Assistant Fire Marshal in Training

Assistant Fire Marshal in Training

Salary

$37,536.00 - $65,020.00 Annually

Location

Cabell County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

FIRE27006 PSA

Department

DHS - Fire Marshals Office

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

CABELL

JACKSON

KANAWHA

MASON

PUTNAM

ROANE

Civil Service Type:

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

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent and four (4) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer experience in law enforcement, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection or safety related fields.

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 above training at a rate of one (1) year for every thirty (30) semester hours.

AND

Special Requirement: All new hires after July 1, 2020 shall comply with the law enforcement certification requirements set forth in West Virginia Code §30-29-1 et seq. New hires without certification must complete training to acquire the required law enforcement certification in compliance with the aforementioned West Virginia Code.

TEST EXEMPTION: Applicants with a verified Bachelors or Masters from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice; Criminology; Law Enforcement; Forensic Science; Homeland Security; Fire Science & Emergency Management; Public Safety & Security; Public Safety & Emergency Management; Investigative Forensics; Public Safety Administration; Emergency Management; Occupational Safety and Health; or Architecture are NOT required to take the online examination. These applicants receive automatic preference in eligible referral.

TEST EXEMPTION: Applicants that are certified in Law Enforcement will be exempt from the testing requirement.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must successfully complete a psychological examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter.
• Applicants must successfully complete a medical examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter.
• Applicants must successfully complete a physical performance test prior to appointment and as required thereafter.
• Applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis drug-screening test prior to initial employment.
• All employees in this job class shall be subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing for reasonable suspicion as set forth in agency policy.
• Applicants character and suitability for employment as an Assistant Fire Marshal must be verified through an agency investigation prior to employment.
• Applicants background must be clear of felony convictions.
• Applicants are subject to recurring background checks as may be required by law, rule, standard, or policy.
• Applicants will be required to work various shifts and it is understood schedules are subject to change at any time.
• Applicants are subject to mandatory overtime requirements and must be available for assignment to any location in the State of West Virginia.
• Applicants must possess a valid drivers license prior to appointment and continuously maintain such license while employed in this classification.
• Applicants must maintain a working telephone in order for the agency to contact them.
• Applicants shall successfully complete training as may be required by policies established by the State Fire Marshal, or as may be required by law, rule, or standard.
• Applicants must possess the ability to perform the essential functions and tasks of the classification.

Other Information

Counties of Vacancies - Cabell, Kanawha, Jackson, Mason, Putnam and Roane

Special Hiring Rate:

Certified - $39,416

Non-certified - $34,398

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

01

Test Exemption: Applicants that are certified in Law Enforcement will be exempt from the testing requirement. Are you certified in Law Enforcement? Test Exemption: Applicants who have a Bachelors or Masters degree from one of those listed below DO NOT have to take the online test to be placed on an active register. If you possess this type of degree, you will be exempt from the test requirement. • Criminal Justice • Criminology • Law Enforcement • Forensic Science • Homeland Security • Fire Science & Emergency Management • Public Safety & Security • Public Safety & Emergency Management • Investigative Forensics • Public Safety Administration • Emergency Management • Architecture • Occupational Safety and Health If you have not graduated or if you have a major other than those listed above, you must take the online test. All degrees must be verified by official transcript or diploma; if we do not have verification of your degree you will not qualify.

• I have a degree in one of the majors listed above and acknowledge that I am exempt from the testing requirement.
• I do not have a degree with one of the majors listed above or have not graduated yet and will take the online examination.
• Yes, I am certified in Law Enforcement and acknowledge that I am exempt from the testing requirement.
• No, I am not certified in Law Enforcement and will take the online examination.

02

Education/Experience. Do you possess a Bachelors degree? OR Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent AND 4 years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer experience in law enforcement, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection or a safety related field? OR Do you have any combination of experience described and successful completion of college coursework, which may be substituted at a rate of 1 year for every 30 semester hours? Experience must be stated on your application. All degrees must be verified by official transcript or diploma; if we do not have verification of your degree you will not qualify.

• YES
• NO

03

If you graduated with a Bachelors or Masters Degree, please select your major.

• Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Law Enforcement
• Forensic Science
• Homeland Security
• Fire Science & Emergency Management
• Public Safety & Security
• Public Safety & Emergency Management
• Investigative Forensics
• Public Safety Administration
• Emergency Management
• Architecture
• Occupational Safety & Health
• I do not have a degree in one of the majors listed.

04

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.

05

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

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