Fire Plans Examiner*

Fire Plans Examiner

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal is recruiting for Fire Plans Examiners who assess, develop, and execute activities of a specialized nature in the areas of planning and engineering. Responsibilities require knowledge of various fire codes and ordinances pertaining to building design, construction, and site development. Fire Plans Examiners coordinate complex new construction and tenant improvement plan reviews; read and interpret building plans and blueprints; and verify construction and fire protection system plans to ensure compliance.

Official Title: Fire Prevention Specialist

Excellent benefits are offered. To review job-specific benefits refer to the Summary of Benefits.

Conditions of employment include a successful background check, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays for special events; positions are eligible for return to work and overtime compensation. Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity. Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Must obtain California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Plans Examiner 1A, 1B and 1C certificates within 12 months of hire, or may be demoted/terminated. San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess certificates, experience, and education as follows:

Certificates: Please attach certificates to application. California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector I Certification (or Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, & 1D course certificates) or equivalent course certificates. Equivalent Certificates: CSFM, Pro Board, NFPA, DOD, or ICC Fire Plans Examiner.

Experience: Two (2) years of paid work experience with the primary responsibility of performing fire prevention work through field inspections for fire and life safety, fire protection systems, building construction, hazardous materials, and other community risk reduction programs; experience must include working with plans and reading/interpreting/applying fire and building code requirements.

Education: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units in Fire Science, Fire Safety, Building Inspection Technology, Engineering, Architecture or related fields from an accredited college or university. Possession of an Associate degree or above in Fire Science or closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess CSFM Fire Inspector I, II, and Plans Examiner Certifications along with a related college degree. This prepared candidate will possess extensive knowledge of plans examining, and in-depth knowledge of various Fire Codes and Ordinances.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.