Fire Inspector Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Bargaining Unit:
Local 1230 – Fire Suppression & Prevention

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill Fire Inspector I positions in the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a full-service, all-hazards district that operates with a highly trained team of more than 670 firefighters and professional staff, responding from 37 strategically placed fire stations across 582 square miles. Our operational strength includes a diverse fleet of fire engines, ladder trucks, rescues, boats, dozers, and specialized hazardous materials units. We are further supported by elite teams, including FEMA Urban Search & Rescue, Cal OES hazardous materials response, a Type 2IA hand crew, and a paramedic on every response unit.

Behind every response is the vital work of our Regional Fire and EMS Communications Center, robust training and wellness programs, and the committed professionals in fleet services, administration, and prevention. Our proactive Fire Prevention Bureau plays a key role in investigations, public education, plan review, and code enforcement—ensuring safety before the emergency ever begins.

The Fire Prevention Bureau provides the highest level of fire prevention services through comprehensive inspections and code enforcement, plan review and engineering services, public education, fire investigations, and community risk reduction to ensure properties are properly constructed and maintained in accordance with local and state codes. The Fire Prevention Bureau provides fire prevention services to more than one million residents in 19 cities and several defined unincorporated areas across our 716.9 square‑mile jurisdiction.

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Bureau has six main units:
Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Investigation, Community Risk Reduction, Training, and Clerical.

• Uses initiative in assigned duties.
• Personifies integrity and excellence. You will be an important part in creating a culture of transparency and accountability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Is organized and results‑driven. You will need to balance your own work and multiple assignments and prioritize them.
• Can be responsive and pleasant. You will need to be professional and easy to work with.
• Is dependable. Your team and community will need you to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and able to fulfill your obligations.

• Reviewing building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with fire safety standards.
• Conducting field inspections of projects under construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Enforcing fire ordinances and regulations.
• Educating the public on fire safety practices.

• You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie.
• You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities.
• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
• The bureau has diverse mission objectives, providing the opportunity to work in various divisions and gain varied experience.

• Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment.
• Due to the volume of work, time management and organization skills are essential.
• You may interact with members of the public who are impatient or upset.
• Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department.

• Critical Thinking:
  Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• General Physical Ability:
  Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:
  Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Attention to Detail:
  Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:
  Holding self and others…