Fire Inspector jobs in Vallejo, CA

Definition

Distinguishing Characteristics

Fire Prevention Inspector I: Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of fire prevention, customer service, administrative, and public outreach/educational tasks and duties while learning the more complex and technical fire inspection and code enforcement functions. Initially, under close supervision, positions in this job class conduct the more routine fire inspections and follow-up re-inspections and administer specialized fire prevention and education programs while training to perform the more complex and responsible fire inspection activities.

Fire Prevention Inspector II: This journey level class in the Fire Prevention Inspector series performs the full range of professional fire prevention inspection duties, as assigned. Fire Prevention Inspector II is fully competent and carries out duties associated with the enforcement of applicable life and safety code ordinances; inspection of buildings and facilities; delivery of public education on fire and life safety; fire hazard identification, reduction, and mitigation; weed abatement; and other related duties as assigned. The Fire Prevention Inspector II provides technical assistance to Chief Officers and other fire prevention and suppression personnel and may provide general supervision to lower level positions.

Fire Prevention Inspector I: General supervision is provided by a Fire Division Chief or his/her designee. Responsibilities may also include providing technical supervision to lower level positions in a training environment.

Fire Prevention Inspector II: General supervision is provided by a Fire Division Chief or his/her designee. Responsibilities may also include providing supervision, leadership, training, and assignment of work to subordinate technical and clerical staff.

Representative Duties / Qualifications

The representative duties listed include essential and non-essential functions. Individuals with disabilities will be considered for placement into positions in this class based upon an assessment of the essential functions of the particular position.

Fire Prevention Inspector I/II:

• Assisting with and/or inspecting commercial, residential, educational and industrial occupancies for compliance with applicable codes and standards for fire prevention utilizing applicable safety practices; recommending appropriate corrective actions in response to noted hazards and violations.
• Basic plan review work.
• Assisting with and/or monitoring, coordinating, and participating in the follow-up to all code violations to ensure timely correction and/or appropriate penalties occur; issuing citations as necessary.
• Assisting with and/or implementing, managing and coordinating a variety of fire prevention programs, public education presentations, and vegetation management programs.
• Assisting with and/or inspecting new and existing construction projects and fire protection systems to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and applicable fire protection laws, ordinances, and regulations and conditions of approval.
• Planning, developing, and/or conducting fire and life safety education programs; identifying learning objectives, training methods, materials and presentation requirements to meet and/or respond to community needs; coordinating and implementing special related programs and events.
• Writing, reviewing, recommending for purchase, and/or updates fire and life safety educational materials and presentations; preparing advertising and announcements for training and related programs; coordinating with media representatives as assigned; acting as a primary source of data and information related to city's fire and life safety programs.
• Assisting the Fire Prevention Division and/or administrative staff in research and/or data gathering activities; reviewing and interpreting data collected and preparing reports with recommendations based on findings.
• Compiling materials and assisting in the preparation of reports, manuals and publications which may include statistical data; calculating and monitoring data related to fire and life safety as assigned.
• May represent the Fire Department in matters related to assigned functions at Planning Commission, City Council and other related meetings to assist in the review of project proposals and related matters; may make public information presentations on behalf of the Department related to fire prevention.
• Operating office equipment such as personal computer, other office equipment, and designated software packages in the performance of work related data entry and records management as needed.
• Performing a variety of administrative support functions such as completion of, forms, reports, and checklists; scheduling of fire prevention events and inspections; filing and recordkeeping of documents and other related materials.
• Other related duties may also be performed.

Fire Prevention Inspector II:

In addition to those listed above, representative duties of the Fire Prevention Inspector II include

• Reviews and examines building construction plans and drawings and inspects residential, commercial, industrial buildings and facilities, and places of public assembly during construction and after occupancy to ensure compliance with all fire, life safety and health codes; maintains records of inspections for all buildings and assure inspection schedules are carried out.
• Issues violation notices and follow up as required to sections which relate to fire prevention, detection, and suppression; reports to building owners or tenants regarding violations and required corrective actions.
• Interprets and enforces policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the City; provides technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers developers and the public.
• Develops and provides public education to groups on fire safety, evacuation, fire suppression with portable equipment, use of fire alarms and fire suppression systems, and other means of reporting fires and other emergencies.
• Provides training to fire or city staff on prevention, investigation or related subjects. · Develops and implements fire prevention policies and procedures, and life safety codes and ordinances as necessary.
• Provides input/performs budget development and general administrative activities. · Manages annual weed abatement and related fire prevention programs; serves as member of the traffic safety committee.
• May supervise, lead, train and assign the work of subordinate technical and clerical staff.
• Inspects building construction and repair sites and activities at all stages to ensure compliance with all pertinent state laws, local codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Reads and reviews building plans and specifications prior to building permit issuance and prior to conducting inspections; reviews code requirements and ensures compliance during inspection.
• Enforces administrative citations by giving instruction and warnings and/or recommending or issuing stop work orders, issuing citations, and researching complaints.

Knowledge of:

Fire Prevention Inspector I/II:

• Standard and accepted English usage including vocabulary, grammar and spelling;
• Basic techniques and methods of developing and presenting public education and training programs;
• Basic research techniques and methods;
• Sources and availability of information and data;
• Basic principles of fire prevention and safety techniques and methods;
• Operation of audio/visual and related media equipment related to the work.

Fire Prevention Inspector II:

In addition to those listed above, the Fire Prevention Inspector II is also knowledgeable of

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire protection prevention
• Applicable Federal, State, and City codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to fire and life-safety and building construction
• Hazardous materials, their proper use and storage requirements
• Principles and practices of building construction and residential/commercial fire sprinkler and alarm systems
• Basic fire science, fire technology, and fire behavior
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Standard fire department operations and terminology
• Computers and software applications related to the work

Ability to:

Fire Prevention Inspector I/II:

• Learn, understand and apply the city fire prevention's policies, operations, and procedures;
• Understand and implement a variety of both oral and written instructions in an independent manner;
• Understand and explain pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and codes related to assigned functions and responsibilities;
• Identify problems/issues within the parameters of assigned functions, analyze options according to established criteria, and recommend appropriate corrective action;
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and tactfully in both oral and written forms;
• Prepare reports and keep accurate records;
• Research regulations and/or technical reference materials;
• Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility;
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy;
• Prioritize and perform assigned work in a timely and proactive manner;
• Provide courteous and positive customer service;
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Education & Training

Fire Prevention Inspector I/II:

• The equivalent of a high school diploma is required.
• Completion of supplemental coursework from an accredited college or university in fire prevention, fire suppression, public education, communications, or a similar field is highly desirable.
• California State Fire Marshal certifications for Plan Examiner and Fire Inspector are highly desirable.

Fire Inspector II:

In addition to those listed above, Fire Prevention Inspector II have also obtained:

• California State Fire Marshal certifications for Fire Prevention Inspector Level 1 & 2.
• California State Fire Marshal Plan certification for Plan Examiner is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Two (2) years (Fire Prevention Inspector I) or three (3) years (Fire Prevention Inspector II) of progressively responsible work experience interpreting rules and regulations which involved customer contact, community outreach and/or educational activities.
• Experience as a plan reviewer is highly desirable.

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