Deputy State Fire Marshal III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000807
- Class code
- 20000807
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Deputy State Fire Marshal III is $4,040 to $6,464 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000807.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 08/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Performs and coordinates investigative and administrative duties in the enforcement of the general inspection program. Supervises employees and the general inspection program in an assigned region to ensure compliance with fire/life safety codes and oversees training; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Supervises and assigns the duties and work to employees who inspect public buildings for compliance with fire/life safety codes. Reviews employee computer data regularly to ensure all facilities are being inspected promptly. Serves as lead inspector in assigned area. Provides technical advice and assistance to field personnel. Assists the State Fire Marshal in decisions concerning fire/life safety codes, policies, and procedures. Provides next level response to professional inquiries on code applications, disputes, and complaints received regarding fire and life safety matters. Answers inquiries and complaints from the general public. Conducts seminars and training sessions on fire safety.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have 3 years of experience as a Deputy State Fire Marshal II or 5 years of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree in fire science technology, architecture, engineering or related field will substitute for two years of fire/life safety inspection experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must have completed the FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program 100 and 700 level courses.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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