Fire Inspector

City of San Bruno • San Bruno, CA

36d

About The Position

The City of San Bruno Fire Department is offering a unique career opportunity to those who desire a challenge and wish to work in a dynamic urban setting. The City seeks a self-motivated Fire Inspector to ensure that the City’s fire inspection program provides an excellent level of service to the surrounding community. Under the general supervision of a Fire Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector performs the full range of fire inspection duties including fire and life safety inspection, plan review, code enforcement activities, and assistance with fire investigations.
The Fire Inspector is a hard-working and dedicated individual with experience and ability to perform a full range of fire prevention duties, including: inspecting residential, commercial and industrial units for compliance with safety laws and ordinances, as well as maintaining complete and accurate records of fire safety codes, regulations, ordinances, inspections, violations, and penalties.
In addition to the technical duties involved with fire inspection, the Fire Inspector will have opportunities to educate and enrich the San Bruno community by planning and conducting public education programs and outreach regarding fire prevention, make presentations to civic organizations and school groups, as well as observing fire drills in schools, convalescent homes, businesses, and other places within the City.
The Fire Inspector will also work cooperatively with internal City departments on inspections and projects, provide expert guidance and direct support for plan check reviews, including providing professional-level reviews, comments, and recommendations to ensure that work conforms to current fire code standards and established City policy and procedure.
This position upholds fire inspection best practices, serves as an integral team player and demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and communication, adheres to labor and safety guidelines, ensures compliance with policy and procedures, respects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community, represents the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public, and performs in a manner that upholds the values of the City.
In addition to one year of experience in fire and life safety prevention inspection or a related field (two years of firefighting experience may be substituted for the one year of fire and life safety experience experience), a special requirement to be 21 years of age or older (per Health and Safety Penal Code 830.37), and the successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

• one year of experience in fire and life safety prevention inspection or a related field (two years of firefighting experience may be substituted for the one year of fire and life safety experience experience)
• 21 years of age or older (per Health and Safety Penal Code 830.37)
• successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation

Nice To Haves

• California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector I and/or II certification
• certification from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC)
• Upholding high standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in fire prevention and code enforcement activities.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with business owners, contractors, City staff, and the public.
• Working collaboratively as an integral member of the Fire Department team.
• Exercising sound judgment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Promoting public safety through proactive education, compliance, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• inspecting residential, commercial and industrial units for compliance with safety laws and ordinances
• maintaining complete and accurate records of fire safety codes, regulations, ordinances, inspections, violations, and penalties
• planning and conducting public education programs and outreach regarding fire prevention
• make presentations to civic organizations and school groups
• observing fire drills in schools, convalescent homes, businesses, and other places within the City
• work cooperatively with internal City departments on inspections and projects
• provide expert guidance and direct support for plan check reviews, including providing professional-level reviews, comments, and recommendations to ensure that work conforms to current fire code standards and established City policy and procedure

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Up to 7.5% Education and Certification Incentive Pay
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to $140 per month
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed