Chief Deputy of Operations - Chief Dep State Fire Marshal

Working Title: Chief Deputy of Operations

Job Class: Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 94992

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/19/2026

• Closing Date : 07/09/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Fire Marshal / FIRE MARSHAL MGMT

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - 30%

• Salary Range: $47.38 - $68.02 / hourly; $98,929 - $142,025 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. We are currently in a hybrid work environment.

This position is headquartered in St. Paul. This position includes use of a state vehicle and requires residency in Minnesota or an adjoining county in a neighboring state.

This position serves as one of two Chief Deputy State Fire Marshals with primary oversight and direction over the fire investigations, state emergency response teams, data and education, and fire service support teams within the State Fire Marshal (SFM) division. This position is a member of the SFM senior leadership and management team that includes the state fire marshal, chief deputies, MBFTE Executive Director and SFM business manager. Responsibilities also include formulation and interpretation of division policy, management of assigned teams, purchasing and other financial matters, and coordination of human resource functions. This position has considerable latitude to perform within broad guidelines established by the state fire marshal and has the authority to act on behalf of the state fire marshal in their absence.

What’s Good About this Job:

Our Core Operating Principles

State Fire Marshal is trusted - We hold true to the public's faith in us to be knowledgeable, consistent, and dependable.

State Fire Marshal is accessible - Those that depend on our resources and services can expect to receive responsive, accurate, and practical support.

State Fire Marshal is forward-thinking - Different situations may require different types of support, but our efforts will always prioritize collaboration and put the safety of Minnesotans ahead of traditions or habits that are no longer useful.

We work across the state with organizations and stakeholders to building partnerships to ensure the MN fire service is prepared, supported and successful.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience including the responsibility of hiring, firing, discipline, performance management and workforce management

• Two years’ experience in program management, business process improvement, and policy development

• One year experience managing and developing budgets

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to the public, colleagues, stakeholders and elected public officials

• Previous experience working with the Minnesota State Fire Code or International Fire Code, national standards (e.g., NFPA) and their application, and a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and methods of fire safety and prevention programs

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, fire service administration, or closely related field

• Previous experience in delivery and/or development of fire/life safety education

• IAAI Certification in fire investigations (i.e., IAAI-FIT, IAAI-CFI, etc.)

• IFSAC or ProBoard certification as a Fire Inspector I or higher

• Knowledge of fire ground or other related emergency incident operations

• Knowledge of fire department or other related emergency services field operations

• Previous experience working with State Emergency Response Assets (i.e., Chemical Assessment Teams, USAR, MART, Bomb Squads)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Requires occasional work in a variety of outdoor environments, varying temperatures and weather conditions at fire investigation scenes and active fire, wildfire, or hazardous materials incidents.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal history check

• Reference checks

• Driver's license history

• Drug Screening

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.