Fire Services Specialist (As-Needed - Hybrid)

CSG Consultants - Private Link•Foster City, CA

6d•$54 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Services Specialist conducts comprehensive fire inspections and fire and life safety plan reviews for the Company’s clients in accordance with governing jurisdictions’ interpretations. The position consults with jurisdictions and provides additional services as needed. Work includes travel to client and job sites, a mix of independent and team work, and occasional overtime throughout the year. The role is described as as-needed and hybrid, and candidates must live locally or within California; relocation expenses are not provided.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree in Fire Technology or another related field.
At least five years of experience performing inspections or fire plan reviews for a jurisdiction or municipality.
Certification as a Fire Code Inspector issued by NCA, CSFM, or ICC, or certification as a Fire Inspector II issued by ICC or CSFM.
Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner issued by ICC or CSFM.
Completion of California State Fire Prevention Courses.
Strong oral communication skills for explaining and applying fire protection codes, ordinances, and guidelines.
Ability to walk, crawl, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Complex reading skills to interpret California codes.
Strong writing skills for communicating with architects, engineers, and applicants through written comments, letters, and regulatory documents.
Adequate vision to review plans, read documents, and drive.
Critical decision-making and advanced analytical skills.
General word-processing and computer skills.
Ability to attend work and perform job duties regularly and consistently.
Valid Class C California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to travel to client and job sites.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interpret building codes, ordinances, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Travel to and perform on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and jurisdictionally adopted regulations.
Review building, fire protection equipment, and industrial process plans and specifications under applicable Federal, State, and Municipal fire protection codes, ordinances, and guidelines.
Interpret applicable fire protection codes and explain their application to sites and plans to parties involved in plan use or site construction.
Prepare field reports describing corrective actions for architects, engineers, contractors, and applicants to address deficiencies identified during plan inspections or reviews.
Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures, and installations.
Research problems, analyze approaches, and recommend solutions.
Attend meetings and conduct on-site building evaluations to ensure minimum fire and life safety compliance provisions are met.
Maintain expertise in current codes and advances in fire and life safety protection technology, materials, and methods through continuing education.
Conduct hazardous materials inspections, issue hazardous materials permits, and research technical resources concerning hazardous materials.
Investigate complaints about violations of fire prevention laws.
Maintain files of reports.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, including family coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on the selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and transit/parking benefits
Group and voluntary life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program
401(k) program with company match
15 days of paid time off
12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave for part-time/as-needed employees
Employee Assistance program
Fitness reimbursement program
Professional Development program