Fire Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Riverside County Fire Department is hiring a journey-level Fire Safety Specialist, initially for a vacancy in Indio; qualified candidates may also be considered for future vacancies throughout Riverside County. Assigned to the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal, the incumbent ensures adherence to technical fire protection plans and fire defense plans. The position performs the full range of duties with substantial technical knowledge and little supervision or guidance, reporting to a Supervising Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal. The specialist reviews plans and specifications for new and existing buildings and facilities, fire protection systems, and industrial processes, and provides professional advice and assistance to departmental staff on fire protection requirements and procedures. Competitive candidates will have completed one or more California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA, IB, IC, and ID) by the time of application.
Requirements
- Two years of experience performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, or plans examination. The application or resume must clearly demonstrate this experience.
- An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection or building construction technology may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Possess a valid California Driver's License.
- Know technical codes and standards, fire-safety protection-system methods, procedures and building codes, and fire-code requirements related to construction, fire protection, and fire-apparatus access.
- Be able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, prepare accurate reports, interpret codes and regulations for the public, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of one or more California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA, IB, IC, and ID) by the time of application.
Responsibilities
- Review building and site plans; recommend or identify corrections related to code and ordinance requirements, determine appropriate fire protection measures, and prepare conditions of approval.
- Evaluate building and development plans and specifications for compliance with applicable fire protection and life-safety laws, codes, and regulations.
- Review fire system plans and determine water requirements for fire protection.
- Conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures for fire-code compliance.
- Review commercial, industrial, and multi-unit building plans and specifications for compliance with applicable fire protection and life-safety laws, codes, and regulations.
- Coordinate plan checking with other departments and recommend the use, changes, or adoption of codes, ordinances, and departmental standards.
- Perform advanced site inspections and work with architects, engineers, and construction personnel to resolve project issues.
- Research, compile, and maintain reports, files, and correspondence.
- Attend meetings with County or City planning personnel, architects, and developers as needed.
- Provide professional advice and assistance to departmental staff on fire protection requirements and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
