Fire Safety Supervisor - Riverside - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) has an opportunity for a Fire Safety Supervisor; the current opening is for Riverside. However, this recruitment may be used to fill positions throughout Riverside County.
The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The incumbent will coordinate fire inspection plan review activities with other departments and outside agencies and perform other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal.
Highly desired - candidates with course completion certificates from the California Office of the State Fire Marshal and Plans Examiner series courses IA, IB, and IC, Experience reviewing, researching, and evaluating fire protection, building, and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
The position will require travel throughout Riverside County for 10% of the work time.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 20 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervise and coordinate programs and activities of the Office of the Fire Marshal; coordinate staffing, permitting, and scheduling of inspection programs and special events.
• Supervise daily activities of Office of the Fire Marshal employees including: assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring work in area of assignment; conducting performance evaluations; recommending staffing and disciplinary actions; ensure appropriate training is available, counseling, evaluating, and meeting with various stakeholders to identify and resolve issues/problems.
• Reviews, researches and evaluates fire protection, building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety; evaluates equipment for effectiveness and makes recommendations for improved and/or alternative fire protection plans and devices; may conduct more complicated inspections of new construction and existing structures as it relates to fire codes.
• Assist with developing and implementing the Office of the Fire Marshal goals and objectives, work plans, priorities, and policy and procedures within assigned section.
• Serve as a partner city Fire Marshal and develop, implement, and supervise the localized fire prevention program and local service operations while maintaining program consistency across jurisdictions.
• Serve as liaison for the plan review and fire inspection functions of the Office of the Fire Marshal with other department divisions, government agencies, partner jurisdictions and the public; assist the public and other employees with technical inquiries related to Office of the Fire Marshal operations; oversee and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Develop code amendments and participate in the code adoption process with stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Write technical guidelines, bulletins, and interpretations; oversee and implement the development of procedures and training materials for fire inspections and plan reviews; prepare and maintain a variety of organizational reports; recommend modifications to programs, polices, and procedures.
• Supervise fire safety inspections of commercial, institutional, and industrial occupancies.
• Pursue legal remedy for non-compliance with fire codes, including issuance of pre-citation notices, preparation of legal complaints, and testifying in court.
• Provide support to a variety boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings representing the Fire Department interests; stay current with applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience performing advanced-level plan review and fire inspections related to application of fire and building code or equivalent education, training, and experience which demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Full-time experience
Knowledge of: The principles of supervision, performance evaluation, progressive discipline, motivation and organization; principles and practices of staff and organizational development; principles and practices of fire prevention, inspection, plan review, and code enforcement; principles and methods of fire prevention education; burning characteristics associated with building construction and chemical hazards; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; State Fire Marshal's regulations and prevailing practices in fire prevention; California Fire Code and California Building Code; mathematical concepts; effective communication and interpersonal skills; customer service principles.
Ability to: Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of technical and clerical personnel; monitor and evaluate employee; prepare clear, concise, and well-documented reports and correspondence; analyze, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; recognize problems, analyze data, formulate alternatives, and make or recommend appropriate decisions or resolutions; productively use personal computers and associated software; prepare and conduct presentations to diverse audiences; recognize fire and life safety code violations and hazards; interpret codes and regulations for the public; read and interpret developmental plans and blueprints; establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with co-workers and the general public; provide quality customer service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Course completion certificates from the California Office of the State Fire Marshal and Plans Examiner series courses IA, IB, and IC. Proof of education must be uploaded at the time of applying.
Applicants who are current Riverside County Fire Department and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or via email at aevans@rivco.org .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
