Fire Safety Inspector I
Salary: $78,624.00
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for a new job opening from qualified individuals for the position of Fire Safety Inspector I. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a new position. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Prevention Captain, with a 40-hour staff assignment to Fire Prevention, the Fire Safety Inspector I will perform a variety of tasks relating to Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction including:
- Conduct Defensible Space Inspections in accordance with Chapter 8.09 of the El Dorado County Codes and Ordinances;
- Mark fire hazard trees in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA);
- Conduct Vacation Home Rental (VHR) inspections for compliance with Chapter 5.56 Vacation Home Rental Ordinance;
- Conduct general business and other fire and life safety inspections
- Organize and conduct public education, community outreach, and fire prevention activities;
- Participate in Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) Fire Prevention Information Team (PIT);
- Assist the Public Information Officer (PIO) as needed with social media and website postings;
- Develop and prepare reports regarding activity for the inspection program, and shall perform database entry and support database management to ensure quality of record keeping;
- Maintain knowledge and competency of current trends in the field;
- Performs additional collateral duties as assigned;
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- California Class C Driver License or equivalent;
- Current CPR certification to the Health Care Provider level (required 120 days after employment).
- California State Fire Marshal Courses (required 6 months after employment):
- Fire Inspector 1A; Duties and Administration
- Fire Inspector 1B; Fire and Life Safety
- Fire Inspector 1C; Field Inspection
- Fire Inspector 1D; Field Inspection – California Specific
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness
- California State Fire Marshal Certification and Course for Home Ignition Zone and Defensible Space Inspector or equivalent training and experience (required 120 days after employment).
Preferred and Desired Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Forestry or Fire Science or a related field and/or a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree in any field;
- OSFM Fire Inspector I Certification or equivalent
- International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification or equivalent Statutes and Regulations
- TRPA Training – Pre-TRPA process, Hazardous tree identification, marking and removal permit process
- NWCG Wildland Firefighter and Incident Command System ▪ S-110, 130, 190 ▪ Introduction to ICS (I-100)
Examination and Selection Process
The examination process shall include the following:
- Application Review
- Oral Interview
- Chiefs Interview
The tentative test dates are the week of June 10, 2023. Applicants who are offered employment are subject to a Live Scan, background investigation, and a drug/alcohol screening and physical assessment. Employment is contingent upon passing the Live Scan, background investigation, and the drug/alcohol screening.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should complete the District application available on our website https://lakevalleyfire.org/documents/. Submit the completed application, attach a letter of interest, resume, and copies of required and applicable certifications. All required material must be submitted in person or by mail. Applications may also be emailed to [email protected].
Compensation and Benefits
Where applicable, salaries and benefits are per current Wages and Benefits Policy Manual: Effective 11/12/20.
Medical Insurance premiums are not paid for by the District although personnel may choose and can purchase their own health care coverage tax deferred through the District.
Additional Benefits:
- Public Employees Retirement System – retirement benefits based on PEPRA miscellaneous employee 2% at 62
- District pays 100% of the employer portion and employee pays 100% of the employee portion – No cost share
- Vacation accrual (4.4 hours per bi-weekly pay period)
- Holidays (13 holidays annually)
- Sick leave (4.4 hours per bi-weekly pay period)
- Compensatory Time Off (CTO) (maximum accrual – 240 hours)
- Vision Care Plan ($300 per year per employee and family members)
Additional Information
Schedule: This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Probation: This position has no probationary period, the employee is classified as at will.