Fire Plan Check Engineer

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Fire Plan Check Engineer

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

Fire Plan Check Engineer

Description

The Position

The Fire Plan Check Engineer performs and provides professional and technical level work in the review of site, building, and fire protection system plans for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations. Checks and evaluates calculations and plans submitted for fire protection and prevention principles for the protection of life and property. May require general supervision over staff in the absence of a supervisor.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:



Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in fire protection engineering or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in fire protection engineering. An associates degree in a closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. One year of related education may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Certificate of Completion for PC-832 (Arrests and Procedures).

CA State Fire Marshal (CSFM) certification as a Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Specialist, or Fire Plan Examiner or International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Fire Plans Examiner.

Medical Category: Group 1

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Career Advancement Opportunities

From: Fire Plan Check Engineer

To: Senior Plan Check Engineer

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:


For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$98,052.00 - $119,196.00 Annually
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