Defensible Space Inspector

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

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Under general direction, the Defensible Space Inspector is responsible for coordinating and conducting defensible space inspections, assisting with the presentation of educational programs to the public, and maintaining records and data on defensible space inspections. The Defensible Space Inspector is characterized by the responsibility to assist the Fire Marshal in support fire prevention activities and other related work.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill several extra help vacancies assisting Napa County Fire. The Defensible Space Inspector vacancy is not a full-time position. This vacancy is for a seasonal position with limited benefits.

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

Three (3) months of experience in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or closely related field.

Equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma.

• Possession of a valid CA Driver's License is desirable.

* Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

This is a continuous recruitment, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Click on this link to learn more about the limited benefits package for this position.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at .

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.