Fire Prevention Specialist

City of Placentia • Placentia, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Placentia is recruiting for a full-time Fire Prevention Specialist. This position operates on a 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The filing deadline is August 2, 2026. This role is within the City of Placentia Fire & Life Safety Department. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Specialist performs technical fire prevention inspection and enforcement tasks to ensure compliance with applicable codes, including state and local fire, life/safety, and building codes and ordinances. The specialist will also provide public information, develop educational programs regarding fire safety practices, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• 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.
• Three (3) years of related fire safety inspection, fire public education, and/or fire plan review experience are required.
• Valid, current driver’s license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in fire science or related field is highly desired.
• Previous municipal experience is highly desirable.
• Technical certification or coursework in hazardous materials management, code enforcement, and fire investigation practices, or a similar level of education, training, and certification.
• Fire Inspector 1, Fire Inspector 2, Fire Marshal, and Plans Examiner certifications, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety inspections on new and existing occupancies, fire protection equipment, building plans, new construction development projects, state mandate occupancies, hazardous occupancies, and other facilities and equipment for compliance with applicable codes and standards and make recommendations for improved fire protection.
• Issues permits for hazardous operations, dangerous chemicals, and flammable materials.
• Work closely with Fire, Building, and other departments and agencies in coordinating plans, building reviews, and fire protective services.
• 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, report correspondence, and compile statistical data; interpret fire codes, building codes, state laws, and local ordinances.
• Develop and conduct public education programs and training relative to protection; participate in community outreach programs and special events; attend special meetings; and participate in professional group associations.
• 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 to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Benefits

• The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.
• The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.
• The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.
• The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree