, and the licensing and certification of the fire sprinkler, fireworks, and cigarette industries to both public and private sectors. These sections provide planning, training, and technical assistance for firefighters and emergency responders who are mobilized for statewide emergencies such as hazardous materials, earthquakes, nuclear facilities, and other high‑risk situations.

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The Deputy State Fire Marshal in this position is responsible for:

• Serving as a Technical Expert in the fire sprinkler and fireworks licensing and certification program:
  • Act as a licensing specialist with independent approval of license applications. Assist both industries through the process to obtain the proper license or certification.
  • Develop and provide technical education and training programs for both industries, including managing the program certification test banks, scheduling and proctoring exams, and participating in public education activities.
  • Assist local jurisdictions in understanding the applicable fire sprinkler and fireworks laws.
• Conducting audits and/or investigations of licensees for compliance to the fire sprinkler and/or fireworks laws:
  • Develop methodologies, processes, and procedures for conducting licensing investigations into allegations of unlicensed, uncertified, or problems with work activities in fireworks and fire sprinkler industries.
  • Receive initial complaint, gather evidence, conduct timely and thorough investigations, and recommend solutions.
  • Complete inspections of fire sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes and recalls that have been established due to dysfunctional parts and components.
• Serving on the Fire Mobilization Team during the summer months by acting as a Mobilization Specialist when the Washington State Fire Service Resources Mobilization Plan has been approved for implementation:
  • Represent the agency during fire mobilization incidents, serving as a resource to local fire officials, incident commanders, and incident management teams.
  • Serve as a subject‑matter expert on the Mobilization Plan and how it interfaces with the statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
  • Have knowledge of how to prepare press releases, reports specific to the mobilization incident, and the role of both the state and county emergency management functions, the Incident Command System (ICS), and resource locating and tracking.

This position reports to a Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal in charge of the Education, Enforcement, and Analytics Section.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid non‑probationary, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply statutes and rules, state adopted fire/building codes, nationally recognized fire protection and fire prevention standards, standard building construction methods and materials.
• Must be familiar with the organization and function of the National Incident Management System.
• Must have strong knowledge and command of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Successful completion of a pre‑employment…