Fire Investigations Sergeant (Agency Only)

Southern Maine | Public Safety | Full-time

Apply by: July 19, 2024

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Department of Public Safety - Office of the State Fire Marshal

(Agency Only)

Job Class Code: 7237

Grade: 24 (Law Enforcement Supervisory Special Ret LD1523 15)

Salary: $70,595.20 - $99,528.00/Annually* (*includes 60 cent per hour stipend and 16% non-standard pay)

Location: Southern Maine

Opening Date: July 3, 2024Closing Date: July 19, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature involving the conducting of fire, explosion and suspected arson investigations in an assigned primary geographical area which includes York, Cumberland, Oxford and Androscoggin counties.

JOB DUTIES:

Supervising assigned Fire Investigators; coordinating and overseeing the proper conduct and completion of field investigations, responding to personal injury accidents, traveling amusement shows and major investigation scenes and testifying as an expert witness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to qualify you must have a six (6) year combination of education and/or experience comprised of two (2) years’ experience conducting fire investigations, which include determination of the cause and origin of fires and four (4) years related experience and/or education in the areas of fire suppression and prevention or law enforcement. Certification as Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Maine is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) status through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to: richard.mccarthy@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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