Job Description
Job ID: 31856
Agency: Public Safety - Division of Emergency Services - State Fire Marshal's Office
Location:Central South Dakota (Counties: Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Sully, Hyde, Hand, Hughes, Stanley, Jones, Lyman, Buffalo, Brule, Tripp, Mellette, Todd, & Gregory)Salary: $22.98 - $24.12/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 07/09/2025
The
Deputy State Fire Marshal conducts fire scene investigations to determine cause and origin of fires and explosions; and coordinates fire service training for an assigned region of the state to facilitate safe and proper training for firefighters. They will have exposure to hazardous physical conditions, known and unknown hazardous substances, extreme weather conditions, heavy lifting, and climbing ladders when conducting fire investigations. Incumbent is on call 24-hours a day. Frequent travel is required for training activities and fire investigations.
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Services, State Fire Marshal's Office, please visit https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=dps_fire_marshal .
Licenses and Certifications: Ability to work towards obtaining Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) and Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) level endorsements through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to answer a series of job related questions when submitting an application for this job.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A four year degree or experience in fire prevention, inspection or investigative work is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of:
- principles and techniques of fire investigation;
- fire fighting techniques and fire suppression equipment;
- fire and life safety codes;
- principles of electricity and electrical systems;
- basics of flammable and combustible gases.
Ability to:
- examine fire scene evidence and draw conclusions;
- communicate effectively and prepare reports;
- manage an ever-changing schedule;
- make judgment calls on short notice;
- work a non-traditional schedule that will involve evenings, holidays and weekends at times.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1TM
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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