The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

· Inclusive

· Motivated

· Proactive

· Accountable

· Customer-Focused

· Teamwork

The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.

THIS POSITION WILL SERVICE PORTAGE & GEAUGA COUNTIES.

What You'll Do:

• Within the State Fire Marshal, schedules and conducts fire safety inspections of buildings (e.g., schools, hospitals, group homes, day care centers, nursing homes, hotels, motels, bulk fuel oil plants, racetracks, & firework facilities)
• Assists local fire officials with inspections and enforcement when requested.

• issues notice of violations & citations for noted violations & conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections have been made in accordance with Sections 3737.41 & 3737.42 of ORC.

• Investigates complaints of fire safety violations.
• Trains new fire safety inspectors in bureau policies and procedures.
• Attends conferences, seminars, fire service meetings and other duties as assigned.

This position requires travel. Hours are flexible and include occasional nights and weekends. May be required to walk on elevated, narrow walkways & inspect in confined quarters.

Certificate evidencing satisfactory completion of fire safety inspector training program issued by state superintendent of public instruction, per Section 3303.07 of revised code of revised code; 12 mos. exp. in conducting fire safety inspections for compliance with ORC, OFC, OBBC, referenced standards & other state agency rules; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Fire & EMS

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.