RESTRICTED ACCESS: JOB ID # 14332

City of Fresno, CA•Fresno, CA

42d

About The Position

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector. Under direction, the incumbent supervises and coordinates the work of subordinate staff in all aspects of fire prevention, including fire inspectors, plan review process, confined space inspections, hazardous materials inspections, and/or fire prevention education. In addition, the incumbent will consult with City Attorney's staff, property owners, contractors, architects, and engineers regarding compliance with state laws, City building and fire codes, and applicable laws and regulations; and will investigate the more difficult field problems, interpret applicable fire codes and ordinances; and acts as a mediator/facilitator for construction compliance issues. The current vacancy exists in the Fire Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Fire Protection Specialist Certificate OR California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector II Certificate.
Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Plan Examiner Certificate.
Possession of an International Code Council Fire Inspector I Certificate.
Possession of ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400, and IS-700 and 800 Certificates.
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Senior Fire Prevention Inspector with the City of Fresno or four (4) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Fire Prevention Inspector II with the City of Fresno.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license at time of application.
Completion of the five core classes consisting of Fire Protection Organization, Fire Prevention Technology, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems, Building Construction, and Fire Behavior and Combustion within 18 months of appointment.
An incumbent hired into the City of Fresno after June 2, 2025 must possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Marshal certificate OR completion of the Fire Marshal courses 1A, 1B, 1D, and 1E within 24 months of appointment.
Failure to complete the required coursework within the specified time period above shall be cause for termination.
Eligible candidates certified to the Fire Department for consideration must successfully complete the Fire Chief's interview, polygraph test, and extensive background investigation before receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the work of subordinate staff in all aspects of fire prevention, including fire inspectors, plan review process, confined space inspections, hazardous materials inspections, and/or fire prevention education.
Consults with City Attorney's staff, property owners, contractors, architects, and engineers regarding compliance with state laws, City building and fire codes, and applicable laws and regulations
Investigates the more difficult field problems, interpret applicable fire codes and ordinances
Acts as a mediator/facilitator for construction compliance issues.

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees only.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.