Senior Fire Inspector

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The City of Oxnard Fire Department is hiring a Senior Fire Inspector. This position is open only to current City of Oxnard Fire Department employees who are Code Compliance Inspectors. The Senior Fire Inspector serves as a lead worker for inspection staff, providing work direction, review, and training. The role handles the most difficult and complex inspections and code enforcement matters and performs plan reviews and approvals of limited scope. The position receives general supervision for routine work and specific instruction on non-routine matters and deadlines. The role ensures building and site safety through complex construction inspections and code compliance work. It involves inspecting active and passive fire protection and life safety systems, reviewing fire protection and tenant improvement plans, coordinating with City departments and external stakeholders, and recommending or implementing resolutions to issues. The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, along with knowledge of local and state requirements concerning fire protection systems, hazardous materials, occupancy classifications, life safety, and fire protection and building construction. The minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; 15 college units in building construction or fire science coursework; four years of related work experience; and one year of vocational training in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field. Applicants must have a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, obtain International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification within six months of employment, and complete California Penal Code 832 Arrest Search and Seizure training before or during the 12-month probationary period. The position requires effective spoken and written English communication. The role is subject to a 12-month probationary period and is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Must be a current Code Compliance Inspector employee with the City of Oxnard Fire Department.
High school diploma or GED.
15 college units of building construction or fire science coursework.
Four years of related work experience.
One year of vocational training in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field.
Valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification within six months of employment.
Completion of California Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest Search and Seizure certificate prior to or during the 12-month probationary period.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Proficiency and comfort using computers for work functions; the City primarily uses Microsoft Office/Google and web-based tools.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Selected candidate must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

International Code Council Fire Inspector I or II certification.
State Fire Training Fire Inspector 1 or 2 certification.
International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the most complex inspections of new construction, existing occupancies, operational permits, and events.
Provide oversight, assistance, training, work direction, activity review, feedback, and technical direction to assigned staff.
Assign and monitor the work of other inspectors as a lead worker.
Investigate reported violations of municipal, state, and federal codes; determine required enforcement activities; establish priorities; and handle complex inspection and code enforcement situations.
Inspect complex active and passive fire protection systems and life safety building systems.
Perform fire protection and tenant improvement plan reviews and approvals of limited scope, including review of engineered fire protection tenant improvement plans and small new construction plans.
Recommend alternative methods of compliance, temporary certificates of occupancy, and approaches to other complex code administration matters.
Coordinate with City departments and staff, outside agencies, and program or project stakeholders; identify issues and conflicts; and recommend and implement resolutions.
Assist in providing leadership within the Fire Prevention Division.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.