Fire Safety Specialist - Riverside

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist assigned to the Office of The Fire Marshal in Riverside. You will review plans, assess compliance with fire codes, inspect sites, and advise on fire protection requirements for buildings and facilities.

Qualifications include California Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA/IB/IC/ID) preferred, with high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience; an associate degree may substitute one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; list of requirements included on the application.
• Two years of fire safety or building inspection experience; associate degree may substitute one year of experience.
• Completion of Fire Inspector Series I (IA/IB/IC/ID) preferred; other certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review building and site plans for code and ordinance compliance; determine fire protection measures.
• Study and evaluate plans and specifications for conformance with fire protection and life safety laws.
• Review fire system plans and determine water requirements for protection.
• Conduct special inspections and investigations related to fire codes.
• Coordinate plan checking with other departments and advise on code adoption.

Skills

Code knowledge

Plan review

Fire protection systems

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in fire protection or building construction technology

Job description

The County of Riverside’s Fire Department has an opportunity for a Fire Safety Specialist who will be assigned to the Office of The Fire Marshal in Riverside.

The Fire Safety Specialist will review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with safety protocols and applicable codes for various structures and environments, including new and existing buildings and facilities, fire protection systems, and industrial processes. The Fire Safety Specialist will also provide professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures, conduct site inspections, and perform other related duties as required.

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. Completion of the International Code Council, National Fire Protection Agency or other Fire Inspector certifications may be considered. Completion of the Fire Inspector Series II courses, the Plans Examiner Series, and the Penal Code 832 course is highly desired.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, Monday through Friday.

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.

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

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

Courses/Certifications: Completion of 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 is preferred. Additional certifications issued by the International Code Council, National Fire Protection Agency or any other recognized Fire Inspection agency may be considered. Completion of the Fire Inspector series II courses, the Plans Examiner Series, and the Penal Code 832 course is highly desired.

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.

Certification Requirements After Hire: Within one year of employment, candidates must obtain a valid Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or an equivalent certifying body. Within two years of employment, candidates are expected to obtain valid Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or their equivalents.

For questions regarding this recruitment Please Contact Alexander Jones at 951-955-4656 or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.