Fire Plan Engineer

The Fire Plan Check Engineer performs and provides professional and technical level work in the review of site, building, and fire protection system plans for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations. Checks and evaluates calculations and plans submitted for fire protection and prevention principles for the protection of life and property. May require general supervision over staff in the absence of a supervisor.

• Review, evaluate, check, and interpret site plans, building plans, fire protection system plans, alarm system plans, specifications, and calculations submitted for residential tracts, multi‑unit residential homes, public assembly, and commercial industrial buildings; ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
• Evaluate, identify, and determine existing and proposed fire protection and fire alarm system; check conformity to construction plans and monitor compliance with a variety of building, fire, and life safety codes; process and issue permits and notices.
• Enforce code requirements for the design, construction, and installation of equipment and materials based on an analysis of fire‑related hazards.
• Inspect, verify, check, and review special events permits and plans; oversee emergency plans and ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
• Identify and communicate deficiencies of plans, calculations, and specifications; engage and communicate with various owners, contractors, and developers regarding non‑compliant issues and remedies for resolution.
• Assist, support, and provide guidance for fire education, prevention, plan check, and inspection activities; assign, train, and delegate plan check and inspection related work to assigned staff; monitor quality and assist with challenging activities.
• Conduct field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential, commercial, public assembly, special events, and other structures.
• Provide assistance to the public in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
• Provide technical assistance to other city departments and staff; coordinate effectively with outside regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in fire protection engineering or a closely related field. CA State Fire Marshal (CSFM) certification as a Fire Marshal or Fire Protection Specialist, or Fire Plan Examiner or International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Fire Plans Examiner may substitute for the required education.
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or inspection.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License;
  Certificate of Completion for PC-832 (Arrests and Procedures); CA State Fire Marshal (CSFM) certification as a Fire Marshal or Fire Protection Specialist, or Fire Plan Examiner or ICC certification as a Fire Plans Examiner.

Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Medical Category: Group 1