Fire Prevention Inspector I/II: Inspections & Codes

City of Escondido, California; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Escondido is seeking Fire Prevention Specialist I/II to perform fire safety inspections, plan checks, and public education in a team-focused Fire Department. The roles require compliance with city and state codes and licenses, with progression from I to II based on experience and certifications.

Responsibilities include inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial properties, responding to incidents, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college-level fire science coursework.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (Class C).
• Fire Prevention 1A/1B/1C (and 2A/2B/2C) certifications desirable.
• PC 832 certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Willing to standby and overtime; live within 60 minutes of Fire Station #1.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety inspections for residential, educational, commercial and industrial properties.
• Respond to fire scenes to assist investigations and emergency incidents.
• Perform technical plan checks to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
• Provide public fire education and outreach activities.
• Maintain inspection records and related documents; assist in program coordination.

Skills

Modern fire prevention principles

Fire inspection principles

Applicable codes & regs

Fire protection standards

Plan checks & reading maps

Public relations & customer service

Effective communication

Record keeping & reporting

English language proficiency

Mathematical reading of plans/maps

Office software basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; fire science coursework

Associate degree in Fire Science desirable

Job description

The City of Escondido is seeking Fire Prevention Specialist I/II to perform fire safety inspections, plan checks, and public education in a team-focused Fire Department. The roles require compliance with city and state codes and licenses, with progression from I to II based on experience and certifications.

Responsibilities include inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial properties, responding to incidents, and maintaining records.