Fire Systems Inspector (Finance)
The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) seeks to fill Fire Systems Inspector vacancies in Palm Desert & Riverside. This recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies throughout the county. The Fire Systems Inspector performs inspections of buildings and facilities under construction, existing facilities, fire protection systems, and industrial processes; prepares and issues fire and life safety inspection reports notices of correction, notices of violation, and may issue fire code permits and other documents related to compliance; manages other program elements, as requested and defined by the Fire Department; performs other related duties as required.
Completion of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series I is required. Competitive candidates will have experience working with an Authority Having Jurisdiction(AHJ) and/or c ompleted the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series II and/or the Plans Examiner series.
The Fire Systems Inspector is responsible for technical fire safety inspections and works independently in the performance of field and office duties under general supervision of a Supervising Fire Marshal, or other leadership assigned to the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal or a contract city. Incumbents perform the more routine investigative and compliance work, under supervision, while acquiring the training and skills necessary to perform the full range of fire prevention inspection activities. Work is initially subject to detailed and frequent review that lessens as more experience is gained.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
What's Next?
This position is open to all applicants
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.• Inspect assigned building and development projects for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations relating to fire protection and life safety; conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as they relate to fire and life safety code compliance; inspect special events, temporary structures, and pyrotechnic sales and displays for conformance with applicable laws.
• Witness and/or certify the installation and testing of specialized fire protection systems that include, but are not limited to, private underground fire main systems, hood duct or suppression systems, fire sprinklers, standpipe systems, self-contained high-rise systems, fire alarm systems, and other specialized equipment and systems.
• Perform annual business and multi-family residential fire inspections; may perform annual fire and life safety clearance inspections of facilities licensed for public care, such as hospitals, residential care facilities, and childcare centers; prepare and issue notices of correction, notices of violation, and may issue fire code permit and other compliance or informational documents in accordance with the California Fire Code.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of properties in compliance or violation of fire safety laws and regulations. Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, hazard reduction and abatement inspections, plans examination, or fire suppression. (15 semester units or 22 quarter units from an accredited college or university in fire protection may be substituted for the required experience.)
Other: Completion of the California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series courses 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D is required. Completion of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series II and Plans Examiner series is highly desired
Each applicant is required to attach their transcripts, degree, and/or certifications as part of the application screening process. These documents will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
Knowledge of: Technical knowledge of codes and standards; fire safety protection systems; methods and procedures related to fire prevention; applicable fire, life safety and building codes; code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.
Ability to: Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepare accurate reports; interpret codes and regulations for the public; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and the general public; effectively communicate in both verbal and written form; operate standard office equipment and systems to retrieve and enter data; make public presentations.For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Ulysses Gerardo at 951-955-5772 or via email at ugerardo@rivco.org .
