FIELD STAFF SUPERVISOR - Cook County

Job Requisition ID:  55577 
Opening Date:  04/29/2026
Closing Date:  05/13/2026
Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title:  FIRE CERTIFICATION SPEC SPVSR (15283) 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $6,416 - $8,500 Monthly
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County:  Cook; DuPage; Kane; Lake; McHenry; Will
Number of Vacancies:  1
Merit Comp Code:  Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, 

and  a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

This position requires the selected candidate to live in Cook County (or a contiguous county) within six (6) months of hire.

 

Position Identification Number

55577

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Marketing Statement

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications for the position of Fire Certification Specialist Supervisor serving the northern region of Illinois.  We are seeking an energetic, skilled leader to supervise a growing team of intermittent Fire Certification Specialists and encourage new and revised procedures to assist the fire service and promote participation in the Division of Personnel Standards & Education certification programs.  The ideal candidate will serve as a knowledgeable resource to fire service organizations, providing expert guidance on rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.  Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential along with the capacity to work collaboratively and professionally with both staff and members of the fire service.  As a member of the OSFM team and an employee with the State of Illinois, the candidate will have access to state healthcare, generous benefits, and a competitive pension plan.  If you are passionate about fire safety and education, we invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct supervision to Fire Certification Specialists.
• Confers with fire service concerning rules and programs, responds to inquiries explaining procedures, providing information and assistance.
• Serves as a liaison between local fire jurisdictions and the OSFM by attempting to resolve complaints with certifications and training record reviews.
• Makes presentations to promote the certification program and provide notification of new and revised policies, rules and standards.
• Participates in supervisory staff meetings, makes recommendations for the establishment of new operating procedures or revisions of existing procedures.
• Conducts training reviews of practical (skill) objectives of certification programs, training records, claims for reimbursement, course approvals, facility approvals and safety aspects of participating jurisdictions to establish compliance with the administrative rules, policies and procedures of Division programs.
• Maintains recordkeeping of staff activities and prepares reports in compliance with agency rules.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably wit