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Form of workSalary : $61,212.00 - $74,400.00 Annually
Location : City of West Covina, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-025
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Fire Protection Specialists:
First Application review - 11/16/2023
Proposed Interview - 11/30/2023
Proposed Fire Chief - 12/18/2023
Proposed Selection - 12/21/2023
Estimated start date - 01/22/2024
Testing:
Interview weighted 100%
Job Summary:
Under direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Protection Specialist is responsible for the analysis and enforcement of all applicable codes and ordinances and securing fire safety in various structures and installations; the promotion of fire safety in the City and the investigation of cause(s) and origin of fires.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal laws, ordinances and regulations regarding Fire Protection; mechanical, chemical and related characteristics of a variety of flammable, explosive and similar materials; building, electrical, plumbing and related codes and water supply systems.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Qualifying for consideration in the selection process will be based on the description listed above under Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, and a combination of the education and experience requirements described below.
Education and Experience:
Education:
Experience:
Three years experience in fire prevention and inspection or building inspection is desirable.
Licenses:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Certifications:
California State Fire Training Fire Prevention 1A, 1B and 1C is desirable.
Special Requirements:
Must complete training in P.C. 832 within six months of hire date.
Physical Requirements:
Supplemental Information
The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The following benefits are offered to permanent fulltime employees only. For part-time employment benefits, the City does not offer any medical, vision or dental benefits for part-time and Limited Service employees. Such employees may elect - voluntary - to participate in such plans, pending payment of full premium as determined by the City. Additionally, part-time and Limited Service employees do not hold recognized bargaining rights and not eligible for bargained benefits, including administrative leave, vacation pay, sick hours accumulation (with exception of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of paid employment), life insurance, bereavement and tuition reimbursement.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL EMPLOYEES
Effective 07/01/17, in Accordance with Successor Memorandum Of Understanding
HOLIDAYS - All General City employees receive sixty (60) holiday hours per year, plus 36 floating personal leave hours. Effective 01/01/2019, Floating Holiday Leave shall be increased from 36 hours to 40 hours per calendar year. Additionally, majority of all City Departments, except Police and Fire, will be closed each year from December 24th to January 1st.
VACATION - All full-time employees accrue 80 vacation hours per year, up to 240 hours, and at five years, they receive 40 additional hours.
SICK LEAVE - Eight hours per month (96 hours per year) accrued by full-time employees for sick leave. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
HEALTH INSURANCE - Effective July 1, 2018, The City's contribution to medical premiums for all new unit employees hired on or after July 1, 2018, shall be capped in accordance with the following schedule:
Single: $550/month 2-Party: $950/month Family: $1,250/month
Employees covered by a health insurance plan outside of the City's plan will receive $300/month.
Employees hired on or prior to June 30, 2018, receive a City contribution up to the corresponding Los Angeles Region Kaiser rate per month (Employee only, Employee plus one, or Employee plus 2 or more (family) towards health coverage through the Public Employees' Retirement Systems (PERS).
DENTAL PROGRAM - A dental program is offered to all employees at group rates. The City contributes up to $62.23 per month towards premiums.
VISION PLAN - City-paid vision plan for employees only. An employee may enroll eligible dependents at his/her cost.
LIFE INSURANCE- The City will provide active employees group term life insurance in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary or $50,000, whichever is greater.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN- The City covers the entire cost for this premium. There is a 6-month waiting period before an employee is eligible, and the plan covers up to a maximum of 60% of the employee's gross salary up to the age of 65.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - All General unit employees are covered by this insurance. The employee pays the premium.
RETIREMENT - The employee pays the full employee contribution to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The PERS retirement plan is 2% at 62 formula for "New" PERS members and 2% at 60 for "Classic" PERS members. Options include single highest year, military buyback service credit and service credit for unused sick leave. The City does not participate in Social Security.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT- The City provides a tuition reimbursement program for all regular full-time employees for continuing job-related education.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City shall match up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for all unit employees who participate in a deferred compensation program. The benefit is conditioned on a matching principle to each employee's deferred compensation account on an employee-employer dollar-for-dollar matching basis.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Up to 40 hours per occurrence may be granted.
