Deputy State Fire Marshal - Plan Review (Kennewick)

Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Natural Resources

Kennewick, WA, USA

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

Description


This is an on-call position located in Kennewick, WA


About the Position:
The Deputy State Fire Marshal (DSFM) Inspector in this position is responsible for completing fire and life safety inspections of state licensed facilities, including nursing homes, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, assisted living facilities, group homes, residential treatment facilities, enhanced services facilities, childcare facilities and schools throughout the State of Washington. Provide training, education and information when required and conduct acceptance inspection in support of the plan review program. This position reports to a Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal in the Fire Prevention Division.
The position also represents the agency and bureau at fire resource mobilization events serving as a resource to local fire officials, incident commanders, incident management teams and other stakeholders.

About the Division:
The Fire Prevention Division protects the citizens of the Washington State, their property and the environment by providing the best in fire and life safety protection and preparedness services.

About the Agency:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Perform fire and life safety inspections of residential and health care facilities, childcare, and group homes to ensure compliance with state and/or federal laws and codes.
• Perform construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire and building codes in
support of the Bureau plan review program.
• Assists in the development and presentation of fire safety and prevention programs to reduce fires within the State of Washington.
• Develop a working partnership with jurisdiction within the assigned geographic area for the duties assigned.
• Represent the agency and bureau at fire resource mobilization events. Serve as a resource to local fire officials, incident commanders, incident management teams and other stakeholders during fire mobilization events. Serve as a subject matter expert on the Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan and how it interfaces with the statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
  • High school diploma/ GED equivalent.
  • Two years of experience as a fire prevention officer, code enforcement officer: or insurance industry inspector.
  • Due to the nature of the duties assigned, eligible candidates will be able to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in English to internal and external customers regarding inspection results and/or safety concerns.
  • Organization and time management skills; knowledge and ability to apply state construction methods and materials.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
  • You must submit a current cover letter when you apply.
  • Must complete within 1st year of employment: ICC Fire inspector 1 and 2, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, IFSAC Fire Instructor I, IFSAC Fire Inspector I or NFPA Fire Inspector I. (IFSAC Fire Inspector I or NFPA Fire Inspector I is a pre-requisite for attending CMS Life Safety Code.)
  • CMS Life Safety Code certification will be earned within two years of employment, or as deemed necessary by the supervisor to meet business needs.
  • There may be additional pre-requisites the employee is required to complete and/or attain prior to becoming certified.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?
  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
  • Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
  • Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here (Download PDF reader).
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

Questions?
Please contact Monica Simpson at monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov .

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