Fire Prevention Engineer jobs in Anaheim, CA

THE POSITION: Under general supervision and direction of the Fire Marshal, perform technical fire prevention inspection and enforcement tasks to ensure compliance with applicable state, county, and agency fire and building codes, ordinances, and standards. This position will provide community outreach activities and develop educational programs to raise awareness and promote fire safety practices; and performs related duties as required.  

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 

• Conduct fire safety inspections on new and existing occupancies, fire protection equipment, building plans, new construction development projects, state-mandated occupancies, hazardous occupancies, and other facilities and equipment for compliance with applicable codes and standards and make recommendations for improved fire protection. 
• Review, understand, and interpret plan specifications to ensure the adequacy of fire protection systems, appliances, exits, and all specific requirements. 
• Issue permits for hazardous operations, dangerous chemicals, and inflammable materials. 
• Meet with contractors, developers, building officials, and other outside organizations to advise on state fire code and local ordinance requirements.
• Work closely with Fire, Building, and other departments and agencies in coordinating plan and building review and fire protective services.
• Interpret fire codes for the public and make recommendations for the alteration of inadequate fire prevention systems.
• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints regarding violations of fire codes and issue warnings and citations as required; prepare detailed inspection records and maintain up-to-date records of inspections. 
• Prepare and maintain a variety of inspection records, reports, and correspondence, and compile statistical data; interpret fire codes, building codes, state laws, and local ordinances. 
• Assist suppression personnel with fire inspections and the interpretation and enforcement of complex fire codes. 
• Develop and conduct public education programs and training relative to fire protection; participate in community outreach programs and special events; attend special meetings and participate in professional group associations. 
• Review statistics and fire causes in relation to existing provisions of the Fire Code and recommend modification when required. 
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire science and hazardous materials management and local and statewide code changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent AND college-level coursework in fire science, fire technology, building construction, or a related field is required.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time experience conducting fire safety inspections and fire public education experience, or equivalent,  is required. 
  • Experience performing related building construction inspections and/or conducting plan check examinations may be qualifying.  
  • Experience working for a fire protection district or governmental agency is highly desirable.  

• Possession of a valid Class 'C' Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment is required.
• Ability to obtain 'POST P.C. 832 Arrest and Firearms' certification within one (1) year of employment. 
• Ability to obtain 'Fire Inspector 1' and 'Fire Inspector 2 (A-D)' certifications from the California State Fire Marshal's Office, International Code Council, or equivalent as defined by the Fire Marshal within one (1) year of employment.

• *THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEW FOR THIS POSITION ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024*