BILINGUAL ALLOWANCE - Eligible employees receive $100 per month upon successful completion of bilingual examination.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN - A $100 City and $25 employee contribution made per month toward a retiree health savings plan.
SECTION 125 - The City has established a program consistent with Section 125 of the IRS Code, which enables employees to voluntarily use pre-tax earnings for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The City provides EAP services to full-time employees and their eligible dependents.
THE CITY - West Covina is a city of approximately 110,500 residents, located 20 miles east of Los Angeles, with easy accessibility via freeway to beach and mountain resorts and many other major retail, recreational, educational, and cultural facilities. Acknowledged as the "Headquarters City of the East San Gabriel Valley," West Covina prides itself on the quality of living it offers.
The City utilizes the council-manager form of government, and has 339 authorized full-time positions, with an operating budget of about $64 million.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
01
Do you possess a valid Class "C" Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record?
02
Do you possess California State Fire Training Fire Prevention 1A, 1B and 1C certification? ** If so, please attach.
03
How many years of experience do you have working in fire prevention, building inspection and/or enforcement of codes?
04
I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the City and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the City reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.
Required Question
Location : City of West Covina, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-025
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Fire Protection Specialists:
First Application review - 11/16/2023
Proposed Interview - 11/30/2023
Proposed Fire Chief - 12/18/2023
Proposed Selection - 12/21/2023
Estimated start date - 01/22/2024
Testing:
Interview weighted 100%
- Panel review
- Practical Questioning
Job Summary:
Under direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Protection Specialist is responsible for the analysis and enforcement of all applicable codes and ordinances and securing fire safety in various structures and installations; the promotion of fire safety in the City and the investigation of cause(s) and origin of fires.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
- Reviews building plans to assure adequacy of exits, Fire Protection equipment, water supply and all specific requirements.
- Performs technical inspections of various occupancies to induce compliance with codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires.
- Develops and presents public education programs for fire safety and prevention, company inspection and firefighter training programs, and other related programs as appropriate.
- Prepares or directs preparation of reports on specific research projects, as well as routine records and reports.
- Conducts investigations, gathers evidence and assists in preparation of cases for criminal prosecution in cases of suspected, violation of fire prevention laws and ordinances, and maintenance of hazardous conditions.
- Coordinates informational programs and plans between other agencies such as Building Division, Planning Division and utility companies.
- Reviews statistics regarding fire cause in relation to existing provisions of the Fire Code and recommends modification when required.
- Reviews results of Fire Protection programs and recommends program or procedural changes.
- Performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal laws, ordinances and regulations regarding Fire Protection; mechanical, chemical and related characteristics of a variety of flammable, explosive and similar materials; building, electrical, plumbing and related codes and water supply systems.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Qualifying for consideration in the selection process will be based on the description listed above under Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, and a combination of the education and experience requirements described below.
Education and Experience:
Education:
- Related coursework in fire technology, fire science, building construction or closely related field is required.
- Additional experience in fire prevention and inspection may be substituted for the required coursework.
Experience:
Three years experience in fire prevention and inspection or building inspection is desirable.
Licenses:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Certifications:
California State Fire Training Fire Prevention 1A, 1B and 1C is desirable.
Special Requirements:
Must complete training in P.C. 832 within six months of hire date.
Physical Requirements:
- Positions in this category are involved in active public safety duties, which involve the safeguarding of individuals, public and property. Incumbents are required to meet the required moderate physical exertion associated with the ability to, lift, carry, push, pull or climb.
- This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment.
