Part-Time Fire Prevention Specialist at City of Placentia, CA

About the Department

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Specialist performs technical fire prevention inspection and enforcement tasks to ensure compliance with applicable codes, including state and local fire, life/safety, and building codes and ordinances; provides public information and develops educational programs regarding fire safety practices; and performs other duties as assigned.

THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team collaborates to create an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for all opinions, ensuring a better outcome for the community we serve. The City adheres to a philosophy of continuous improvement and strives to offer employees various professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies, Departmental Retreats, professional coaching, and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you. Don’t wait; apply today!

Position Duties

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Conduct fire safety inspections on new and existing occupancies, fire protection equipment, building plans, new construction development projects, state mandate occupancies, hazardous occupancies, and other facilities and equipment for compliance with applicable codes and standards and make recommendations for improved fire protection.
• Issues permits for hazardous operations, dangerous chemicals, and inflammable materials.
• Work closely with Fire, Building, and other departments and agencies in coordinating plans, building reviews, and fire protective services.
• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints regarding violations of fire codes and issue warnings and citations as required; prepare detailed inspection records and maintain up-to-date records of inspections.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of inspection records, report correspondence, and compile statistical data; interpret fire codes, building codes, state laws, and local ordinances.
• Develop and conduct public education programs and training relative to protection; participate in community outreach programs and special events; attend special meetings; and participate in professional group associations.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire science and hazardous materials management and local and statewide code changes. Perform other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and college-level coursework in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Building Construction, or a related field is required. An associate's degree or higher in fire science or a related field is highly desired. Three (3) years of related fire safety inspection, fire public education, and/or fire plan review experience are required. Previous municipal experience is highly desirable. 

DESIRABLE: 

• Technical certification or coursework in hazardous materials management, code enforcement, and fire investigation practices, or similar level of education, training, and certification. Qualified under the National Wildfire Coordinating Group guidelines in one or more Incident Command System Section Chief positions. Possession of Fire Marshal credential by the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Knowledge of and participation in the CFAI accreditation process. 
• Fire Inspector 1, Fire Inspector 2, Fire Marshal, and Plans Examiner certifications, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal is desirable.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current driver’s license.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• PC 832 Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate within first year of employment
• Ability to obtain Fire Inspector 1 and Fire Inspector 2 (A-D) certifications from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office, International Code Council, or equivalent as defined by the Fire Marshal within one (1) year of employment

Other Qualifications

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training with the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a City employment application.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

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