NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Part-Time Fire Prevention Specialist
City Hall, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38.51/hr - $46.80/hr
3+ years expThe City of Placentia is seeking a Part-Time Fire Prevention Specialist to join their Fire & Life Safety Department. The role involves conducting fire safety inspections, issuing permits, and developing public education programs regarding fire safety practices.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Three (3) years of related fire safety inspection, fire public education, and/or fire plan review experience are required
Valid, current driver's license
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
Preferred
An associate's degree or higher in fire science or a related field is highly desired
Previous municipal experience is highly 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
Benefits
Retirement - California Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) PST Deferred Compensation Plan. Contribution to this account is 7.5% per pay period, the City pays 3.75% and the employee pays 3.75% deducted from salary. Additionally, employee pays 1.45% towards Medicare per paycheck.
Part-Time Alternative Health and Wellness (AHW) Leave - Sick leave equivalent accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 40 hours per year, max accrual bank of 80 hours.
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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