**Working Title: Chief Investigator-State Fire Safety Supervisor** **Job Class: State Fire Safety Supervisor** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 84273 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, 3 days per week + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Tyla.Sullivan@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 02/27/2025. + **Date Posted** : 02/21/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/03/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA + **Division/Unit** : Fire Marshal / FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/8:00AM-4:30PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time + **Salary Range:** $34.86 - $50.52 / hourly; $72,787 - $105,485 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The fire investigations team is a dynamic group of scientific problem solvers. Every day, the team faces different challenges and opportunities, and the supervisor guides the work to ensure success. The team is highly motivated and dedicated to advancing fire safety through the determination of the origin and cause of fire incidents. As a leader in investigations and fire safety, this position will look strategically at how the State Fire Marshal division supports the fire service across the state. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of personnel assigned to Fire Investigations. Responsibilities include overseeing the team members' workload and achieving the division/program's goals and objectives, performing fire and arson training, and assisting in formulating and implementing division policy and procedure. This position will guide the development of policy and procedure for the fire investigation unit and strategically plan for future needs of the team. **Minimum Qualifications** The following must be included and clearly state in application and/or resume to be considered eligible for this position: + Three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff or managing programs having the primary responsibility for fire investigation/inspection. + Three (3) years professional experience in a position where the primary responsibility was fire prevention, fire investigation or fire training. Candidates will be further assessed on the following: + Demonstrated experience in public speaking and/or delivery of training/educational programs. + Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and independent decision-making relative to fire service administration, or state/local government agencies. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate orally, in writing, by telephone, and at meetings or public gatherings. + Possess and maintain the ability to operate a state-owned vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and requirements. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities. **Preferred Qualifications** 1. Bachelor's or Associate degree in fire administration, public administration or a related field 2. Five (5) years professional experience in a position where the primary responsibility was fire prevention, fire investigation or fire training 3. Professional certification from a national credentialing agency in the following: Fire Investigator, Fire Instructor I & II 4. Knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer. 5. International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) within one year of hire. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components: 1. Criminal History 2. Physical Test 3. Reference Check 4. Driver’s License Check 5. Drug Screening AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.