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Fire Prevention Inspector
Job in
Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, 66203, USA
Listed on 2026-07-02
Listing for:
State of Kansas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
-
Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Government Administration, Government Security, Government Agency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:
Open until Filled
Agency Information:
Kansas State Fire Marshal
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The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) office is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion, and natural and man-made disasters. The KSFM is organized into five divisions:
Administration
The Administration Division encompasses agency leadership, financial control, information technology and public information.
Emergency Response
The Emergency Response Division focuses on the actual response to emergencies, including coordination of Hazardous Materials and Search and Rescue, by training and supporting response teams throughout the state.
Industrial Safety
The Industrial Safety Division strives to reduce the potential impact of fire and explosion hazards related to the installation and operation of boilers and the impacts related to the improper installation and/or operation of elevators.
Investigation
The Fire Investigation Division determines the origin and cause of fires, aiding in the prosecution of arsonists and seeking out new or unknown fire hazards.
Prevention
The Prevention Division works to reduce accidental fires from the beginning and enforce the Life Safety Code.
About the Position:
Fire Prevention Inspector 221702
Who can apply:
Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Days
Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes
Search : $24.04
Annual Salary: $50,003.20
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary
Within an assigned district of the state, the Inspector conducts Fire and Life Safety inspections of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Inspection work is governed by Division Directives which address inspection preparation, types of inspections, inspection protocol, interpretive guidelines, local agency liaison and limits of authority.
The territory that this position covers are Shawnee, Douglas, and Franklin Counties.
Residency within the territory is preferred; however, this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following
The Inspector independently plans and schedules travel itineraries to utilize time and mileage in the most efficient manner. Work is assigned by the Topeka office and by inspection initiative. The Inspector may periodically be assigned to an inspection team conducting inspections at large facilities. Most inspections are routine in nature; however, special inspections are periodically conducted to support ongoing Enforcement activities or investigate complaints.
The Inspector utilizes independent judgment in evaluating the facility; however, the judgment is guided by Division Directives.
The Inspector completes documentation substantiating inspection findings. The Kansas Inspection Data System (KIDS) generates most of the necessary inspection paperwork. The Inspector updates KIDS information. At the close of the inspection, the Inspector provides violation specific citations from a variety of statutory, regulatory or technical code standard sources in accordance with Division Directives. These citations and conclusions provide the bases for Enforcement follow-up.
The Inspector completes paperwork necessary for time accounting, vehicle use and expense reimbursement in accordance with Division, Agency and State policies and directives. The Inspector participates in periodic staff training events and staff conference calls. These training events provide the…
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