Temporary Fire Systems Inspector

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Fire Systems Inspector to support the Fire Protection - Forest division in Riverside.

The ideal candidate should be a knowledgeable and motivated professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and applying fire and life safety standards in a variety of settings.

This role conducts fire and life safety inspections of buildings and facilities under construction, existing facilities, fire protection systems, and industrial processes. The position works directly with property owners, contractors, businesses, and other stakeholders to identify potential hazards and help ensure compliance with fire and life safety requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, notices of correction, notices of violation, fire code permits, and other compliance-related documents. The position may also support and manage other Fire Department programs and initiatives based on departmental needs.

The Fire Systems Inspector is responsible for technical fire safety inspections and works independently in the performance of field and office duties under general supervision of a Supervising Fire Marshal, or other leadership assigned to the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal or a contract city. Incumbents perform the more routine investigative and compliance work, under supervision, while acquiring the training and skills necessary to perform the full range of fire prevention inspection activities.

Work is initially subject to detailed and frequent review that lessens as more experience is gained.

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values:
Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

• TAP Benefits:  (Download PDF reader)

• 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 permit 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.

• Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

• 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.)
• Completion of the California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector series courses 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D is highly desired.

• Technical knowledge of codes and standards; fire safety protection systems; methods and procedures related to fire prevention; applicable fire, life safety and building codes; code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepare accurate…