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FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal, administers and enforces the district's weed abatement ordinance; develops and administers public fire safety education programs and public relations programs; performs more routine fire and life safety compliance inspections; investigates routine complaints of fire/life safety hazards. 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: Inform the public of weed abatement and fire and life safety requirements; prepare, exhibit, and perform research on property descriptions and ownership; receive complaints and investigate reports of violations of weed abatement and fire and life safety laws; inform offenders of violations and the means to gain compliance; maintain lists of properties; mail notices and perform surveys of properties to ascertain compliance; gather evidence for presentation to the Board of Directors or a court of law; prepare written reports and make verbal presentations to the Board of Directors in those cases where appeals are filed by the offender; prepare work orders and coordinate abatement of properties with contractors; coordinate billing through various County agencies involved. Develop fire and life safety educational programs for presentation to the following types of groups: business groups, employee organizations, homeowners groups, scouts, public and private schools, pre-schools and other such groups that may have need of this type of information; administer the district's School Fire Prevention Program; coordinate and participate in delivery of the program; select and order necessary materials; update program as necessary. Skill to: Read, comprehend, and interpret laws and legal documents pertaining to weed abatement and fire and life safety; identify the existence of code violations; use proper judgment in determining the degree of compliance with various laws based on composite evidence; reach independent and accurate conclusions based on a knowledge of pertinent codes and other facts of a case and determine the correct course of action; prepare factually clear, concise, and complete written reports; communicate and deal firmly, tactfully, and effectively with the public in difficult situations; deal effectively with others encountered in the course of work; follow proper procedures and instructions in the performance of assigned duties; prepare course outlines, lesson plans, and other educational material; present educational programs to diverse groups and various age groups; enter and retrieve data using a modern computer system.
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. San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Revised June 2004
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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. The employee must be physically fit enough to walk over rough terrain; climb hills; open and close heavy gates; load and unload vehicles; work outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather conditions without medical or physical restrictions; possess stamina to perform administrative functions and meet physical and mental demands of position. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works outside, with potential exposure to wet, humid, hot, and inclement weather conditions. The employee may also be exposed to heights, temperature extremes, crowds, loud noises, limited visibility, hazardous materials, and moving mechanical parts. Other Characteristics: Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; may be required to 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: Business English including spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and report writing standards; methods of performing basic arithmetic operations; principles and practices of hazard abatement and code enforcement; Uniform Fire Code and Standards; local ordinances related to fire and life safety. Development and delivery of various types of educational programs. Experience: At least two years experience in the preparation and delivery of educational programs or at least two years experience in code enforcement work. Experience with computerized record systems desirable. Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate. License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license prior to employment. Maintenance of a valid California driver's license is required as a condition of employment. Certification: The successful candidate must be capable of obtaining, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, certification as a Pub Ed Officer within three (3) years of employment. The successful candidate must be capable of attending other training opportunities that are intended to maintain a desired high level of skill and knowledge. San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Revised June 2004
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