Stentorians of Los Angeles City: African-American Firefighters Want to be a Firefighter

City of Beverly Hills, CA

Job Openings

Under the leadership of the City Manager, Rod Wood, Beverly Hills City employees aspire towards a performance environment of excellence and innovation. The ultimate goal is to provide unparalleled municipal services by being "The Best of the Best."

Job Title:	Civilian Fire Inspector
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$26.00 - $31.89 hourly $2,079.69 - $2,550.92 biweekly $4,506.00 - $5,527.00 monthly $54,072.00 - $66,324.00 annually
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	Beverly Hills Fire Headquarters Station, California

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Under direction and supervision of Fire Marshal, the Civilian Fire Inspector will be responsible for a wide variety of technical work in the inspection, analysis and application of fire protection and prevention practices and principles.

Major Duties:

•Performs fire inspections of all occupancy group classifications, and enforces laws and ordinances pertaining to fire safety and prevention.
•Performs general and specialized inspections, fire and life safety plan review inspections, sprinkler and fire alarm inspections and haz-mat permit inspections.
•May conduct fire cause determinations at fire scenes to establish origin and cause circumstances of fires, secures and preserves evidence, testifies in court, if needed.
•Conducts building plan reviews and assists with final building inspections, consults with building contractors as required.
•Performs fire safety permit inspections for issuance of special permits.
• Inspects public displays or gatherings.
•nspects installation and removal of underground and above-ground fuel facilities and the storage and handling of flammable, combustible, toxic corrosive, and other hazardous materials.
• Investigates citizen complaints and follow-up on fire company inspections to initiate enforcement activities.
• Reviews findings of inspections with owner/occupants and explains requirements for meeting compliance with codes and regulations; conducts follow-up inspections for violation abatements, as assigned, may act as liaison between the fire prevention bureau and the City prosecutor; maintains records of findings, prepares reports and
complaints, and files with City prosecutor.
• Assist fire suppression personnel in inspection functions and problem inspections; provide follow-up inspections to suppression personnel.
• Responsible for a variety of Fire Prevention programs such as: fire sprinkler retrofit; brush abatement; haz-mat; lock boxes; iron bars, fire drills; Regulation 4 testing; Christmas tree inspections; and FPB requirements.
• Educates public on fire safety issues, speaks to large groups, and presents fire prevention program information at fairs, schools and other special events.
•Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

•Three years experience in inspection, completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by an Associates of Arts Degree in Fire Science. Before an appointment is made, the recommended candidate must show proof that they meet the minimum education requirement in the form of a college diploma, transcript, letter from your college/university or other documents approved by Human Resources.

•Uniform Fire Code certification as a Fire Inspector through the International Conference of Building Officials within twelve months of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:
•local, state, and federal statutes, codes, rules and regulations related to fire prevention and structural safety, including Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code.
•basic building construction principles.
• fire prevention systems (alarm and extinguishing) and detection systems design and testing.
•blue print reading, and computer skills.
•principles of flammable, explosive, and toxic hazardous materials storage and use.
•principles of electricity.
•fire cause, determination principles and practices of investigative and interviewing techniques.
•physical aspects of fire behavior.

Ability to:
•interpret fire code, building code, laws and ordinances and determine appropriate enforcement action.
•communicate effectively to citizens, supervisors, and staff.
•perform fire cause determination, assist with or conduct fire investigations.
•establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public, departmental personnel, and other public agencies.
•express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
•interpret building plans and read blueprints.
•maintain proper records and reports of all activities.
•conduct thorough inspections and apply fire codes consistently, fairly and accurately.
•recognize potential or existing fire hazards and make appropriate recommendations for abatement.
•conduct inspections and be exposed to smoke and/or hazardous environment, if required.