Fire Safety Inspector I
State of MarylandIntroduction
THIS IS A FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION (1984 Hours).
It is important that all
experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION
COMPLETELY.
➢ The application is part
of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility
to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
➢ Clearly describe your qualifications
in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
➢ Do not leave any answer
spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
➢ Although you may attach a
resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for
completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in
disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or
responses to supplemental questions.
➢ Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in disqualification.
➢ Read the Job Announcement
carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final
filing dates.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Enforce Maryland State Fire Prevention Code and various code requirements by conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures, and identifying occupancy classification, computing the allowable occupant load, inspecting the means of egress elements, verifying the type of construction for an addition or remodeling projects. Conducting inspections of places of public assembly, such as bars and restaurants, exhibition halls, commercial and mercantile buildings, hotels and motels to ensure public safety. Has an extensive knowledge of the Maryland Fire Prevention code, and numerous national fire codes to ensure compliance of various occupancies for fire and life safety. Must have vast knowledge of building construction types as well as fire protection features and equipment.
- Learns to determine if facilities meet the State Fire Prevention Code, and subsequently determine the appropriate timeframe required to complete any violations noted or if violations are in negligence of State law, which may be due to complaints of various occupancies. Testify to the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission at hearings where appeals are filed by those who are aggrieved by an order or decision of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
- Demonstrate and show continual proficiency in utilizing effective communications skills, which include (1) reading and comprehension skills, (2) verbal skills, (i.e. receiving, comprehending and responding verbally to communications) and (3) writing skills, effectively completing various forms, which include detailed reports and fire safety inspection documents. Learns to independently conduct inspections and prepare for future inspections or appeals.
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Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: None.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience inspecting buildings and other places of public assembly for compliance with fire prevention and safety laws, codes and regulations on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Firefighter classifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience performing fire
safety inspections in buildings with multiple uses.
2. Fire Safety Inspector
certification
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties in a given service area of the State.
2. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
3. Employees in this classification must successfully meet the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1031) for Fire Safety Inspector I prior to completion of the probationary period.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the
minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore,
it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your
application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List
categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain
eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.
The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.
You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may
be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is
related to this position.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the
State Employees and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program),
have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on
average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits
coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you
will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and
prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The
State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these
benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and
dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the
full premium for these benefits.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are
limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those
applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and
graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply
online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application
Form can be found online.
It is the policy of the
Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws
prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,
marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious
affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected
status.
*If you have any questions
about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at
410-653-4493.
*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay
*We thank our Veterans for
their service to our country and encourage them to apply
*As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State's diversity
*Bilingual applicants and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Completed applications,
required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police - Human
Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
ATTN: Amirah VonHendricks
amirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov