What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Safety Plans Examiner 1 - DHS - Fire Marshal's Office - Kanawha Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Do you have an interest in building layouts or safety applications? If so, this opening may be a good fit for you. The Plans Review Division of the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office is growing, and we are looking for a few dedicated people to join our staff. At an entry level and under close supervision, the chosen applicant will review architectural drawings and specifications, fire alarm plans, sprinkler plans, and fire protection plans for compliance with State Fire and Building codes. This position will also answer code questions by phone and some limited travel may be necessary. Knowledge of computers is a must as well as a willingness to work with the public. May perform other job-related duties as assigned by Fire Safety Plans Supervisor and Division Director.
Chosen Applicant will be required to pass a drug test and comprehensive background check.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved
analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education.
OR
Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis.
AND
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education. OR Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis. AND Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. How do you qualify for this job title? Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total experience in the next question.
The next question asks how many total years of education and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience you have which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field. To help you answer this question, please use the following equivalency chart to convert any undergraduate college or university education you have completed into the appropriate amount of qualifying experience: Every thirty (30) undergraduate semester hours = One (1) year of experience Every forty-five (45) undergraduate quarter hours = One (1) year of experience Associate Degree = Two (2) years of experience Bachelor’s Degree = Four (4) years of experience For example: if you have an Associate’s degree in Fire Science and four (4) years of part-time paid experience as a volunteer fire fighter (which would mean that you worked 20 hours per week for 8 years), you would count the Associate’s degree as two (2) years of experience from the chart above to add to your four (4) years of volunteer fire fighting experience for a total of six (6) years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: “I have a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above…” from the choices below. Here is another example: if you have thirty (30) college semester hours and twelve (12) years of paid experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints, using the chart above, you would convert the thirty (30) semester hours to one (1) year of qualifying experience, and add that to your twelve (12) years of military experience to get a total of 13 years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: “I have a total of twelve (12) or more years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above…” from the choices below. One final example: If you have a high school diploma and ten (10) years, six (6) months in the construction and building inspection field, simply select: “I have a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above. …” from the choices below. How many total years of education and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience do you have which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field?
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Do you have a valid driver’s license?
If you have a degree from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the degree you earned, the major/field of study, the date on which you graduated, and the school you graduated from. For example: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University If you have successfully completed semester/quarter hours from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the number of semester/quarter hours you have earned, the date(s) you attended, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 36 semester hours Spring 2021 through Fall 2021 Marshall University If you have vocational school training or similar, please enter the following information: the number of clock hours or credits earned and/or the certificate(s) or diploma(s) you have earned (including your major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding from Ben Franklin Career Center May 2023 If you have other training, education, certification, and/or licensure that you would like to document (including but not limited to: West Virginia Professional Engineering License, Certified Public Accountant, Comp TIA A or Network certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.) please enter that information here. If you do not have any of the above training or education, please type "NONE" here. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ANSWERED "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" AS YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN THE PREVIOUS PORTION OF THIS APPLICATION, THEN DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK OR TYPE "NONE". IF YOU INDICATED THAT YOU HAVE "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" , YOU SHOULD ENTER THE NUMBER OF SEMESTER HOURS OR CLOCK HOURS THAT YOU HAVE AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF WHERE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL AND WHEN; OTHERWISE, PLEASE GO BACK AND CHANGE YOUR PREVIOUS ANSWER TO "HIGH SCHOOL".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts 2) High School Diplomas/transcripts 3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying 4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail. I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.
AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.
Do you have an interest in building layouts or safety applications? If so, this opening may be a good fit for you. The Plans Review Division of the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office is growing, and we are looking for a few dedicated people to join our staff. At an entry level and under close supervision, the chosen applicant will review architectural drawings and specifications, fire alarm plans, sprinkler plans, and fire protection plans for compliance with State Fire and Building codes. This position will also answer code questions by phone and some limited travel may be necessary. Knowledge of computers is a must as well as a willingness to work with the public. May perform other job-related duties as assigned by Fire Safety Plans Supervisor and Division Director.
Chosen Applicant will be required to pass a drug test and comprehensive background check.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved
analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education.
OR
Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis.
AND
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required.
- Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment***
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education. OR Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis. AND Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. How do you qualify for this job title? Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total experience in the next question.
- I have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- I have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field.
- I have a combination of successful completion of coursework from an accredited college or university *AND* full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field to equal a total of four (4) years. College/university can substitute for the qualifying experience at the rate of every thirty (30) semester hours or every forty-five (45) quarter hours equals one (1) year of qualifying experience.
- I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.
The next question asks how many total years of education and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience you have which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field. To help you answer this question, please use the following equivalency chart to convert any undergraduate college or university education you have completed into the appropriate amount of qualifying experience: Every thirty (30) undergraduate semester hours = One (1) year of experience Every forty-five (45) undergraduate quarter hours = One (1) year of experience Associate Degree = Two (2) years of experience Bachelor’s Degree = Four (4) years of experience For example: if you have an Associate’s degree in Fire Science and four (4) years of part-time paid experience as a volunteer fire fighter (which would mean that you worked 20 hours per week for 8 years), you would count the Associate’s degree as two (2) years of experience from the chart above to add to your four (4) years of volunteer fire fighting experience for a total of six (6) years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: “I have a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above…” from the choices below. Here is another example: if you have thirty (30) college semester hours and twelve (12) years of paid experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints, using the chart above, you would convert the thirty (30) semester hours to one (1) year of qualifying experience, and add that to your twelve (12) years of military experience to get a total of 13 years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: “I have a total of twelve (12) or more years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above…” from the choices below. One final example: If you have a high school diploma and ten (10) years, six (6) months in the construction and building inspection field, simply select: “I have a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above. …” from the choices below. How many total years of education and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience do you have which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field?
- I have a total of zero (0) to less than four (4) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
- I have a total of four (4) to less than six (6) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
- I have a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
- I have a total of eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
- I have a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
- I have a total of twelve (12) or more years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes, I have a valid driver’s license.
- No, I do not have a valid driver’s license.
If you have a degree from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the degree you earned, the major/field of study, the date on which you graduated, and the school you graduated from. For example: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University If you have successfully completed semester/quarter hours from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the number of semester/quarter hours you have earned, the date(s) you attended, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 36 semester hours Spring 2021 through Fall 2021 Marshall University If you have vocational school training or similar, please enter the following information: the number of clock hours or credits earned and/or the certificate(s) or diploma(s) you have earned (including your major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding from Ben Franklin Career Center May 2023 If you have other training, education, certification, and/or licensure that you would like to document (including but not limited to: West Virginia Professional Engineering License, Certified Public Accountant, Comp TIA A or Network certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.) please enter that information here. If you do not have any of the above training or education, please type "NONE" here. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ANSWERED "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" AS YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN THE PREVIOUS PORTION OF THIS APPLICATION, THEN DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK OR TYPE "NONE". IF YOU INDICATED THAT YOU HAVE "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" , YOU SHOULD ENTER THE NUMBER OF SEMESTER HOURS OR CLOCK HOURS THAT YOU HAVE AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF WHERE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL AND WHEN; OTHERWISE, PLEASE GO BACK AND CHANGE YOUR PREVIOUS ANSWER TO "HIGH SCHOOL".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
- Yes
- No
If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts 2) High School Diplomas/transcripts 3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying 4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail. I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.
- Yes
- No
AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.
- I consent to the above statement.
- Required Question
