Job Description
JOB In a training capacity, acquires the ability to perform protective services work in fire investigations/fire safety inspections, for a time period to be specified by the State Fire Marshal. The employee will learn proper methods of fire investigation/inspection through classroom and self-study and by assisting with fire investigations and inspections in the field. May assist with fire safety inspections or schools, public and private health care facilities, and correctional facilities. With direction, employee will work with businesses for compliance with fire safety codes and assist with follow-up inspections. Will learn to determine adequacy of hallways, stairways, and doors to allow safe exit from the building. May assist in fire arson/explosives investigations. The employee will work within an assigned geographic region of the State. Travel is required. Will work in potentially hazardous conditions during fire safety inspections and arson/explosives investigations. Will perform related work as needed.Hiring Process: This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System). DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN three (3) calendar DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill. Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated. Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. Your score is valid for twelve (12) months after you have taken it. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: You must submit an application for each position of interest.Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.If you have not previously submitted a copy of your official transcript or diploma, or licensure or training earned, you may attach it to your application or email it to applicantservices@wv.govIf you have already submitted copies of these documents with other applications, please do not resubmit. You may contact Staffing & Recruitment at 304-414-1852 if you have any questions.If you would like to be notified of jobs of this nature or in other categories, please complete our Job Interest Card SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Counties of Vacancies – Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio and WetzelCounties of Vacancies – Doddridge, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wetzel and WoodCounties of Vacancies – Cabell, Jackson, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne.Counties of Vacancies – Berkeley, Morgan and JeffersonSpecial Hiring Rate: Certified - $39,416Non-certified - $34,398