Senior Safety Inspector Region C

Since 1972, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal has been 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 provides services to over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri, as well as to the 6.1 million residents and over 40 million visitors to the state, each year.

Our vision is to work with Missouri’s Fire Service and other partners to provide a safer environment for the citizens and visitors of Missouri by minimizing the threat of death, injury, and property loss. Our mission is to provide proactive statutory enforcement, regulatory oversight, and education to protect all lives and property from the devastation of fires, explosions, and life safety perils.

We value responsibility, integrity, professionalism, fairness, and dedication. The Division of Fire Safety is looking for a person who share these values to be a member of our inspection team.

In addition to challenging work that makes a difference, Senior Safety Inspector’s receive a great benefits package including paid time off, medical/vision/dental insurance, life insurance, and a defined benefits retirement.

Job Description

• Applicants must live in or be willing to move to St. Louis County or adjoining Counties. If the applicant is outside of this area, the application will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the location may be approved by the Division Director.
• Conduct fire safety inspections in facilities under state oversight which require such inspection to maintain state licensing/certification requirements to include Department of Health & Senior Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Mental Health and Division of Family Services.
• Fire safety inspections of Missouri’s fireworks industry, conduct public fire prevention and awareness presentations.
• Represents the agency at meetings, conferences and public education events, some of which require weekend and/or overnight travel.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year high school, or in lieu thereof, shall have obtained 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, supplemented by at least one year of experience as a fire fighter.
• Certified as a Fire Inspector by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, or successful completion of the Fire Inspector certification course within six (6) months from date of employment.
  
  

Additional Qualifications And Requirements

• Additional documented hours of training in the fire inspection field, preferred.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Must be able to independently plan, prioritize and organize work in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to make sound decisions within established guidelines and procedures.
• Shall be able to articulate findings both written and orally.
• An Inspector shall not hold any other commission or office, elective or appointive, or accept any other employment while an Inspector unless approved by the State Fire Marshal.
• An Inspector shall not accept any compensation, reward, or gift other than regular salary and expenses for the performance of official duties.
• Shall have extensive computer knowledge.
• Must have standard physical agility to be able to climb ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, etc., and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
  
  

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. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

The State of Missouri 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 offers a comprehensive overview of benefits and other employee offerings. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If You Have Questions About This Position, Please Contact

DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov