ASSISTANT ARSON DIVISION DIRECTOR

Position Marketing Statement

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Arson Division Director.  Under the direction of the Arson Division Director, this role involves performing highly responsible functions to organize and execute all aspects of the statewide Arson Investigations Program.  This pivotal position requires a dynamic leader capable of directing program goals, managing high-stakes investigations, and shaping legislative advocacy.  This role requires a leader who can effectively evaluate, direct, and control all aspects of the Arson Investigations Program, particularly in the absence of the Division Director.  As the Assistant Arson Division Director and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan.  We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Arson Division Director, performs highly responsible functions to organize and execute all aspects of the Arson Investigations Program.
• Establishes policies and procedures designed to enhance management’s execution and maintenance of program operations.
• Directs and manages OSFM Command Staff responsible for the oversight of OSFM Special Agents.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Directs OSFM Youth Firesetting Intervention Program (YSFIP).
• Implements the Division’s budget for effective and efficient utilization of the program resources, fiscal management, personnel management, budget, and program development.
• Advises the Fire Marshal and Executive team on long-range goals and objectives, policy, and budget matters in the Arson Investigations Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public administration including arson investigations or fire department programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience in managing and ensuring the efficient and productive running of an organization’s daily operations.
• Prefers certification as a Lead Homicide Investigator through an accredited institution.
• Prefers certification as an Evidence Technician.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience as an Arson Investigator.
• Prefers five (5) years of experiencing serving in a supervisory or command role.
• Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience overseeing complex law enforcement investigations.
• Prefers prior administrative experience composing and implementing policies and procedures for a private or public organization.
• Prefers prior experience independently drafting cost/budget projections for a private or public organization.
• Prefers experience speaking before large groups or audiences.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver's license.
• Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel statewide with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
• Requires ability to qualify for a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card.
• Requires ability to pass physical agility test at time of potential hire and an acceptable level of physical fitness be maintained in accordance with agency standards.
• Requires certification as a law enforcement officer from an accredited Illinois law enforcement academy.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to satisfy all continuing education or recertification requirements mandated by statute, rule, or the OSFM.
  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.