Fire Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

Fire Prevention Specialist

Description

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilWednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• $40.38 - $49.08 Hourly DOQ
  
• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
    
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay
    

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The Fire Prevention Specialist has a critical role, enhancing community safety by conducting thorough fire safety inspections, reviewing construction plans, and providing expert guidance on fire prevention measures.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct advanced fire safety inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
  
• Review and approve construction plans and specifications to ensure they meet fire safety requirements.
  
• Provide expert technical guidance on fire prevention matters to the Fire Department staff and the public.
  
• Serve as a functional lead, guiding and mentoring other inspectors.
  
• Actively participate in continuous professional development to stay abreast of the latest fire safety regulations and best practices.
  

What You'll Bring:

• Proven ability to apply and interpret fire and building codes, with relevant certifications (e.g., ICC certifications) a strong plus.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in plan review and analysis.
  
• A strong commitment to public service and a desire to make a positive impact on the community.
  
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  

This is a non-safety, civilian position with advancement opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related field and two years' experience performing fire protection engineering duties, including responsibility for plan checking or field inspection of fire protection systems or graduation from college with an associate's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field and five years' experience performing fire protection engineering duties, including responsibility for plan checking or field inspection of fire protection systems.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and an acceptable driving record is required.

Certificates: Certificate of completion of PC 832 is highly desirable prior to appointment and is required within one year of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, an International Code Council Fire Inspector certification.

Desirable: Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council or California State Fire Marshal's Office. Successful completion of California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D or Fire Prevention I series courses or International Code Council Fire Inspector I or II certifications; State of California registered Fire Protection Engineer.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilWednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

• A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Fire Prevention Specialist .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Melanie Hanisco at mhanisco@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$40.38 - 49.08 Hourly