State Fire Marshal

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Division of Fire Safety in carrying out all duties defined by law or assigned by Department of Public Safety Director or the Governor of the State of Missouri.
• Oversee the financial, personnel, and all managerial aspects of the Division.
• Be responsible for the voluntary training of firefighters, investigators, inspectors, public or private employees or volunteers in the field of emergency response, rescue, fire prevention or preparedness, fireworks, and fire safety compliant cigarettes.
• Establish and maintain a statewide reporting system, which shall, as a minimum, include the records required by section 320.235 and a record of all fires occurring in Missouri showing.
• Establish and maintain a voluntary training and certification program based upon nationally recognized standards.
• Possesses the authority to promulgate rules and regulations under the provisions of section 536.024 to carry out the provisions of this section.
• Serve as a liaison between state government agencies, local governments, and private organizations to provide fire safety protocols and support emergency preparedness efforts.
• Represent the state at regional and national conferences, interagency meetings, and public events.
• Provide recommendations to the DPS Director needed legislation in the areas of fire prevention, safety, arson control, responder-related training, elevator safety, amusement ride safety, boiler/pressure vessel safety, fireworks, and fire safety compliant cigarettes.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a tax paying resident of Missouri for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment and be tax compliant at time of appointment.
• (RSMo Chapter 105)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel same day or overnight.
• A minimum of ten years' experience in the area of fire protection, fire prevention, or fire investigation, which may include experience with any state, municipal, military, or industrial fire protection agency.
• Administrative experience in obtaining facts and accurately report findings of investigations.

Benefits

The Missouri Department of Public Safety offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Salary

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Information

The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov. For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.800-735-2966.