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FIRE PREVENTION PLANS EXAMINER DEFINITION Under the supervision of a Deputy Fire Marshal, is responsible for performing plan review, inspections, and other duties as required. The position will be involved in varying degrees with public education, public relations, exterior hazard abatement, engine company pre-fire planning, record keeping, and report writing. 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: This position is responsible for the review of plans, approximately 75% of workload, to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local fire safety laws, ordinances, and codes. Although not all inclusive the following serve to represent the various types of plans to be reviewed: planning applications; applications for the subdivision of land; site plans for access and water supply; building and tenant improvement plans; fire protection systems including; fire sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hood extinguishing systems; and other types of plan reviews that are part of various fire code permitted activities. Other duties include: attending meetings with other local government agencies that include planning and building departments; architects; contractors; developers; and the general public. This position to provide counter plans check services at fire district offices and at any one of 3 building and planning agencies the district serves. This position is responsible for conducting in-house training and updating of field inspection staff members on changes occurring in codes enforced by the District. This position is also responsible for the formulation of standardized field inspection guidelines; record keeping systems for construction projects; assembly and processing of building plans for inclusion in the District’s pre-fire planning program; and the processing of street name proposals and project addressing. 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; prepares necessary correspondence, reports and records; with regards to projects confers with architects, engineers, developers, etc.; 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; conduct detailed code research, analyze findings, and prepare reports and recommendations; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; make oral presentations; keep detailed records; enter and retrieve data using a modern computer system; add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and circumference; apply concepts of basic algebra and San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Final May 1, 2007
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geometry; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; use Office Pro, DWG, CAD, PDF, and FireZone software programs. 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and possess the stamina to perform administrative functions. 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. The employee must be physically fit enough to 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works outdoors, which, may include occasional exposure to wet, humid, hot and inclement weather conditions. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts, under hazardous 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. Other Characteristics: Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements, attend meetings, seminars and conferences during or after work hours, travel out of town or out of state for several days at a time, 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; the laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire prevention and enforcement; building materials, construction, and the principles of combustion; building extinguishing and alarm systems; the proper storage and handling of explosives and flammables; 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, and public education/relations. 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, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, and 3B. San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Final May 1, 2007
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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 be able to 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, Fire Protection Specialist, and Plans Examiner within three (3) years of employment or appointment. The successful candidate will be required to attend additional 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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