Supplemental Information
The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The following benefits are offered to permanent fulltime employees only. For part-time employment benefits, the City does not offer any medical, vision or dental benefits for part-time and Limited Service employees. Such employees may elect - voluntary - to participate in such plans, pending payment of full premium as determined by the City. Additionally, part-time and Limited Service employees do not hold recognized bargaining rights and not eligible for bargained benefits, including administrative leave, vacation pay, sick hours accumulation (with exception of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of paid employment), life insurance, bereavement and tuition reimbursement.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL EMPLOYEES
Effective 07/01/17, in Accordance with Successor Memorandum Of Understanding
HOLIDAYS - All General City employees receive sixty (60) holiday hours per year, plus 36 floating personal leave hours. Effective 01/01/2019, Floating Holiday Leave shall be increased from 36 hours to 40 hours per calendar year. Additionally, majority of all City Departments, except Police and Fire, will be closed each year from December 24th to January 1st.
VACATION - All full-time employees accrue 80 vacation hours per year, up to 240 hours, and at five years, they receive 40 additional hours.
SICK LEAVE - Eight hours per month (96 hours per year) accrued by full-time employees for sick leave. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
HEALTH INSURANCE - Effective July 1, 2018, The City's contribution to medical premiums for all new unit employees hired on or after July 1, 2018, shall be capped in accordance with the following schedule:
Single: $550/month 2-Party: $950/month Family: $1,250/month
Employees covered by a health insurance plan outside of the City's plan will receive $300/month.
Employees hired on or prior to June 30, 2018, receive a City contribution up to the corresponding Los Angeles Region Kaiser rate per month (Employee only, Employee plus one, or Employee plus 2 or more (family) towards health coverage through the Public Employees' Retirement Systems (PERS).
DENTAL PROGRAM - A dental program is offered to all employees at group rates. The City contributes up to $62.23 per month towards premiums.
VISION PLAN - City-paid vision plan for employees only. An employee may enroll eligible dependents at his/her cost.
LIFE INSURANCE- The City will provide active employees group term life insurance in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary or $50,000, whichever is greater.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN- The City covers the entire cost for this premium. There is a 6-month waiting period before an employee is eligible, and the plan covers up to a maximum of 60% of the employee's gross salary up to the age of 65.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - All General unit employees are covered by this insurance. The employee pays the premium.
RETIREMENT - The employee pays the full employee contribution to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The PERS retirement plan is 2% at 62 formula for "New" PERS members and 2% at 60 for "Classic" PERS members. Options include single highest year, military buyback service credit and service credit for unused sick leave. The City does not participate in Social Security.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT- The City provides a tuition reimbursement program for all regular full-time employees for continuing job-related education.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City shall match up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for all unit employees who participate in a deferred compensation program. The benefit is conditioned on a matching principle to each employee's deferred compensation account on an employee-employer dollar-for-dollar matching basis.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Up to 40 hours per occurrence may be granted.
BILINGUAL ALLOWANCE - Eligible employees receive $100 per month upon successful completion of bilingual examination.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN - A $100 City and $25 employee contribution made per month toward a retiree health savings plan.
SECTION 125 - The City has established a program consistent with Section 125 of the IRS Code, which enables employees to voluntarily use pre-tax earnings for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The City provides EAP services to full-time employees and their eligible dependents.
THE CITY - West Covina is a city of approximately 110,500 residents, located 20 miles east of Los Angeles, with easy accessibility via freeway to beach and mountain resorts and many other major retail, recreational, educational, and cultural facilities. Acknowledged as the "Headquarters City of the East San Gabriel Valley," West Covina prides itself on the quality of living it offers.
The City utilizes the council-manager form of government, and has 339 authorized full-time positions, with an operating budget of about $64 million.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
01
Do you possess a valid Class "C" Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess California State Fire Training Fire Prevention 1A, 1B and 1C certification? ** If so, please attach.
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of experience do you have working in fire prevention, building inspection and/or enforcement of codes?
- None
- Training only, or less than one year full-time work experience
- More than 1 year, but less than 2 years full-time work experience
- More than 2 years, but less than 4 years full-time work experience
- More than 4 years, but less than 6 years full-time work experience
- More than 6 years, but less 10 years full-time work experience
- Over 10 years full-time work experience
04
I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the City and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the City reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.
- Yes
- No
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