NEVADA STATE FIRE MARSHAL-UNCLASSIFIED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada State Fire Marshal Division serves as the state’s lead authority on fire prevention and life safety. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment by establishing and enforcing statewide fire codes, conducting professional investigations, and regulating hazardous materials. From training first responders to advising the Governor, we provide the essential oversight and expertise needed to ensure a fire-safe Nevada.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fire science, fire administration, fire prevention or fire protection engineering is highly desirable; OR possess an associate degree in fire science with five years of progressive fire service, fire prevention, fire investigation, and management experience at the chief officer level, fire marshal or deputy fire marshal level with a paid/career fire agency; OR extensive fire service related training with a minimum of ten years of progressive fire service, fire prevention, and management experience at the Chief Officer, Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal level with paid/career or combination paid/volunteer fire agency

Job Duties

This position is for the Nevada State Fire Marshal, a high-level executive role within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The primary purpose is to protect life, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials throughout Nevada. As the state's highest fire official, this leader serves as a critical advisor to the Governor and the DPS Director, ensuring that fire safety standards are established, regulated, and enforced statewide.

The daily duties of this role are divided into four main pillars:

• Executive Leadership & Administration
• Directly managing a diverse team of 30 sworn (law enforcement) and non-sworn employees.
• Overseeing the division's fiscal health, budgets, and operational strategy.
• Representing the division before the State Legislature and serving as the Liaison to the Nevada Fire Service.
• Regulation & Code Enforcement
• Adopting and enforcing statewide fire codes and regulations.
• Managing licensing and credentialing for the fire protection industry, including blasters, pyrotechnic companies, and interior designers.
• Approving building plans for fire safety and conducting inspections of State-owned or occupied facilities.
• Public Safety & Investigations
• Directing statewide services for fire origin and cause determination.
• Leading efforts to suppress arson and investigate fraudulent fire insurance claims.
• Regulating the storage and use of combustibles, explosives, and fireworks.
• Training & Education
• Developing and delivering fire service and hazardous materials training based on national standards.
• Coordinating federal grant funding programs for rural fire departments to ensure they have necessary resources.
• Managing public outreach and media relations to promote fire prevention education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision: Ability to set statewide goals, objectives, and procedures while inspiring a diverse workforce of 30 sworn and non-sworn personnel.

Political & Legislative Acumen: Skill in testifying before the legislature, interacting with federal, state, and tribal entities, and serving as a high-level advisor to the Governor.

Fiscal & Operational Management: Proficiency in administering complex budgets and managing the division's administrative and operational functions.

Ethical Integrity: Maintaining a strong sense of ethics, honesty, and accountability, which is critical for making decisions that impact individual safety and state law.

High-Stakes Decision Making: The ability to analyze emergency situations quickly and make sound decisions under intense pressure.

Interpersonal & Media Relations: Skill in collaborating with community stakeholders and effectively disseminating safety information through the media.

Adaptability: Capacity to pivot between administrative office work and the physical demands of field inspections or active fire scenes.

Mentorship & Team Building: Focus on professional development, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive, inclusive organizational culture.

RECRUITER INFORMATION, MARY GORDON, mgordon@dps.state.nv.us

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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