Fire Safety Specialist

County of Riverside; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist in Indio to review building plans and fire protection systems, providing expert guidance to ensure compliance with fire codes and life-safety standards.

The role involves inspecting plans and records, coordinating with architects, engineers, and county staff, and conducting inspections to verify adherence to regulations. A California Driver's License is required and experience in fire safety inspections is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, or plans examination.
• Associate's degree in fire protection or building construction technology may substitute for one year of experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Knowledge of codes, fire protection systems, and life-safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Review building and site plans and advise on code compliance and fire protection measures.
• Study plans to ensure conformance with fire codes and life-safety requirements.
• Review fire system plans and determine water requirements for protection.
• Conduct inspections and investigations related to fire codes.
• Coordinate plan checking with other departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Plan review

Reading construction plans

Interpreting codes

Public safety communication

Education

Associate's degree in Fire Protection or Building Construction Technology

Job description

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is seeking to fill a Fire Safety Specialist Vacancy in Indio. Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The Incumbent will review plans and specifications for new and existing buildings and facilities, fire protection systems and industrial processes; provides professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures; performs other related duties as required.

The Fire Safety Specialist is the journey-level classification and reports to a Supervising Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal. Incumbents are assigned to the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal and are responsible for assuring adherence to technical fire protection plans and fire defense plans. The Fire Safety Specialist performs the full range of duties requiring a greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance.

Competitive candidates will have completed one or all of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA, IB, IC, and ID) at the time of application.

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.

• Review building and site plans; make recommendations or corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements; determine appropriate fire protection measures; prepare conditions of approval.
• Study and evaluate building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Review fire system plans; determine water requirements for fire protection.
• Conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as it relates to fire codes.
• Review commercial, industrial and multi-unit building plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Coordinate plan checking with other departments and make recommendations relative to use, changes and adoption of codes, ordinances and departmental standards.
• Perform advanced site inspections to determine solutions to various project issues by working with architects, engineers and construction personnel.
• Research, compile and maintain various reports, files and correspondences.
• Attend meetings with County or City planning personnel, architects and developers as needed.

Experience:

Two years performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, or plans examination. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection or building construction technology may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

Technical knowledge of codes and standards, fire safety protection system methods, procedures and building codes; fire 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.