Fire Inspector II

Overview

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill a Fire Inspector II position in the Community Risk Reduction Section.

Annual Salary
: $ - $

Location

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) is a leading fire service agency in California, providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to 13 cities, 582 square miles and approximately 770,000 residents.

The Community Risk Reduction Division, operated under the Deputy Fire Chief, oversees all fire prevention and hazardous materials (CUPA) programs, focusing on reducing risks before emergencies occur. The Fire Prevention Bureau provides the highest level of fire prevention services through comprehensive inspections and code enforcement, plan review, engineering services, fire investigations, exterior fire hazard control & public education. Beginning July 1, 2026, the CCCFPD will manage the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for Contra Costa County.

CUPA aims to protect human health and the environment by preventing pollution, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, responding to incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs.

• Personifies Integrity and excellence. You will play an important part in creating a culture of transparency and accountability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Is organized and results-driven. You will need to balance your own work, including prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Can be responsive and pleasant. You will need to be professional and easy to work with.
• Is dependable. Your team and community will need you to be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and able to fulfill your obligations.
• Is an effective communicator. You will need to be able to convey complex information to a variety of audiences with little to no experience in your field of expertise.
• Can de-escalate and problem solve. You will encounter unforeseen obstacles as well as upset people over the course of your career. You will need to be able to remain calm, professional, neutral, and make rational decisions within legal and ethical boundaries in order to create safe environments within our jurisdictional area.

• Reviewing building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with fire safety standards
• Conducting field inspections of projects under construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Conducting inspections of hazardous & non-hazardous occupancies
• Enforcing fire ordinances and regulations
• Educating the public on fire safety practices
• Evaluating properties for exterior hazards
• Implementing wildfire mitigation efforts in high fire severity zones within the district.

• You will have autonomy and be responsible for independent decision making
• You will be part of a dedicated, career-focused team
• There are opportunities for special assignments and experiences such as mutual aid field deployment, exposure to large incidents, risk reduction, and public information officer assignments
• The bureau has diverse mission objectives, providing the opportunity to work in various divisions and gain varied experience
• Your work will be important to the overall mission of the Fire District

• Due to the volume of work, time management and organization skills are essential
• You may interact with members of the public who are impatient or upset
• Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department
• You will have autonomy and be accountable for decisions you make
• Critical Thinking:
  Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• General Physical Ability:
  Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:
  Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise:
  Applying…