Job Description

DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$4,943.96 - $5,197.08 - $5,463.68 - $5,743.84 - $6,037.54 - $6,347.46

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: May 23, 2023 (Candidates must be present for the examination)


The Stockton Fire Department\'s Fire Prevention Division has a proud and rich history of providing the City of Stockton with fire and life safety prevention services. It is the intent of the Fire Prevention Division to provide an effortless service to prevent or reduce the risk of fires, hazardous materials storage and other threat risks, and ultimately enforce the necessary safeguards to the lives, welfare, and economy of the community.

The Fire Prevention Division is operated in a business-like manner, providing responsive customer-friendly service. The division utilizes various databases in conjunction with other city and county departments to identify various occupancies that may require fire inspections. Inspections are then conducted to ensure code compliance.

Inspectors assigned to this division are responsible for a variety of duties including: site and building inspections, manage inspection records and reports for all occupancy classifications, enforcing fire code, new development, plan review process, special events, public education and community relations, code development, and arson investigation.

Incumbents work a 9/80 work schedule Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Fridays 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with alternate Fridays off.



OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE Several levels of responsibility create the structure of the Fire Prevention Inspector family.
Fire Prevention Inspector II: $5,474.52 - $7,028.20/mo Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector: $5,926.18 - $7,608.04/mo

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Veteran\'s Preference :

Pending approval by the Civil Service Commission, this position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran\'s Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran\'s Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran\'s Preference Points, please attach a DD-214 Member-4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service with honorable discharge with your application (see supplemental questions for details).

Under general supervision, this civilian class performs skilled inspection and enforcement activities related to the enforcement of fire, life safety, and related codes and ordinances; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Fire Prevention Inspector series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine inspection duties while learning City policies and procedures, applicable codes, and specific methods and requirements for fire prevention inspection and enforcement. This class is alternately staffed with Fire Prevention Inspector II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after successfully completing a one-year probationary period and gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications for the higher level class.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience :

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and two years of responsible work experience requiring effective communication skills in one or more of the following areas: fire service, hazmat, public safety, code enforcement, building inspection, evidence collection, field investigations, or research requiring the interpretation of complex data. Possession of an Associate of Arts degree in any area may be substituted for one year of the required work experience.

Other Requirements :

• Must possess a valid Class C California driver\'s license by time of appointment, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Must successfully complete the State Fire Marshal Inspector Certification program as a condition of continuing employment.
• Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient mobility and stamina to inspect industrial/commercial and/or other facilities or establishments, including walking over a variety of terrain, bending, climbing, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and around a variety of chemicals.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

THE EXAMINATION:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, including an oral panel or training and experience review, if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates\' names will be arranged in order of application date/time and, if same, then arranged alphabetically.

Note:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant\'s responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.