Senior Fire Safety Inspector

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
Senior Fire Safety Inspector to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Fire Prevention Division of the Riverside Fire Department.

The Senior Fire Safety Inspector performs professional and highly skilled fire safety education, prevention, inspection, and enforcement duties. Oversee and participate in the review of building plans and construction and monitor the work of subordinate staff.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, coordinate, and present public information releases and fire safety education programs; coordinate with surrounding agencies, schools, community groups, and the general public to encourage fire safety education and understanding.
• Assist, support, and participate in the preparation of pamphlets, brochures, and like materials; review and edit materials to ensure they meet safety and educational standards; monitor quality and delivery of fire safety information.
• Inspect buildings under construction, fire protection systems, flammable liquid storage, and dispensing facilities for compliance with fire and life safety codes, standards, and policies; identify areas of safety concern or non‑compliance and communicate resolution tactics and potential penalties.
• Draft, issue, and deliver notices, warnings, and citations; keep and maintain records of inspections and prepare extensive and detailed reports.
• Investigate, review, and respond to public complaints concerning fire safety and response made to requests for service and assistance; demonstrate strong customer service skills and engagement with the public.
• Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Monitor inspectors’ work productivity, schedule, and reports to verify department goals and objectives are being met.
• Work closely with supervision on improving work‑flow processes to keep up with technology advancement.
• Resolve conflicts between inspectors, contractors, and property owners; handle stressful situations with tact and provide high level skill for the resolution of challenging situations.
• Serve as primary training coordinator for Inspector I and II personnel.
• Serve as Deputy Fire Marshal as needed.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) supplemented by college level courses in Fire or Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection Systems and Building Components, or closely related coursework.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing fire safety inspection duties or previous experience as Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Plan Review Engineer or equivalent, or Senior Fire Inspector.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid, Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Possession of California State Fire Marshal certification as Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II or certification as a Fire Code Inspector or Fire Inspector II from the International Conference Council at time of employment.

California State Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Specialist, or Fire Plans Examiner, or International Code Council certification as a Fire Plans Examiner within 12 months of employment.

Possession of a Certificate of Completion for PC‑832 (Arrests and Procedures) training within 12 months of employment.

Possession of State of California certificate for the 24‑hour HAZWOPER FRA course within 6 months of employment.

Possession of an Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Inspector certification within 6 months of employment.

Four (4) years of experience performing fire safety inspection duties equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector II.

Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions utilizing agency provided safety gear. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting…