Fire Safety Inspector Ii

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fire Safety Inspector II. This position will be assigned to the Fire Prevention Division of the Riverside Fire Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill any current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

Fire Safety Inspectors, under general supervision, perform a variety of fire safety education, prevention, inspection, and enforcement duties in compliance with Fire, Building, government codes, City regulations and laws; and do related work as required.

*** The salary that is posted for this recruitment is for any applicant deemed a new member under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013. For all others, please reference the City's salary schedule.***

Duties assigned to the Fire Safety Inspector II:

• Manage and maintain control of security locking systems and devices for emergency access to specific public and private buildings.
• Enforce the filing of hazardous materials inventory and emergency response plan, permit applications, financial responsibility and assurance notifications, forms and required documents; investigate hazardous substance complaints from other agencies and the public.
• Assist in training of Inspector I personnel.
• Prepare, brochures, and like materials; review and edit materials to ensure they meet safety and educational standards and regulations; monitor quality and delivery of fire safety information.
• Compose and issue written correspondence, notices, and citations; keep records of inspections and prepare specific documents and reports.
• Participate, assist, and support work for 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; give presentations and demonstrations.
• May participate in the compliance review of building plans and construction; performs special inspections for various events and other occurrences within the City.
• Inspect commercial, residential, educational, institutional, public assembly, and selected industrial buildings and facilities under construction; check and inspect 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.
• Issue and explain permit applications and requirements; ensure application of specifications related to safety and fire preparedness; witness and certify the correct installation of fire safety apparatus for new construction.
• Remain informed of emerging trends and practices in all aspects of fire safety.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.
• Investigate public complaints concerning fire safety and respond to requests for service and assistance.

• Public relations techniques and practices.
• State and local fire and life safety, electrical, mechanical, building safety codes, standards, and policies.
• Principles and practices of fire safety and hazardous material education, inspection, and enforcement work.
• Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program and applicable Health and Safety regulations.
• National Fire Protection Association Standards.
• City and department policies and procedures.
• Fire detection, suppression, extinguishing systems, equipment, and other fire appliances

• Interpreting fire and life safety codes and standards.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all times.
• Operating a personal computer and applicable software programs to create and revise graphic materials; conduct data entry; and comprehend electronic building and fire plan submittals.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Enforcing codes and standards with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Providing guidance, training, and delegation.
• Detecting fire hazards and code violations.
• Conflict resolution.
• Providing testimony in a court of law, administrative hearing, or conference call relating to fire and/or hazardous material violations.
• Following oral and written instructions.

• Possession of a Certificate of Completion for PC-832 (Arrests and Procedures) training within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of State of California certificates for the 24-hour HAZWOPER FRA course and the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) course within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Certification as Fire Inspector I or certification as a Fire Inspector I or certification as a Fire Inspector II from the International Code Council within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• For more information regarding courses to obtain P.C. 832 Arrests and Procedures, visit:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.