Deputy State Fire Marshal

Job Title

Deputy State Fire Marshal

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Deputy State Fire Marshal conducting fire code compliance inspections and investigations.
• Prepare reports on inspection activities, cite violations (as appropriate), and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective actions have been taken.
• Support community risk reduction efforts that promote fire prevention and protection of life and property.
• Respond to fire scenes and assist with fire fatality research and/or Origin and Cause investigations.
• Review construction plans and meet with various stakeholders to provide interpretations of applicable codes and regulations.
• Deploy as part of the Palmetto Incident Support Team or Emergency Response Task Force as an essential staff member, or as needed when the State Emergency Operations Center is activated.
• Position requires extensive travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Mandatory requirement:
  Must reside or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties:
  Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Sumter, or York.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree.
• ICC Fire Inspector I or equivalent.
• 2 years' experience in code enforcement and/or fire prevention.
• Considerable knowledge of SC Code of Laws, SC Code of Regulations, and adopted editions of codes and standards.
• Ability to conduct inspections/investigations and analyze facts and reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to successfully and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays in inclement weather and in hazardous environments.
• Requires extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA complaint.
• Must be able to lift or carry objects in the amount of 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access crawl spaces under floors and in attics, climb and descend stairs, squat, kneel, stand, and walk for extended hours.
• May be deployed in an emergency response capacity as part of State Fire's State ESF 4/9 coordination, as part of Firefighter Mobilization, or as part of the Emergency Response Task Force or Palmetto IST.
• Position requires extensive travel with primary counties of Charleston, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown, but also statewide, as needed.

Benefits Offered:

This position participates in the Police Officers Retirement System (PORS).

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs