FIRE INSPECTOR I/II
Level I: $7,835 - $9,523 per month
Level II: $8,637 - $10,498 per month
(Appointment level will depend on experience and qualifications)
Plus excellent benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm
THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 62,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $172 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.
San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.
THE POSITION:
The San Rafael Fire Department is recruiting for one full-time Fire Inspector I/II position. Appointment will be made at the appropriate level depending upon qualifications. Under supervision from the Deputy Fire Marshal, this position reviews, inspects, and investigates for fire prevention related activities; inspects fire protection systems, construction sites, occupancies, structures, buildings, and storage and usages to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable state and local ordinances, and with nationally recognized fire protection standards; investigates and reviews a variety of fire-related issues; enforces the fire and building related codes and other aspects of the municipal code relating to construction, code enforcement, and building inspection; conducts field inspections for compliance with fire and life safety standards; conducts plan reviews; and does related work as assigned.
Fire Inspector I: This is the entry-level class in the Fire Inspector series. Employees at this level perform more routine tasks and duties which do not require prior specialized experience. Generally, work is supervised and reviewed both during performance and upon completion under the direction of the Fire Inspector II or the plans examiner positions. Employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
Fire Inspector II: This is the journey-level class in the Fire Inspector series. Employees at this level are expected to perform the full range of fire prevention inspection duties and operate under general supervision. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This level requires substantial prior fire prevention training and inspection experience.
This position performs the following essential job duties (including but not limited to):
Fire Inspector I:
- Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention and fire safety laws, City and State ordinances and other regulations.
- Perform periodic inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances; identify fire hazards; recommend corrective actions; perform follow-up inspections to see that corrective actions have been taken.
- Investigate complaints pertaining to violation of fire prevention laws; issue correction orders as necessary.
- Perform tests on water flow sprinkler and fire alarms and elevator return systems.
- Prepare accurate records and reports.
- Participates in fire investigation efforts.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Fire Inspector II: (In addition to the duties for Fire Inspector I)
- Provide training, direction and review the work product of the Fire Inspector I.
- Provide information to the public concerning fire prevention practices and procedures; assist in training programs and group presentations relative to fire prevention.
- Instruct fire suppression crews about code interpretation and inspection techniques regarding fire prevention.
- Check building plans for code compliance; consult with architects and developers regarding problems and solutions.
- Review plan submittals for fire suppression and alarm systems, calculate fees, and issue Fire Permits, and perform required inspection of those systems to assure compliance.
- May participate in fire investigation in cooperation with the Fire Department.
To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of/ability to:
Fire Inspector I:
- Principles, practices, and techniques of fire prevention.
- Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
- State Housing Code.
- English grammar, spelling, vocabulary and report writing.
- Work within a team environment.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
- Detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard safety practices.
- Read and interpret building plans, regulations and standard safety practices.
- Read and interpret building plans.
- Learn to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and building construction with firmness and tact.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work such as builders, contractors, the general public and building inspectors.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminals and necessary computer programs.
- Express ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and work comfortably with computers.
- Deal tactfully and in a cooperative manner with architects, engineers, developers, the public and City staff to provide a high level of customer service.
Fire Inspector II: (In addition to the duties for Fire Inspector I)
- Principles, practices, techniques and equipment for fire suppression.
- Building construction practices.
- Procedures and techniques for operation and testing equipment such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm systems.
- Perform journey-level fire prevention inspection skills for a variety of buildings, structures, and installations.
- Perform annual maintenance inspections of commercial occupancies and assist engine companies with more difficult commercial inspections.
- Perform plan reviews of building plans as well as plan submittals related to fire permits and assist the Fire Plans Examiner as needed.
- Identify fire hazards and recommend corrective actions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Fire Inspector I:
- One year or more of responsible experience in a variety of building construction or related inspection work that may include working with fire prevention regulations.
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level fire science or prevention classes.
- Possession of a California Class “C” drivers license, and satisfactory driving record.
- Maintenance of a California driver’s license is a condition of employment.
- Possession of a Fire Science Certificate is desirable.
Fire Inspector II:
- A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible fire prevention inspection experience.
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level fire science or prevention classes.
- Fire suppression experience is desirable.
- Possession of a California Class “C” driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record.
- Maintenance of a California driver’s license is a condition of employment.
- Possession of one or more of the following is required:
- Fire Science Certificates 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C
- Certification – Section 832 Penal Code – State of California
- Uniform Fire code Certification (WFCA-ICBO/ICC)
- ICBO or ICC certificates are desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift an/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application. The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Prior to appointment candidate must mass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, and fingerprinting. To file an application, go to: www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20503578.
For more information about the City of San Rafael, go to: www.cityofsanrafael.org
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant.
