Fire Systems Inspector

Overview

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) seeks to fill Fire Systems Inspector vacancies in Palm Desert & Riverside. This recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies throughout the county. The Fire Systems Inspector performs inspections of buildings and facilities under construction, existing facilities, fire protection systems, and industrial processes; prepares and issues fire and life safety inspection reports, notices of correction, notices of violation, and may issue fire code permits and other documents related to compliance; manages other program elements, as requested by the Fire Department; performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned building and development projects for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations relating to fire protection and life safety; conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as they relate to fire and life safety code compliance; inspect special events, temporary structures, and pyrotechnic sales and displays for conformance with applicable laws.
• Witness and / or certify the installation and testing of specialized fire protection systems that include, but are not limited to, private underground fire main systems, hood duct or suppression systems, fire sprinklers, standpipe systems, self-contained high-rise systems, fire alarm systems, and other specialized equipment and systems.
• Perform annual business and multi-family residential fire inspections; may perform annual fire and life safety clearance inspections of facilities licensed for public care, such as hospitals, residential care facilities, and childcare centers; prepare and issue notices of correction, notices of violation, and may issue fire code permits and other compliance or informational documents in accordance with the California Fire Code.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of properties in compliance or violation of fire safety laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a GED.

Experience : One year performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, hazard reduction and abatement inspections, plans examination, or fire suppression. (15 semester units or 22 quarter units from an accredited college or university in fire protection may be substituted for the required experience.)

Other : Completion of the California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series courses 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D is required. Completion of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series II and Plans Examiner series is highly desired.

Additional Information

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 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.

Training and Certification : Completion of the California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series courses 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D is required. Completion of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series II and Plans Examiner series is highly desired.

How to Apply / Next Steps : This position is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and / or current employees of the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Each applicant is required to attach transcripts, degree, and / or certifications as part of the application screening process; these documents will be reviewed to determine eligibility to move forward in the selection process. For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Ulysses Gerardo at 951-955-5772 or via email at ugerardo@rivco.org.

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