Fire Safety Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is seeking to fill a Fire Safety Specialist Vacancy in Indio. Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The Incumbent will review plans and specifications for new and existing buildings and facilities, fire protection systems and industrial processes; provides professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures; performs other related duties as required.

The Fire Safety Specialist is the journey-level classification and reports to a Supervising Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal. Incumbents are assigned to the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal and are responsible for assuring adherence to technical fire protection plans and fire defense plans. The Fire Safety Specialist performs the full range of duties requiring a greater technical knowledge with little supervision or
guidance.

Competitive candidates will have completed one or all of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA, IB, IC, and ID) at the time of application.

Meet the Team! 
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California’s largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review building and site plans; make recommendations or corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements; determine appropriate fire protection measures; prepare conditions of approval.
• Study and evaluate building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Review fire system plans; determine water requirements for fire protection.
• Conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as it relates to fire codes.
• Review commercial, industrial and multi-unit building plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Coordinate plan checking with other departments and make recommendations relative to use, changes and adoption of codes, ordinances and departmental standards.
• Perform advanced site inspections to determine solutions to various project issues by working with architects, engineers and construction personnel.
• Research, compile and maintain various reports, files and correspondences.
• Attend meetings with County or City planning personnel, architects and developers as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at or via email at.  Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquires.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Two years performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, or plans examination. **Your detailed submitted application/resume must clearly reflect this experience. ** An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection or building construction technology may be substituted for one year of the required experience. ** Proof of completed education must be uploaded with application, if applicable. ** License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Knowledge of: Technical knowledge of codes and standards, fire safety protection system methods, procedures and building codes
• fire code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access
• Ability to: Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepare accurate reports
• interpret codes and regulations for the public
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and the general public

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.