Fire Prevention Specialist bei City of Palm Springs
City of Palm Springs · Palm Springs, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
THE CITY: Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there’s always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on, visit theEngage Palm Springswebsite. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit theMunicipal Equity Indexwebsite.
THE POSITION is a member of the Palm Springs Fire Department and performs a variety of fire safety education, fire prevention, safety inspections, enforcement duties, and related work as required
Position Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of existing buildings, structures, and fire equipment installations; contact the responsible parties in person and in writing; and perform follow-up inspections to see what remedial action has been taken as directed.
- Perform and participate in fire and life safety surveys and examinations of commercial, industrial, and residential properties; locate and identify existing or potential fire and life safety problems; recommend and require appropriate fire prevention/safety measures and devices, including correcting hazardous conditions, and reporting irregular or suspicious circumstances to police and other departments; plan fire escape routes and promotes the installation of built-in fire protection equipment.
- Perform and participate in field inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential properties, to determine the existence, condition, usage, and operational adequacy of proper fire detection and suppression systems; secure cooperation of property owners/tenants and advise on corrective action to eliminate life safety hazards and fire hazard conditions.
- Perform fire and life safety compliance inspections of tradeshows, indoor and outdoor special events, concerts, and parades.
- Prepare correspondence, documents, and reports; communicate with other city, county, and state fire prevention officials; request, with supervisor's approval, assistance from other departments and outside agencies as necessary; assist in the distribution of pamphlets, brochures, and other public information material; collect, compile, and tabulate information and data.
- Survey commercial, industrial, and residential properties for code compliance; prepare occupancy reports and letters regarding related ordinance and code violations; assist in the preparation of graphs and charts for analytical study.
- Ensure compliance of city ordinances, state laws, and other regulatory codes under the fire department jurisdiction; re-inspect occupancies to determine progress toward compliance with codes and laws.
- Research, compile, and prepare oral and written reports.
- Issue permits and collect fees; issue citations, warnings, and correction notices.
- Conduct fire department public education presentations to schools, civic organizations, businesses, and municipal employees.
- Prepare fire and life safety literature for widespread distribution to the media, business community, and the general public.
- Provide assistance and information to the public; answer telephone and counter inquiries; explain fire prevention practices and policies.
- Attend training, classes, seminars, and meetings as assigned.
- Use computer systems for data management, presentations, and materials.
- Assist the Fire Marshal with fire and life safety standby at large events and gatherings.
- May participate in permit inspections and other inspection programs.
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in fire service, building trades, code enforcement, or a related field is required.
- Experience in fire prevention including conducting inspections, plan checking, fire protection, and extinguishing systems is preferred.
Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Supplemental college-level courses in Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems, or closely related coursework are preferred.
License or Certificates:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class C driver license with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, International Code Council Fire Inspector I Certification within twelve months of appointment is required.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Fire Inspector I Certificate issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal within 24 months of appointment is required.
- Possession or ability to obtain PC832 (A) Certification within 12 months of appointment is preferred.
- Possession of Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D, Plans Examiner 1A, 1B and 1C Certifications are preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
- Must successfully complete a public safety pre-employment background investigation, physical, and drug screen.
Working Conditions:
The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
This position works in an indoor and outdoor environment; travels from site-to-site to conduct site inspections or attend meetings; exposure to noises, vibrations, odors or dust; works in inclement weather conditions; requires sufficient mobility for walking, standing, crawling and sitting for prolonged periods of time; transports materials and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; climbing ladders to inspect roofs, attics and basements; vision in the normal range, with or without correction; vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents; hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction. This position is not a fire safety or firefighting position and the employee will not be issued fire safety personal protection firefighting clothing. Coveralls, flashlights, and appropriate tools to do the job will be issued. A fire extinguisher will be installed in the vehicle.
Other Qualifications
A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application; other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.
Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application; other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.
Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
The City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
http://www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
http://www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
