Fire Prevention Department Assistant (Entry)

City of Huntington Beach • Huntington Beach, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time, Non-Permanent Position. The Ideal Candidate possesses effective communication and cooperative interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy environment where attention to detail is important, excellent customer service skills, and be available to work a minimum of 18 hours a week. This individual would be self-motivated, requiring little oversight and direction once given the necessary training and experience. The candidate must possess a strong teamwork mentality and successfully work independently while completing given tasks onsite. This individual will professionally represent the Fire Department and operate in a performance based environment built on our core values: Humility, Social Awareness, Passion, Exceptionality, Integrity and Legacy. Under the mentorship of the Deputy Fire Marshal and other Community Risk Reduction personnel, the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction Department Assistant assignment provides the opportunity to gain fire prevention experience working alongside Fire Service professionals. This position requires fieldwork and inspections; interacting with residents, business owners and other members of the public; and performing related office assignments. Fire Prevention/Community Risk Department Assistants serve at the pleasure of the Fire Chief. Temporary/part-time employment does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

Requirements

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fire prevention/community risk reduction
• Arithmetic and basic algebra
• Computer equipment and associated software programs
• Customer service principles
• Prepare reports and communications; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Communicate and work effectively with fire personnel and the general public
• Ensure safety and professional work standards are met
• Establish and maintain cooperative customer service relationships with those contacted; and deliver quality customer service
• Represent the Fire Department in a professional manner at all times
• Meet and follow the Fire Department's uniform attire policies while conducting essential duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and throughout the course of employment.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass a background check, which includes a Live Scan
• Must provide a 10 year driving history report from the DMV
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with major coursework in Fire Technology, Engineering, Fire Science, Public or Business Administration, or related field is recommended, though not required, for this position.
• One (1) year prior experience working for a Fire Department is highly desirable.
• Completion of OSFM Fire Inspection 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D is highly desirable.
• Previous customer service experience is highly desirable.
• Previous fire administration or prevention experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Initial contact and appointment processing.
• Follow up inspections on minor fire code violations.
• Updating Knox keys when requested by the community.
• Data and billing verifications.
• Assist with public records requests.
• Community Risk Reduction home safety inspections and smoke alarm installations.
• Assist with administrative tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Assist with providing administrative support including, but not limited to: answering inquiries from the public, preparing special projects and reports, as well as data input related to fire inspection and prevention activities.
• Assist with special events.
• Assist with public education programs.
• Perform life safety inspections for R2 facilities.
• Assist with community engagement events to promote community risk reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED