FIRE INSPECTOR DEFINITION Under the ... - San Ramon Valley Fire

FIRE INSPECTOR

DEFINITION Under the supervision of a Deputy Fire Marshal, is responsible for performing such inspections, plan review, and fire investigations as required. The position will be involved in varying degrees with public education, public relations, weed abatement, record keeping and report writing. Performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Example of duties: The position is responsible for performing inspections of both new and existing buildings; witnessing various tests required for sophisticated fire protection equipment and verifying proper operation and compliance with applicable codes and standards; conducts comprehensive fire investigations; reviews plans for new buildings, alterations/additions, and various types of fire protection equipment; prepares necessary correspondence, reports and records; confers with architects, engineers, developers, etc., with regards to projects; responds to fire emergencies as directed; attends training courses and meetings of professional organizations as directed; performs surveys of fire hazards and processes complaints; conducts and participates in public education and public relations programs; performs other related duties as directed. Skill To: Read and interpret building plans and specifications; ability to make detailed investigations, analyze findings and prepare reports and recommendations; ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; ability to make oral presentations; ability to keep detailed records; ability to enter and retrieve data using a modern computer system. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and circumference. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Characteristics: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, jog or run.

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Revised April 2007

Career Development Guide

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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to: drive vehicles, operate a personal computer, read small print on documents and maps, detect subtle shades of color, hear and speak well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio and in person; must be physically fit enough to carry fire equipment as needed, walk over rough terrain, climb hills, open and close heavy gates, load and unload vehicles and work outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather conditions and to safely wear and work in a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) without medical or physical restrictions; stamina to perform administrative functions and to meet physical and mental demands during an extended emergency. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in outside, which may include occasional exposure to wet, humid, hot and inclement weather conditions. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts, under hazardous, life-threatening conditions, such as, but not limited to, heights, in confined spaces, at temperature extremes, around crowds, with loud noises, with limited visibility, in the presence of hazardous materials, in the presence of victims of death and/or dismemberment. Other Characteristics: Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements, remain on-call 24 hours a day, attend meetings, seminars and conferences during or after work hours, travel out of town or out of state for several days at a time, work under adverse conditions such as those inherent in emergency fire fighting situations, consistently follow through with duties/assignments and work harmoniously with subordinates and superiors, wear approved uniform. Report for work on a regular, consistent basis and maintain an acceptable attendance record in accordance with district policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: The principles, practices and techniques of fire prevention; a good knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to fire prevention and enforcement; knowledge of building materials, construction and the principles of combustion; knowledge of principles and practices used in fire and arson investigations; knowledge of building extinguishing and alarm systems; knowledge of the proper storage and handling of explosives and flammables; knowledge of the legal processes involved in collecting evidence, preparing cases and prosecuting violators of fire laws; knowledge of business English including spelling, grammar, vocabulary and report writing standards; methods of performing basic arithmetic operations. Experience: At least three years experience in an organized Fire Prevention Division. Experience must include involvement in the following duties and responsibilities: fire inspection, plan review, fire investigation, and public education/relations.



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Education: An Associate of Arts/Science Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. The successful completion of the following California State Fire Service Training and Educational Systems program classes: Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, 1C; Fire Prevention 2A, 2B, 2C; Fire Investigation 1A, 1B; completion of PC 832. The Fire District reserves the right to evaluate and consider, at its discretion, combinations of education and experience that tend to indicate an applicant possesses the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed herein. Certification: To qualify, the candidate must have, or obtain within one year of employment, certification as a Uniform Fire Code Inspector. Employees in this classification are required to maintain certification as a condition of employment. The successful candidate must obtain, through the Office of the California State Fire Marshal, certification as a Fire Prevention Officer and a Fire Protection Specialist within three (3) years of employment or appointment. The successful candidate must be capable of attending other training opportunities that are intended to maintain a desired high level of skill and knowledge. License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Maintenance of a valid California driver's license is required as a condition of employment.



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