Fire Inspector I - County of Contra Costa, California

 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:

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 miles-square-mile jurisdiction.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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

What you will typically be responsible for:

• 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
  

A few reasons you might love this job:

• 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
  

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• 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

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/1043236?keywords=fire%20inspector&pagetype=classSpecifications

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for twelve (12) months.