Senior Fire Inspector
Willdan•Oakland, CA
•$55 - $65
About The Position
Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is hiring a part-time Senior Fire Inspector in the Oakland area. The role focuses on fire and life safety inspections for new construction and tenant improvements, particularly commercial, multifamily, and high-rise developments. The inspector examines commercial, residential, and industrial properties during and after construction, evaluates compliance with applicable codes and approved plans, documents deficiencies, and coordinates with project stakeholders and jurisdiction staff.
Requirements
- ICC Fire Inspector 1 or California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 1 certification is required.
- Proficiency in the use and application of the California Building and Fire Codes and applicable NFPA standards.
- Experience working for or on behalf of a municipal fire department or other public agency.
- Strong technical judgment and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and professionally with jurisdiction staff, contractors, design professionals, and the public.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- ICC Fire Inspector II or California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 2 certification is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections of new construction and tenant improvements, emphasizing commercial, multifamily, and high-rise developments.
- Read and interpret approved building and site plans, fire protection system drawings, specifications, and conditions of approval to verify compliance during construction.
- Inspect fire apparatus access, fire lanes, water supplies, hydrants, and underground fire service installations.
- Perform inspections and witness acceptance testing of fire protection and life safety systems, including fire sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarms, emergency responder communications coverage systems, and smoke control systems.
- Verify required coordination and operation of interconnected fire protection and life safety systems.
- Coordinate with developers, architects, contractors, system installers, building officials, and jurisdiction staff to resolve inspection deficiencies and code compliance questions.
- Inspect hazardous materials storage, handling, and operations for compliance with applicable codes and permit requirements.
- Investigate complaints involving fire and life safety hazards.
- Research, interpret, and apply fire prevention codes and ordinances.
- Document inspection results, identify corrective actions, and perform follow-up inspections to verify that deficiencies have been resolved.
- Coordinate with other enforcement agencies and assist jurisdictions with enforcement proceedings, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
