Deputy State Fire Marshal

About the role

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

• Conduct fire code compliance inspections and investigations as a Deputy State Fire Marshal.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 compliant.
• 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.

Benefits

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