Inspector Trainee (Fire Prevention)

Full Job Description

The Pasadena Fire Department- Fire Prevention Division is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our team.

The Fire Inspector Trainee Program is to cooperate with and assist Pasadena Fire Inspectors and Operations Personnel conduct fire and life safety inspections while providing an opportunity for the Fire Inspector Trainee to gain experience in Fire Prevention, Fire Administration, and Fire Prevention Training.

The Fire Inspector Trainee Program consists of entry-level fire inspector candidates who have successfully completed college-level courses in Fire Technology and California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector courses and seek practical application of the classroom training received.

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Requirements

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the Fire Inspector Trainee job description.

• Assists staff with miscellaneous inspections (i.e., sprinkler systems, fire alarms and special extinguishing systems).
• Receives training in alternate methods and materials when it is appropriate to do so; follows up for compliance with codes when violations or deficiencies were noted during inspection.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, inspection records and technical reports; maintains reports and records.
• Learns applicable fire code sections and proper storage requirements of hazardous materials.
• Perform technical fire safety inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential properties to determine compliance with state and local fire and building codes.
• Assists staff with plan check duties as required; communicates with consultants, city and/or county staff, architects, and contractors on requirements for projects. Assist with issuing fire code permits.
• Assists with public presentations on fire safety and fire prevention topics; presents programs to civic groups and participates in the Fire Department and district wide public relations programs; assists in training city employees in fire prevention and protection techniques.
• Assists with the inspection or investigation of citizen complaints about potential fire hazards.
• Assists in evaluating fire hazards and performing inspections of overgrown vegetation.
• Shadows inspection staff while meeting with citizen groups, organizations, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers regarding fire protection systems, access requirements, building requirements, and other fire prevention life safety issues.

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed in success for this position.

• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Negotiating reaches mutually satisfying agreements and compromises.
• Professional and Technical Expertise applies technical subject matter to the job.
• Professional Impact presents self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Self- Management shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• This is an entry level position requiring completion of college-related courses in Fire Technology.
• Completion of California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D.

Desired qualifications:

• Completion of Hazardous Material First Responder Awareness.

SELECTION PROCESS:The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process.

The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
There is currently one vacancy in the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar.

PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = 12 months
FLSA = Non-Exempt
UNIT = TECH ADMIN

Additional Information

• Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Completion of California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D at time of appointment.
• Weekend and evening assignments may be required.
• SLIDING CLASSIFICATION
  This is a "sliding class" classification which may be promoted to Fire Inspector classification based on performance and when all of the requirements are met.