Fire Inspector

Salary : $84,774.00 - $108,192.00 Annually
Location : Albany, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00221
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 01/30/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Under general supervision, inspects for fire and life safety hazards and enforces all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances for the prevention of fire; protects life and property against fire and panic; and performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from the Fire Chief. Exercises no supervision of staff.
Class Characteristics
Positions in this class perform a variety of responsible, technical, and specialized work in the fields of fire safety and prevention inspections, hazardous materials disclosure and inspection, engineering and code enforcement including nuisance, and weed abatement.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Click here for full job details.

• Assumes responsibility for a wide variety of fire prevention activities of the Department.
• Inspects commercial and industrial buildings, schools, other related structures, and facilities for fire hazards, proper operation of suppression devices, adequacy of fire escapes and exits, hazardous processes, public assemblies, and general compliance with fire code provisions.
• Issues correction notices and fire and life safety violations.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections have been made.
• Conducts hazardous materials inspections, issues hazardous materials permits and researches technical resources concerning hazardous materials.
• Issues permits for public assemblies and all occupancies listed in the fire and building code.
• Investigates complaints from private citizens and other City departments relating to fire and safety hazards.
• Assists in preparing public education programs and participates in fire safety training throughout the City involving structures and open areas.
• Speaks before school groups and other organizations on fire prevention matters.
• Assists with the hydrant inspection program.
• Assists with storm water runoff inspections.
• Assists with weed abatement program, as necessary.
• Assists with plan review for residential and commercial occupancies.
• Communicates with supervising Fire Officers to ensure fire prevention and inspection program status are regularly communicated.
• Assists with staffing the City of Albany Emergency Operations Center.
• Assists in inspections with the City's Community Development Department to ensure compliance with fire safety codes, regulations, and sound fire prevention practices.
• Reports violations of laws, ordinances, and safety standards to the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.
• Maintains required records and prepares reports.
• Assists the Fire Chief in reviewing existing fire prevention policies and regulations and recommends new fire prevention ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances.
• Identifies hazardous occupancies within the City and collaborates with appropriate agencies to mitigate the hazards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of Fire Safety Inspector or Building Inspector experience, or the equivalent, preferably with a municipal agency.
• Possession of a Fire Inspector 1 certification.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid California Driver's License.
Fire Prevention Classes, as required.
Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience with a municipal agency.
• Possesses a valid International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 2 Certification is highly desirable.
• Possess a Plan Check and/or a Fire Marshal certification accredited by one of these three agencies: International Code Council (ICC), Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), or National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).
• Has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.

Selection Process
All completed applications will be reviewed. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any phase of the process. The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

• Deadline to submit application: Monday, March 4, 2024
• Oral Board Interviews (virtual): Tentatively week of March 25, 2024
• Department Interviews: Tentatively week of April 8, 2024
• Pre-employment process (includes full background investigation, medical evaluation, and psychological exam).

The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.
Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members: 2% @ 60 retirement formula
• CalPERS PEPRA: 2% @ 62 formula.
• Participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

• The City offers a choice of medical plans through the CalPERS Medical Program. The City aligns its contribution rates with CalPERS Kaiser Region 1 premium.
• Employees who have minimum essential medical coverage through another source may elect to waive enrollment in the City's medical plan and elect the alternative benefit. Employees will receive elective paid leave that is cashed out each quarter.

Dental, Orthodontia, and Life Insurance

• 100% Employer-paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• 100% Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through Mission Square.
• Payroll Roth IRA, administered through Mission Square.
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance Buy-Up Options
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 11 days of holiday pay per year
• 4 floating holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 100 hours of administrative leave per year, with the option to cash out

Additional Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Association Dues Reimbursement (AC Leadership Academy)
• Longevity Pay
• Incentive Pay

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