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Form of workNapa 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.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
About the Position
The current vacancy within the Napa County Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for reviewing and approving fire-related construction documents to ensure compliance with pertinent codes and ordinances; and to provide assistance to the public with respect to the permitting process, code application, and code interpretation. The department is currently seeking to enhance in-house plan check capabilities and is looking for a candidate with experience in plan review related to the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA).
Ideal Candidate
- Possess knowledge and expertise in understanding of local, state, and national fire codes and regulations.
- Plans Examination Skills, ability to review architectural and engineering plans, ensuring compliance and safety requirements.
- Strong ability to interpret and apply codes, standards, and regulations effectively.
- Detail-Oriented and attention to detail review plans, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and compliance. Ability to identify any potential deficiencies or safety concerns and provide clear and concise feedbacks to applicants.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Be able to articulate code requirements, explain deficiencies to applicants and collaborate with architectures, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Experience and Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Three years of experience in building construction or engineering work which involved an understanding of building plans, codes and engineering calculations. At least one year of the three years of experience must have been in the public sector. Candidates with extensive experience specifically related to fire protection and life safety systems are highly desirable. An understanding of Fire Suppression Systems plans and calculations, overall concepts of Fire and Life Safety (FLS), as well as applicable Fire Codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards highly desirable.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Course work in building or construction inspection, planning, land use, engineering or closely related field is highly desirable. Course work in fire science/technology or drafting/architecture is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:*
Consistent with California State law must be certified as a Plans Examiner by the International Code Council (ICC) or must obtain such certification within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year may result in an extension of probation and/or and possible release from employment during the extended probation. Alternatively applicants may be credentialed architects licensed in the State of California in accordance with Section 5500 of the Business and Professions Code or professional engineers licensed in the State of California in accordance with Section 6700 of the Business and Professions Code.
DSA CASp certification is desirable.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*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.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
The Recruitment Process
- Application Deadline will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.
- Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and supplement questions will be reviewed and scored by our subject matter experts on a flow basis until the current vacancy is filled. Only the most qualified from supplemental question review will move forward to Oral Panel Interviews.
- Oral Panel Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. Only the most qualified from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
To view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click here: Plans Examiner (Fire)
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.)
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
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 (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Type: Full Time
