Description

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.

THE POSITION:

Under direction, to perform fire safety inspections of commercial, industrial, public, and residential occupancies; to enforce federal, state, and local fire safety codes and ordinances; and perform related work as required.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
City employees work a 4/10 workweek. A work week consists of working four-days in a row to cover and overlap existing employees to ensure coverage within the City for each day of the week for the designated duties. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please see the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees'.

NOTE:
This classification is scheduled to receive a wage increase of 6.48% effective the first full pay period in January 2024 .

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Perform fire safety inspections of schools, rest homes, residences, hospitals, churches, industrial and commercial buildings, fire suppression systems, fire alarm/detection systems, hazardous materials, and processes.
• Issues written notices requiring the elimination of fire hazards.
• Inspects, posts, and issues hazard abatement notices.
• Assists in the investigation of fires to determine origin and cause, and photographs fire scenes.
• Testifies in court.
• Investigates and requires correction of violations of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention.
• May conduct fire prevention educational programs.
• Keeps records of buildings inspected and action taken.
• May check building plans.
• Provides technical information to the public concerning fire prevention.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED, and
• Two (2) years of experience in fire safety inspections, supplemented by college courses and/or California State Fire Marshal's courses in fire inspection/prevention and/or fire science technology; OR
• One and a half years (1½) years of experience, and
• An Associate's degree in Fire Science/Technology in inspections or other public safety activities utilizing the California Fire and Building Code, and associated codes enforced by the Fire and Building departments.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
• Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs.

Knowledge and Skills in : Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, rules and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention, safety and hazardous materials; fire prevention; suppression theory; building materials; fire detection and extinguishing systems.

Ability to : Detect deficiencies in fire prevention and detection systems and to recommend corrective action; prepare reports; conduct public education; obtain cooperation in correcting fire hazards; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, general public, and vendors.

License Requirement : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job classification. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Certificate Requirements : Possession of the following certificates are required at the time of appointment: P.C. 832 Powers of Arrest and CPR/First Aid certification.
The following California State Fire Marshal certificates are highly desirable: Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, and Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D.

Examination Process

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates must attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.

Alternative Work Schedule

City employees work a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday 7am to 6 pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. For Police, Fire, and Nutrition employees, work schedule may differ.

For benefit information, please click on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees'