Hybrid FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION) bei City of Torrance, CA

About the Department

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. 

Mission Statement
We serve with excellence through preparedness, response, and engagement.

The Department
The Torrance Fire Department is a nationally recognized ISO Class 1 premier all-risk public safety organization and a Center for Public Safety (CPSE) Accredited Agency. The primary mission is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for the entire community of Torrance. This is achieved through strong partnerships in all areas within the City of Torrance. Resources are strategically located across the City to ensure the community's expectations are being met. The Torrance Fire Department is comprised of the following functioning divisions: Administration, Communications, Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical Services, Logistics, Training, Operations, Planning, and Specialized Operations.

The Division
The Community Risk Reduction Division personnel are a well trained group of individuals who, as a team, work to prevent fires, loss of life, and property damage through code enforcement and regulatory measures. The Division provides fire safety information and assistance to City planners, commissioners and other City staff about new projects in the city; reviews new construction plans for fire protection regulations conformity and emergency access; and conducts additional special assignments throughout the city.

The Position
The Fire Prevention Specialist is directly supervised by the Fire Prevention Supervisor/ Deputy Fire Marshal. The Fire Prevention Specialist conducts inspections, plan review, and performs inspections of hazardous processes, fire protection and extinguishing systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards. This position performs progressively responsible activities of an administrative and technical nature related to environmental quality involving general compliance management (generally Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Material and Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management). The position maintains and coordinates records for permits and required testing and disposal of waste and hazardous materials; and reviews plans and conducts inspections of underground storage tanks based on regulatory compliance.

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Note: Fire Prevention Specialists are required to work 10 hours a day, four (4) days a week (4/10 schedule).

The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving.  The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks!   Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!

Position Duties

Experience and Education
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention including conducting inspections, plan checking and testing of hazardous processes and fire protection and extinguishing systems.

Familiarity with safety requirements for hazardous material use, handling, storage, disposal or inspection is desirable for assignment to Hazardous Materials.

Familiarity with fire safety and disaster preparedness or emergency management and public speaking and training/instructional techniques is desirable for assignment to Public Education.

Education:

For UPA (Unified Program Agencies) staff who have experience in conducting and/or overseeing inspections and enforcement activities prior to July 1, 2024, the following education requirements apply in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27, Div 1, Article 5, Section 15260 (b):

Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college-level coursework and/or specialized training in Fire Prevention, Fire Science, or Fire Technology.

For UPA staff who do not have experience conducting and/or overseeing inspections and enforcement activities prior to July 1, 2024, the following education requirements apply in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27, Div 1, Article 5, Section 15260 (a)(1-3):

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or degree with major course work from one or more of the following disciplines: Biology or microbiology; Chemistry or chemical engineering; Physics or physical science; Environmental science; Geology or soil science; Environmental health; Environmental or sanitary engineering; Toxicology; Industrial hygiene; Hazardous materials management; or Fire science or fire technology.

- OR -

Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.

- OR -

Thirty (30) semester units or forty-six (46) quarter units in the disciplines listed in italics from an accredited college or university, or other institution. One year of qualifying experience in hazardous materials management regulation, analysis, or research; environmental research, monitoring, surveillance or enforcement; or resource recovery may be substituted for a maximum of 15 semester units or 23 quarter units.

License and/or Certificates 

The following licenses and/or certifications must be in possession and maintained throughout employment:

Valid California Class C Drivers' License; and

(Incumbents must obtain the following certifications by end of probation)

California Penal Code 832 certificate;
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certificate;
International Code Council (ICC) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector certificate;
American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate;
Fire Investigator certificate from California State Fire Marshal (CSFM).
 
The following certifications are desirable:
Certified Stormwater Inspector – Municipal certificate;
ICC Fire Inspector I or II;
ICC Fire Plans Examiner;
CSFM Fire Inspector I or II;
CSF Fire Plans Examiner
CSFM Community Risk Educator.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Knowledge of laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to fire and environmental safety enforcement;
• Principles and techniques of fire and environmental inspection work;
• Knowledge of cause of origin/arson investigation;
• Enforce regulations tactfully;
• Maintain good working relationships with City staff and businesses within the City; and
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.  First review of applications will be those received by Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.  If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following:

Performance Exam: 40% (Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025)
Panel Interview: 60% (Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.

Other Qualifications

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The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.  Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 before the test date. 
 
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check (including personal history questionnaire, background interview, Live Scan, reference check, official transcript submittal and polygraph).
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
 
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

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