Sprinkler Plan Reviewer/Deputy State Fire Marshal Job ID72410

This posting will be used to fill up to 4 openings with different work territories across the State of Minnesota. The Sprinkler Plan Reviewer will work from a home-office location and be assigned a state vehicle.The position-holder must reside within a 25 mile radius of the territory assigned within 6 months of hire.

This position exists to reduce fire loss and damage through the plan review and inspection of fire protection systems. This is intended to ensure the proper installation and operational readiness of fire protection systems. This position works closely with fire protection contractors, design professionals (architects and engineers), and state and local code officials providing telephone, e-mail, and personal responses to requests for information on fire protection codes and standards.These positions provide statewide education utilizing the fire protection demonstration trailer, present at seminars and conferences, and also administer the exam certification process for Journeyman and managing employees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Certification as a Fire Inspector I from IFSAC or ProBoard, OR ability to gain certification within one year of employment.
2. Minimum three (3) years experience conducting fire safety inspections, plan review, writing compliance orders, and conducting follow-up inspections OR three (3) years experience in water-based fire protection system design.
3. Knowledge of the fire-related requirements contained in the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC), State statutes, Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC), and the ability to apply these requirements effectively.
4. A working knowledge of building construction types, fire-related construction components and design, and the ability to apply appropriate fire code requirements to specific construction types and designs.
5. Knowledge of fire protection systems including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, hydrant, standpipes and alternate systems and the MSFC and NFPA requirements for these systems.
6. Possession of a valid Class D Driver's License. Towing trailers up to a gross vehicle combination weight of 26,000 pounds may also be required.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge and three (3) years’ of design experience of fire protection systems including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, hydrant, standpipes and alternate systems and the MSFC and NFPA requirements for these systems.
2. Certification as a Fire Inspector II from IFSAC or ProBoard.
3. Knowledge of fire protection licensing laws and rules and NFPA standards related to fire protection systems.
4. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal direct supervision.  Organize work activities including water-based fire protection system inspections, follow-ups, and report writing to accomplish the statutory obligation for fire protection systems.
5. Position requires a high degree of problem-solving and decision-making relative to the application of fire protection/safety technologies.
6. Ability to be an educator to encourage timely compliance with facility owners.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a non-confrontational manner to people on a one-to-one basis as well as to large audiences.
8. Ability to learn and use computer based programs to conduct plans review, write correction orders, and reports.
9. Ability to provide consultation on the fire code and develop effective working relationships with professional groups, including building owners, maintenance personnel, architects and design engineers, fire and building service officials, and other state, county, local, and federal agencies.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History
• Reference Check
• Valid Driver’s License
• Drug Screening

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Sara Luther at sara.luther@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sara Luther at sara.luther@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program