STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Introduction

This is a�Political Special Appointment�position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The Secretary of the Maryland State Police appoints the State Fire Marshal to a six-year term (Public Safety Article, secs. 6-301 through 6-322, Annotated Code of Maryland). �To prevent deaths, injuries, and property damage due to fires, the State Fire Marshal's office inspects buildings for fire safety, investigates arson, and provides instruction on fire safety. �Manufacturers, dealers, and users of explosives are regulated by the State Fire Marshal, who also issues permits for fireworks displays, and operates a bomb squad unit. Supervision is received from the Secretary of the Department of State Police. It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to�ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY�may cause the candidate to be rejected. PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. � ➢�The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process. ➢�Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate. ➢�Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'. ➢�Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualifications, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or responses to supplemental questions. ➢�Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification. ➢�Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

GRADE

24� (Effective July 1, 2026: Increase to Grade 26)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police Headquarters Office of the State Fire Marshal 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

This position is appointed by and reports directly to the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. The State Fire Marshal is the agency head of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The position is charged with the protection of persons and property from fire and explosions in accordance with the provisions of Public Safety Article, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, and Title 11 of the Maryland Code and the State Fire Prevention Code. This is a management-level position with the overall responsibility for leading all operations and functions of the Office of the State Fire Marshal to ensure it is strategically sound. The State Fire Marshal is responsible for the execution of all activities related to fire prevention, fire and life inspections, plan reviews, fire investigation, and explosives licensing and mitigation. The State Fire Marshal handles special projects as assigned by the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.

POSITION DUTIES

Administrative and Strategic Management: Develops, implements, communicates, and monitors the OSFM strategic plan consistent with the agency’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives� Agency Leadership: Manages and leads all activities of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which includes engineering services, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire and explosives investigation, public fire education, and fire data collection and analysis.� Inter-Agency Coordination:� Serves as the Office of the State Fire Marshal liaison with State agencies such as the Department of Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of General Services, Department of Labor and Licensing, Maryland Department of Emergency to carry out the appropriate provisions of the State Fire Prevention Code. . Public Education and Community Outreach: Develops and delivers fire safety education programs for the public, businesses, and other stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited college or university.� Experience:�Applicant must have five (5) years of recent progressively responsible experience, at least three (3) years of which shall have been at the administrative level, in fire prevention inspection, fire investigation, fire safety promotion, fire protection engineering, fire fighting, or teaching fire safety engineering.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) of the five (5) years of the required minimum experience must have included managing the non-field operations, focusing on policy development, budget management, staffing, and compliance of a private or public organization tasked with performing any of the following safety activities: 1. Ensuring compliance with fire code enforcement as created by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA); AND/OR 2. Developing and implementing statewide public education programs, coordinating fire prevention efforts, collecting data to target risks, and partnering with local agencies to promote community safety and risk reduction, aiming to protect life and property through awareness and proactive measures; AND/OR 3. Fire data collection and analysis using either the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) or the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS); AND/OR 4. Budget management experience where the primary goal was ensuring the safety and security of people to include analysis, allocation, execution, and adjustment as required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Familiarization with government functions, regarding policy and procedures management, legislative processes, and strategic government management. 2. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration or Fire Protection Engineering

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is a�Political Special Appointment�position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the Fire Commission to select applicants for interviews.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online. *If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329. *TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay *We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply *As an�equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity *Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply � Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to: Maryland State Police Human Resources Division 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 ATTN: William Boniarski william.boniarski@maryland.gov It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Salary : $111,484 - $173,775