City of Healdsburg
Overview
The City of Healdsburg is recruiting a Fire Inspector. This role is responsible for enforcing fire codes, conducting inspections, reviewing plans, investigating fires, providing fire education, responding to emergencies, operating fire equipment, maintaining equipment, training, and serving the community with professionalism and integrity.
Responsibilities
Perform inspections of industrial, commercial, educational, institutional, and residential occupancies to ensure compliance with fire, building, wildland, urban interface, and related safety codes.
Conduct plan reviews of occupancies, fire protection systems, hazardous materials use, and related situations; review permits; conduct inspections for special events requiring unique or safety-sensitive concerns; conduct weed abatement activities.
Organize and conduct fire education and disaster preparation programs for various groups and organizations.
Investigate the cause and origin of fires; prepare reports; investigate and respond to citizen complaints of fire hazards and related violations; serve as investigator of record in absence for Fire Marshal/Division Chief.
Enforce laws related to fire prevention, fire suppression, and investigation.
Respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls when dispatched; perform fire suppression, rescue operations, and respond to medical emergency calls and administer first aid medical care.
Drive and operate City vehicles, fire equipment; use and operate tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials; inspect and troubleshoot equipment and vehicles; assist in the maintenance of clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire house.
Participate in training related to medical response, rescue operations, fire suppression, fire prevention, and inspection through simulated and on-the-job exercises.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect; serve as an integral team player involving flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of responsible experience conducting plan checks, investigations, and inspections and ensuring conformance with codes and regulations.
Experience in firefighting, fire prevention, and medical or emergency response highly desired.
Equivalent to 30 semester units from an accredited college in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, environmental science, geology, environmental health, sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology, or qualifying experience in hazardous materials management, regulation, analysis, or research; or substitute with 1 year of qualifying experience for up to 15 units.
Good knowledge of building construction, fire codes, and investigations.
Required Licenses and Certificates
Valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment; eligibility for accommodation for physical disability.
Fire Investigator Certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal; P.C. 832 course completion for arrest, search, and seizure by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training before probationary period.
Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certificate from the California State Fire Marshal within 18 months of hire.
CPR/AED certification and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate through the California EMT Central Registry and Coastal Valleys EMS Agency within 18 months of hire.
ICC California Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certificate prior to completion of the probationary period.
Firefighter I certificate or successful completion of the California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I Academy highly desired.
Benefits and Salary Salary range: $8,939.44 to $10,906.97 per month. Benefits include low or no cost health insurance, city-paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, CalPERS retirement pension, generous paid time off, monthly incentive pay for bilingual English/Spanish, Education, Hazardous Materials Scene Management certification, Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Healdsburg values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment that is representative of the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by contacting Human Resources within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 431-3322.
Background Screening and Physical Examination Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to fingerprinting and a background investigation prior to employment. Failure to comply with the background will result in the candidate not being considered further for this vacancy. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. Successful candidates must also pass a thorough background investigation, psychological and polygraph testing, and a full, complete physical examination.
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Responsibilities
Perform inspections of industrial, commercial, educational, institutional, and residential occupancies to ensure compliance with fire, building, wildland, urban interface, and related safety codes.
Conduct plan reviews of occupancies, fire protection systems, hazardous materials use, and related situations; review permits; conduct inspections for special events requiring unique or safety-sensitive concerns; conduct weed abatement activities.
Organize and conduct fire education and disaster preparation programs for various groups and organizations.
Investigate the cause and origin of fires; prepare reports; investigate and respond to citizen complaints of fire hazards and related violations; serve as investigator of record in absence for Fire Marshal/Division Chief.
Enforce laws related to fire prevention, fire suppression, and investigation.
Respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls when dispatched; perform fire suppression, rescue operations, and respond to medical emergency calls and administer first aid medical care.
Drive and operate City vehicles, fire equipment; use and operate tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials; inspect and troubleshoot equipment and vehicles; assist in the maintenance of clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire house.
Participate in training related to medical response, rescue operations, fire suppression, fire prevention, and inspection through simulated and on-the-job exercises.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect; serve as an integral team player involving flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of responsible experience conducting plan checks, investigations, and inspections and ensuring conformance with codes and regulations.
Experience in firefighting, fire prevention, and medical or emergency response highly desired.
Equivalent to 30 semester units from an accredited college in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, environmental science, geology, environmental health, sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology, or qualifying experience in hazardous materials management, regulation, analysis, or research; or substitute with 1 year of qualifying experience for up to 15 units.
Good knowledge of building construction, fire codes, and investigations.
Required Licenses and Certificates
Valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment; eligibility for accommodation for physical disability.
Fire Investigator Certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal; P.C. 832 course completion for arrest, search, and seizure by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training before probationary period.
Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certificate from the California State Fire Marshal within 18 months of hire.
CPR/AED certification and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate through the California EMT Central Registry and Coastal Valleys EMS Agency within 18 months of hire.
ICC California Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certificate prior to completion of the probationary period.
Firefighter I certificate or successful completion of the California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I Academy highly desired.
Benefits and Salary Salary range: $8,939.44 to $10,906.97 per month. Benefits include low or no cost health insurance, city-paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, CalPERS retirement pension, generous paid time off, monthly incentive pay for bilingual English/Spanish, Education, Hazardous Materials Scene Management certification, Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Healdsburg values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment that is representative of the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by contacting Human Resources within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 431-3322.
Background Screening and Physical Examination Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to fingerprinting and a background investigation prior to employment. Failure to comply with the background will result in the candidate not being considered further for this vacancy. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. Successful candidates must also pass a thorough background investigation, psychological and polygraph testing, and a full, complete physical examination.
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