DSFM School Inspector - Deputy State Fire Marshal

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* Working Title:

DSFM School Inspector*
* ** Job Class:
Deputy State Fire Marshal*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 96672

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing  kara.kreutzer.us by 11:59 PM 09/08/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 09/01/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/14/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Fire Marshal / School Inspections/State Code

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 75%

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Job Class Option** :
Fire Protection Specialist

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position combines the best of both field and office work. You'll work remotely from your home office, travel in a state-issued vehicle to conduct inspections, provide technical code assistance, and educate stakeholders through presentations and training. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys independence, professional interaction, and a diverse workload that keeps every week interesting.

This position is responsible for enforcing Minnesota Statutes, the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) and other rules, regulations and standards relating to fire and life safety through inspection and analysis of new and existing educational occupancies. This position is also responsible for enforcement of the MSFC in buildings of all occupancy classifications, as necessary, for the investigation of complaints or to assist and advise local government units where requested.

This work involves complex application and interpretation of the state fire code, state building code, referenced codes and standards, state statutes, and administrative rules through comprehensive onsite inspections and the review, evaluation, and interpretation of building design plans, specifications, and technical reports.

This position is also responsible for providing fire code and fire-safety information, instruction, and consultation to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, fire code officials, building code officials, public and professional groups, and other stakeholders. This position requires investigation of fires in previously inspected buildings for determining lessons learned based on the performance and adequacy of fire protection systems, fire resistive construction, egress design, human behavior, and emergency preparedness.

** RESIDENCY*
* The Deputy State Fire Marshal School Inspector of the West Central region must reside in one of the following counties within 6 months of hire:
Benton, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, or Wright.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* 1. Minimum 3 years' full-time experience conducting comprehensive building inspections, including the issuance of corrective orders or detailed…