Fire Safety Inspector I

THIS IS A FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION (1984 Hours).

It is important that allexperience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSSPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

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Clearly describe your qualificationsin detail. Credit cannot be given for education training experienceknowledge skills and abilities that you fail to indicate.

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• 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.

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.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a non-commissioned officer inFirefighterclassifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience performing firesafety inspections in buildings with multiple uses.

2. Fire Safety Inspectorcertification

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.

Only candidates who meet theminimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Thereforeit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Listcategorized as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remaineligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of the may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating maybe based on your application. Report all experience and education that isrelated to this position.

Contractual employeeswho work for an agency covered under theState Employees and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program)have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or onaverage 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefitscoverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee youwill be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical andprescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. TheState of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for thesebenefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death anddismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay thefull premium for these benefits.

NOTE: Currently applicants arelimited to uploading one file. As a result it is strongly urged that thoseapplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate andgraduate transcripts resumes etc.) as one file. If you are unable to applyonline you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State ApplicationForm can be found online.

It is the policy of theMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state lawsprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employmentopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage ancestry color gender identity and expression genetic informationmarital status mental or physical disability national origin race religiousaffiliation belief or opinion sex sexual orientation or any other protectedstatus.

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*We thank our Veterans fortheir service to our country and encourage them to apply

*As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity

*Bilingual applicants andpeople with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police - HumanResources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville Maryland 21208

ATTN: Amirah VonHendricks