ASSISTANT ARSON DIVISION DIRECTOR

Job Requisition ID:  51966 
Closing Date:  12/22/2025
​Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary Range $11,750 - $13,750 Monthly
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  1
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 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.

 

Please note that the Office of the State Fire Marshal must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Position Identificaiton Number

51966

 

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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.<