Fire Safety Specialist
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is seeking to fill Fire Safety Specialist vacancy in Norco. Additionally this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies throughout the County.
As a Fire Safety Specialist the incumbent will review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with safety protocols and applicable codes for various structures and environments including new and existing buildings and facilities fire protection systems and industrial processes. The incumbent will also provide professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures conduct site inspections and perform other related duties as required.
Competitive candidates will have completed one or all of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA IB IC and ID) at the time of application. Completion of the International Code Council National Fire Protection Agency or other Fire Inspector certifications may be considered. Completion of the Fire Inspector Series II courses the Plans Examiner Series and the Penal Code 832 course is highly desired.Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants and may be used to fill current and future vacancies countywide. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Review building and site plans; make recommendations or corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements; determine appropriate fire protection measures; prepare conditions of approval.Study and evaluate building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.Review fire system plans; determine water requirements for fire protection.Conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as it relates to fire codes.Review commercial industrial and multi-unit building plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.Coordinate plan checking with other departments and make recommendations relative to use changes and adoption of codes ordinances and departmental standards.Perform advanced site inspections to determine solutions to various project issues by working with architects engineers and construction personnel.Research compile and maintain various reports files and correspondences.Attend meetings with County or City planning personnel architects and developers as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:Graduation from high school possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.Experience:Two years performing fire safety inspections building construction inspections or plans examination. (An associate degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection or building construction technology may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)Courses/Certifications: Completion of one or all of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA IB IC and ID) at the time of application is preferred. Additional certifications issued by the International Code Council National Fire Protection Agency or any other recognized Fire Inspection agency may be considered. Completion of the Fire Inspector series II courses the Plans Examiner Series and the Penal Code 832 course is highly desired.License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License.Knowledge of:Technical knowledge of codes and standards fire safety protection system methods procedures and building codes; fire code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.
Ability to: Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepare accurate reports; interpret codes and regulations for the public; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and the general public.Certification Requirements After Hire: Within one year of employment candidates must obtain a valid Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal the International Code Council or an equivalent certifying body. Within two years of employment candidates are expected to obtain valid Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal the International Code Council or their equivalents.Each applicant must upload their certifications transcripts and/or degrees at the time of application. These documents will be reviewed to determine eligibility to proceed in the selection process.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE). SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact Information
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Ulysses Gerardo at or .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
IC
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