Senior Safety Inspector Region I

About the Role

This position is located near Rolla, MO. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal is the State of Missouri’s premier regulatory oversight and enforcement agency for Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety, and Firefighter Training and Certification. The Division serves over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri, as well as the state's 6.1 million residents and over 40 million visitors annually. Our mission is to provide proactive statutory enforcement, regulatory oversight, and education to protect lives and property from fires, explosions, and life safety perils.

Applicants must live in or be willing to move to Crawford, Phelps, or adjoining Counties. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Division Director.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety inspections in facilities under state oversight to maintain state licensing/certification requirements, including those regulated by the Department of Health & Senior Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Family Services.
• Perform fire safety inspections of Missouri’s fireworks industry.
• Conduct public fire prevention and awareness presentations.
• Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and public education events, which may require weekend and/or overnight travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited four-year high school or possession of a certificate of equivalency from the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a firefighter 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, supplemented by at least one year of experience as a firefighter.
• Certified as a Fire Inspector by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, or successful completion of the Fire Inspector certification course within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Must have standard physical agility to climb ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must not hold any other commission, office, or employment (elective or appointive) while serving as an Inspector, unless approved by the State Fire Marshal.
• Must not accept any compensation, reward, or gift other than regular salary and expenses for the performance of official duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional documented hours of training in the fire inspection field.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and efficiently organize work.
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive computer knowledge.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Defined benefits retirement plan.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package, including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and health insurance coverage. Total compensation includes base pay and may include eligible pay differentials (e.g., shift, security, or years of service).