Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer I/Ii

Description

SALARY:

Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer I: $30.48 - $37.12 / Hour

Fire Prevention/Environmental Officer II: $33.52 - $40.74 / Hour

Under general supervision, as a prevention/environmental officer wearing a badge, performs routine and difficult work requiring specialized environmental skills to secure compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, applicable sections of the Health and Safety Code, Bakersfield Municipal Code, including other codes, ordinances, and standards. Work involves resolving routine to difficult code enforcement issues within established policy. Incumbents are supervised by the Director of Fire Prevention/Environmental Services. Performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

Reviews construction, industrial, commercial, and residential site plans, for fire protection system plans building plans for compliance with fire protection codes and standards, municipal code and department policies; Reviews building plans and inspects new and existing structures to ensure conformance to fire protection codes and standards; Provides technical assistance to contractors, vendors, city staff and other agencies in interpreting and complying with fire code and standards; Reviews hazardous materials permits including permits for underground storage tanks, above ground storage tanks and other hazardous materials permits that fall under the review of assigned personnel; Issues Notices of Violation, Stop Work Orders and correction notices.

Minimum Qualifications

For a full job description, please click here .

Applications Will Be Accepted Only From Those Applicants Who Clearly Demonstrate On The COMPLETED City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, And Resume That They Have

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D., AND;
• Two (2) years of college level course work in Fire Technology, Hazardous Materials or Environmental Science, AND;
• Two (2) years related work experience in California Fire Code (CFC) or California Building Code (CBC) enforcement, hazardous materials or underground storage tank inspection, OR;
• Possession of an Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector certification will be required as a condition of continued employment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Health and safety codes training
• Hazardous materials training

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Full job description linked above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

Week of August 3, 2023 (Tentative Date): An appraisal will be made of the applicant’s experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, certificate and official DMV printout; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary Of Benefits By Bargaining Unit

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
• Fire Safety Unit

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.

1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.

5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.

14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

Vacation - Fire Safety Shift Personnel Only

1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)

5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)

16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 7/21/2023 1:00 PM Pacific