Senior Safety Inspector Region C

About the role

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal is seeking a Senior Safety Inspector to join their inspection team. Established in 1972, the division provides critical services to over 25,000 firefighters and protects the lives and property of Missouri residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety inspections in facilities requiring such inspections to maintain state licensing/certification requirements, including those overseen by the Department of Health & Senior Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Family Services.
• Inspect Missouri's fireworks industry for compliance with safety standards.
• Provide public fire prevention and awareness presentations.
• Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and public education events, sometimes requiring weekend and overnight travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited four-year high school or obtain a certificate of equivalency from the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a fire fighter or fire officer in a fire department, or three years of full-time, paid employment as an inspector in an insurance rating or adjusting bureau; or three years as an inspector in a fire service or fire prevention bureau of a municipal, military, governmental, or larger industrial plant, with at least one year of experience as a fire fighter.
• Certified as a Fire Inspector by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, or successfully complete the Fire Inspector certification course within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Additional documented hours of training in the fire inspection field are preferred.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and organize work efficiently.
• Sound decision-making ability within established guidelines and procedures.
• Able to articulate findings both written and orally.
• No other commissions or offices held while an Inspector, except approval by the State Fire Marshal.
• No compensation, rewards, or gifts other than regular salary and expenses for the performance of official duties.
• Extensive computer knowledge.
• Physical agility to perform tasks such as climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Live in or be willing to move to St. Louis County or adjoining counties.
• Must be able to articulate findings both written and orally.
• Must be able to make sound decisions within established guidelines and procedures.
• Must be able to independently plan, prioritize, and organize work in an efficient manner.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.

Benefits

The benefits package includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. The total compensation is more than just the dollars received in the paycheck, and the State of Missouri offers an interactive Total Compensation Calculator for applicants to explore further.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.