Fire Prevention Apprentice (Part Time)

Job Description:

Fire Prevention Apprentice (Part Time)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Fire Marshal, participates in training in order to apply provisions of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, Health and Safety Code, Building Code and/or the California Penal Code; learns how to and conducts inspections of commercial, industrial, residential, and places of public assembly to determine compliance with state and local fire codes; and performs other related duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class:

• Participates in training with Fire Prevention personnel and the Fire Marshal to learn the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, Health and Safety Code, Building Code and Penal Code.
• Participates in training to learn how properly and effectively conduct inspections of commercial, industrial, residential and places of public assembly
• Conducts inspections and tests of extinguishing systems, and commercial and industrial processes which may involve fire hazards in specified occupancies to insure the level of fire protection is in compliance with applicable codes and standards;
• Issues notices of violations of applicable codes including the issuance of citations for violations of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, Health and Safety Code, Building Code and/or the California Penal Code;
• Interprets various codes, ordinances, and standards for the public and makes recommendations for fire protection systems;
• Checks plans and specifications and conducts site inspections on special hazards operations, fire protection and extinguishing systems, and occupancies under jurisdiction for compliance with Fire Codes and standards;
• Assists fire safety personnel with code interpretation and fire prevention inspections;
• Investigates complaints of Federal, State, County, and City Code violations and hazards; enforces codes to ensure abatement of identified violations and hazards;
• Identifies businesses requiring hazardous materials disclosure;
• Conducts safety inspections of selected chemical users and makes recommendations to reduce hazardous materials accidents;
• Visits business sites of hazardous materials users to verify accuracy of business plans and chemical inventories;
• Identifies and categorizes chemicals and other substances which may be hazardous materials;
• May issue citations or notices of violations of applicable codes;
• Develops, coordinates, markets and participates in public education and outreach projects within the community via schools and other outreach mediums regarding a variety of fire safety, fire prevention education, disaster preparedness and other related educational programs and services;
• Develops, markets and conducts presentations to community groups, citizens and businesses;
• Assists in developing and maintaining records, information and statistical data pertinent to Fire Prevention Division activities;
• Provides general information regarding department policies, procedures and regulations, including responding appropriately to complaints, requests for information and requests for service;
• Coordinates and integrates program services and activities with other agencies and City departments;
• Attends and/or participates in meetings and conferences; and serves as a liaison between the City, other agencies and the public;
• Maintains records and databases; prepares correspondence, reports and other public information material;
• Maintains, monitors and updates the Fire Department's social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter;
• Plans, coordinates and implements a variety of department events including scheduling, maintaining supplies, determining location, and related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience: Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. Some college level coursework in fire science is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates: Must possess a valid California driver’s license. Ability to obtain HAZPOWER, First Aid/CPR Training, FEMA ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Requires working knowledge of driver safety and interpretation of fire codes, building codes, laws and ordinances to determine appropriate action. Must acquire skill in operating radio, pager, personal computer, and telephone. Must have the ability to recognize potential or existing hazards and make appropriate recommendations for abatement if necessary; read and write in the English language; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and members of the public; read and interpret state/local codes and local laws/regulations pertaining to fire prevention and fire safety.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Cannot have smoked or used tobacco products up to one year prior to employment and must continue as a non-tobacco user during employment.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants 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 on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The filing period will remain open until the needs of the department have been met.

NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Salary:

$19.39 - $23.57 Hourly