Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector

Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector. Under direction, the incumbent supervises and coordinates the work of subordinate staff in all aspects of fire prevention, including fire inspectors, plan review process, confined space inspections, hazardous materials inspections, and / or fire prevention education. In addition, the incumbent will consult with City Attorney's staff, property owners, contractors, architects, and engineers regarding compliance with state laws, City building and fire codes, and applicable laws and regulations; and will investigate the more difficult field problems, interpret applicable fire codes and ordinances; and acts as a mediator / facilitator for construction compliance issues. The current vacancy exists in the Fire Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AND Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Fire Protection Specialist Certificate OR California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector II Certificate. AND Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Plan Examiner Certificate. AND Possession of an International Code Council Fire Inspector I Certificate. AND Possession of ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400, and IS-700 and 800 Certificates. Experience : Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Senior Fire Prevention Inspector with the City of Fresno or four (4) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Fire Prevention Inspector II with the City of Fresno.

Special Requirements : Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license at time of application. Completion of the five core classes consisting of Fire Protection Organization, Fire Prevention Technology, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems, Building Construction, and Fire Behavior and Combustion within 18 months of appointment. An incumbent hired into the City of Fresno after June 2, 2025 must possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Marshal certificate OR completion of the Fire Marshal courses 1A, 1B, 1D, and 1E within 24 months of appointment. Failure to complete the required coursework within the specified time period above shall be cause for termination. Eligible candidates certified to the Fire Department for consideration must successfully complete the Fire Chief's interview, polygraph test, and extensive background investigation before receiving a conditional offer of employment.