Find & Apply For Fire Chief / Marshal Jobs in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Responsibilities Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live. This position will primarily telecommute but may be occasionally required to conduct field inspections and report to a central or regional office. Responsibilities You will serve as a non-uniformed Deputy State Fire Marshal and perform engineering evaluations and analysis. You will review for approval, architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations. You will assist architects, engineers, government officials, and the public with code interpretations and enforcement duties. You will arrange and conduct conferences with government officials, design professionals, contractors, and owners to resolve code compliance problems. You may conduct or assist with field inspections related to the approval of plans and monitor projects during construction through field inspections. You will provide occasional training and review of work performed to assist with work quality, accuracy, and efficiency. You will provide technical assistance to other sections of the Office of State Fire Marshal and perform other duties, as needed or assigned, in support of State Fire's mission.

Minimum and Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Engineer III:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering and intermediate-level engineering work experience.

Engineering Associate III:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and intermediate-level engineering or construction management work experience. Preferred Qualifications Registration in South Carolina as a "A" Professional Engineer, Engineer-In-Training, and/or Certified Fire Marshal. Certified as an ICC Fire Inspector I Certified as a Fire Plans Examiner Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to building construction, planning, design, and maintenance. Knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to construction and renovation of buildings. Ability to communicate complex design criteria to state and local code officials, and construction related professionals. Ability to interpret codes, laws and standards as applied to specific situations. Ability to successfully and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Other Requirements If not previously certified, must become certified as an ICC Fire Inspector I and Fire Plans Examiner within six (6) months. Position will primarily telecommute but will occasionally be required to conduct or assist with field inspections and report to a central or regional office. Occasional work outside of normal office hours, including holidays and weekends may be required. Occasional travel (local and overnight). Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties. Additional Comments Benefits Offered The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs