Fire Safety Plans Examiner 1

Fire Safety Plans Examiner 1

Salary

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

FIRE27001 PSA

Department

DHS - Fire Marshals Office

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Do you have an interest in building layouts or safety applications? If so, this opening may be a good fit for you. The Plans Review Division of the WV State Fire Marshal's Office is looking for a few dedicated people to join our staff. At an entry level and under close supervision, the chosen applicant will review architectural drawings and specifications, fire alarm plans, sprinkler plans, and fire protection plans for compliance with State Fire Code. This position will also answer code questions by phone and some limited travel may be necessary. Knowledge of computers is a must as well as a willingness to work with the public. May perform other job-related duties as assigned by Fire Safety Plans Supervisor and Division Director.

Chosen Applicant will be required to pass a drug test and comprehensive background check.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved

analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education.

OR

Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis.

AND

Special Requirement: A valid drivers license is required.

Other Information

PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of education. OR Any combination of experience as described above and successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis. AND Special Requirement: A valid drivers license is required. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR THE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS. You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. How do you qualify for this job title? Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total experienc

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• I have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field.
• I have a combination of successful completion of coursework from an accredited college or university AND full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field to equal a total of four (4) years. College/university can substitute for the qualifying experience at the rate of every thirty (30) semester hours or every forty-five (45) quarter hours equals one (1) year of qualifying experience.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

02

The next question asks how many total years of education and/or full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience you have which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints and/or the interpretation or enforcement of fire regulations for occupancies, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection, construction or a safety related field. To help you answer this question, please use the following equivalency chart to convert any undergraduate college or university education you have completed into the appropriate amount of qualifying experience: Every thirty (30) undergraduate semester hours = One (1) year of experience Every forty-five (45) undergraduate quarter hours = One (1) year of experience Associate Degree = Two (2) years of experience Bachelor's Degree = Four (4) years of experience For example: if you have an Associate's degree in Fire Science and four (4) years of part-time paid experience as a volunteer fire fighter (which would mean that you worked 20 hours per week for 8 years), you would count the Associate's degree as two (2) years of experience from the chart above to add to your four (4) years of volunteer fire fighting experience for a total of six (6) years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: "I have a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above…" from the choices below. Here is another example: if you have thirty (30) college semester hours and twelve (12) years of paid experience which involved analyzing and interpreting structural blueprints, using the chart above, you would convert the thirty (30) semester hours to one (1) year of qualifying experience, and add that to your twelve (12) years of military experience to get a total of 13 years of combined education and qualifying experience. Therefore, you would select: "I have a total of twelve (12) or more years of combined education and

• I have a total of zero (0) to less than four (4) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
• I have a total of four (4) to less than six (6) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
• I have a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
• I have a total of eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
• I have a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.
• I have a total of twelve (12) or more years of combined education and/or qualifying experience as described above.

03

Special Requirement: A valid drivers license is required. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

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Type information about any college degrees, business school, vocational training or licensure here. You may also enter information about certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination here. Be as accurate as possible. This information will be used to determine your qualifications. For each entry, include details such as the degree, certificate or licensure earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following examples as a guide:

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Some college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational-Technical school: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
• Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, type "NONE" here.

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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resumé full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

06

Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resumé paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

Required Question

Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov