Fire Inspector I Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Bargaining Unit: Local 1230 – Fire Suppression & Prevention Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill Fire Inspector I positions in the Fire Prevention Bureau. About the District Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a full-service, all-hazards district that operates with a highly trained team of more than 670 firefighters and professional staff, responding from 37 strategically placed fire stations across 582 square miles. Our operational strength includes a diverse fleet of fire engines, ladder trucks, rescues, boats, dozers, and specialized hazardous materials units. We are further supported by elite teams, including FEMA Urban Search & Rescue, Cal OES hazardous materials response, a Type 2IA hand crew, and a paramedic on every response unit. Behind every response is the vital work of our Regional Fire and EMS Communications Center, robust training and wellness programs, and the committed professionals in fleet services, administration, and prevention. Our proactive Fire Prevention Bureau plays a key role in investigations, public education, plan review, and code enforcement—ensuring safety before the emergency ever begins. About the Fire Prevention Bureau The Fire Prevention Bureau provides the highest level of fire prevention services through comprehensive inspections and code enforcement, plan review and engineering services, public education, fire investigations, and community risk reduction to ensure properties are properly constructed and maintained in accordance with local and state codes. The Fire Prevention Bureau provides fire prevention services to more than one million residents in 19 cities and several defined unincorporated areas across our 716.9 square‑mile jurisdiction. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Bureau has six main units: Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Investigation, Community Risk Reduction, Training, and Clerical. Key Competencies and Employment Criteria Uses initiative in assigned duties. Personifies integrity and excellence. You will be 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 and multiple assignments and prioritize them. 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, dependable, and able to fulfill your obligations. Key Responsibilities 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. Enforcing fire ordinances and regulations. Educating the public on fire safety practices. Why You'll Love It You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie. You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities. Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services. The bureau has diverse mission objectives, providing the opportunity to work in various divisions and gain varied experience. Potential Challenges Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment. 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. Competencies Required 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. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability. Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations. Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. An out‑of‑state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process. Education Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate, and 30 semester or 45 quarter accredited college units in fire science, engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire prevention or closely related field. Certificates and Training Required Within 12 months of employment, must obtain International Code Council Certification as a Fire Inspector I, and must successfully complete a California Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Penal Code 832, Module A course. Within 12 months of employment, appointees must successfully complete the following California Fire Service Training and Education courses: Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. On‑going maintenance of certification(s) is required. Experience Two (2) years of full‑time or its equivalent experience in a position requiring the ability to read plans, interpreting designs of non‑structural fire safety elements and fire protection systems in new and remodeled buildings, or application of applicable building and fire codes, laws, regulations and related standards which would provide the knowledge and abilities listed below. Substitution for Education One (1) additional year of qualifying experience as noted above may be substituted for the required education. Substitution for Experience An associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college in fire science, engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire prevention, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience. Other Requirements Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as is established by the County Medical Consultant. Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a multiple-choice assessment. The multiple-choice assessment will be conducted to measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the job (Weighted 40%). Structured Interview (exam): Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications and pass the written exam will be invited to participate in a structured interview examination. In the structured interview, candidates must achieve an overall average passing score of at least 70%. The interview will measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the Fire Inspector I classification (Weighted 60%). Candidates are not permitted to retake the same written exam within a one-year period. If you apply for another recruitment that uses this written exam and the test is scheduled within one year of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re‑take the exam. If more than one year has passed, but less than three years has passed, you may choose to either re‑use your score or retake the exam. If you elect to retake the exam, your most recent score will be used, regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the previous score. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment specific questions, please contact Holly Trieu at View email address on click.appcast.io. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Conviction History After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Disaster Service Worker All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr