Fire Inspector Senior Fire Inspector (Ventura City Fire Department)

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site :

Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Pay & Benefits

Whether youre starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities we welcome all and offer :

• Competitive payand benefits
• Strong supportfor professional development
• Flexible schedules (9 / 80 4 / 10) including hybrid options ( Select positions and with Department approval)
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Salary Range (DOQ) :

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join our Fire Department as a Fire Inspector or Senior Fire Inspector. Our Fire Inspectors play a vital role in protecting the safety of residents businesses and visitors by ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes. If youre passionate about public safety enjoy working in the field and take pride in serving your community this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a valued member of a dedicated and collaborative team youll help uphold the Citys commitment to exceptional service and community well-being by making a meaningful difference every this role you will perform a variety of technical inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with municipal state and federal fire prevention and hazardous materials regulations. Youll work closely with property owners contractors and partner agencies to promote fire and life safety standards citywide. This is a non-sworn (civilian) position.

This Inspector classification series is flexibly staffed and positions may be filled at any level depending on the needs of the City and the qualifications of the incumbent. Learn more about the distinguishing characteristics of the Fire Inspector and Senior Fire Inspector levels on the job description Senior Fire Inspector.

About the Department

The Ventura Fire Department provides all-hazards emergency response out of six fire stations that serve an area of approximately 32 square miles. The Department is staffed with 93 sworn and 13 non-sworn personnel in three Divisions : Administration Operations and Fire Prevention. Last year the Fire Department responded to over 18000 fire emergency medical hazardous materials and rescue calls. The department takes pride in its team-oriented working environment and genuine commitment to serve the community.

To learn more about the Ventura Fire Department visit :

Key Responsibilities

Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to :

The Ideal Candidate Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will :

Minimum Qualifications Required

Fire Inspector : A combination of education training and experience equivalent to the completion of high school and one year of experience interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations with a governmental agency including research investigation and preparation of reports for Municipal Code Enforcement or Fire Prevention is required. College course work in Fire or Construction Technology Environmental Studies Chemistry Criminal Justice or a closely related field is highly desirable .

Senior Fire Inspector : In addition to the requirements of a Fire Inspector 18 months of experience equivalent to that of a Fire Inspector with the City of Ventura is required.

Licenses / Certificates :

License : Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license is required.

Certificates :

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline : Monday November 3 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline :

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

To learn more about the Citys hiring process visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.

Questions Contact the Recruitment Team :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need an accommodation in a selection process please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is : 501 Poli Street Room 210 Ventura CA 93001 e-mail :

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and / or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

cpr,Patient Care,Motor Vehicle,Emergency,Public Safety,Rescue Operations,Responder,EMS,Fire Department,Fire Prevention,Fire Suppression,Life Support,Scba,Hazmat

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 79904 - 97123