Fire Inspector II

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs community risk reduction throughout the community and public education. Participates in a variety of fire prevention, inspection and code enforcement duties for residential, commercial and industrial occupancies including plan checking and testing of hazardous processes and fire protection and extinguishing systems. Performs related duties as required.

This is the full journey level class within the Fire Inspector Series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Fire Inspector I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including complex duties requiring the knowledge of general Department procedures and Fire Department policies and procedures. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Fire Inspector II reports to the Fire and Life Safety Specialist or designee. The incumbent may provide lead direction on special projects or in day-to-day assignments to a Fire Inspector I.

Inspects complex, difficult or special occupancies and facilities such as churches, dance halls and bars/nightclubs, manufacturing and industrial use buildings, auto body garages and care homes for compliance with mandated federal, state and local codes; participates in the review of building construction plans for compliance with local, state and federal regulations; conducts fire sprinkler and alarm tests; reviews and tracks fire alarm and sprinkler company test results;

conducts fire flow tests; inspects properties for the weed abatement program, sends notices and follows up; keeps records on all designated projects and findings; reviews building and site plans regarding fire protective construction; reviews sprinkler and fire alarm plans and performs calculations; inspects general business plans for the prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions to ensure compliance with codes;

issues violation notices and citations; inspects buildings under construction for compliance with fire and building codes which relate to fire prevention, detection systems and suppression systems; works on special programs such as fire sprinkler five year servicing, Christmas trees, inspecting firework display racks or booths, Knox box, etc.; provides information to the general public about fire protection assistance; lectures to groups on fire safety;

presents fire safety education programs; performs research and publishes educational articles; and performs related duties as required.

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Possession of an Associate’s Degree or greater from an accredited college or university;

Certifications:

• Possession of current California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector I certification;
• The ability to complete the CSFM Fire Inspector II series of courses within one (1) year:
• 2A:
  Fire Prevention Administration
• 2B:
  Fire and Life Safety Requirements
• 2C:
  Inspecting New and Existing Fire and Life Safety Systems and Equipment
• 2D:
  Hazardous Materials, Operations and Processes

or

• Completion of the previous CSFM Fire Prevention Specialist series of courses:
  Fire Prevention 2A, 2B and 2C.

• Desirable
  
  Certifications:
  
  Possession of current California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector II certification or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of paid experience as a Fire Inspector with a paid Fire Department;

or

• Three (3) years of experience with enforcement of the building code, code enforcement, OSHA, or similar inspection duties involving enforcing applicable codes and standards.

• Incumbents in the Fire Inspector I classification may be promoted to the Fire Inspector II classification upon the following qualifications:
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position;
• Successful completion of the…