NEOGOV · 5 months ago
SENIOR FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION) (RE-ISSUE)
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$8,008/mo - $9,736.13/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Fire Prevention Specialist to join the Torrance Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction Division. The role involves conducting inspections and plan checks to ensure compliance with fire codes and environmental regulations while providing technical supervision to Fire Prevention Specialists.
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Responsibilities
Conduct inspections; plan checks; and tests hazardous processes and fire protection and extinguishing systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards
Review and approve submittals to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) database
Conduct qualitative analysis of chemical processes
Analyze Risk Management and Prevention programs
Advise the public regarding handling of hazardous materials to comply with related laws and regulations
Provide technical supervision to the Fire Prevention Specialists
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills is qualifying
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in plan review and inspection of buildings and systems for compliance with fire safety standards, preferably in a county or municipal environment or three years of recent experience in the use, handling, storage, disposal or inspection of hazardous materials
A Bachelor's of Arts/Science in Fire Prevention, Fire Science, Fire Technology, or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
Experience that demonstrates familiarity with safety requirements for hazardous material use, handling, storage, disposal or inspection is highly desirable
For UPA (Unified Program Agencies) staff who have experience in conducting and/or overseeing inspections and enforcement activities prior to July 1, 2024, the following education requirements apply in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27, Div 1, Article 5, Section 15260 (b): An Associate of Arts/Science degree in Fire Prevention, Fire Science, Fire Technology, or a related field
For UPA staff who do not have experience conducting and/or overseeing inspections and enforcement activities prior to July 1, 2024, the following education requirements apply in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27, Div 1, Article 5, Section 15260 (a)(1-3): Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or degree with major course work from one or more of the following disciplines: Biology or microbiology; Chemistry or chemical engineering; Physics or physical science; Environmental science; Geology or soil science; Environmental health; Environmental or sanitary engineering; Toxicology; Industrial hygiene; Hazardous materials management; or Fire science or fire technology
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist
Thirty (30) semester units or forty-six (46) quarter units in the disciplines listed in italics from an accredited college or university, or other institution
One year of qualifying experience in hazardous materials management regulation, analysis, or research; environmental research, monitoring, surveillance or enforcement; or resource recovery may be substituted for a maximum of 15 semester units or 23 quarter units
Valid California Class C Drivers' License
California Penal Code 832 certificate
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Investigator certificate
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certificate
International Code Council (ICC) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector certificate
Preferred
Hazardous materials and/or environmental enforcement experience is preferred
ICC Fire Plans Examiner and ICC Fire Inspector I or II certification is preferred
Knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials
Knowledge of fire cause of origin/fire investigation
Principles and techniques of complex fire and environmental inspection work
Analyze data, recognize problems and make decisions
Enforce regulations tactfully and effectively with the public
Maintain good working relationships with City staff and businesses within the City
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Benefits
The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving.
The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks!
Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS– The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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