PLAN CHECKER-FIRE PREVENTION I-II

Job Description:

PLAN CHECKER-FIRE PREVENTION I-II

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, November, 22, 2024 through 4:30 pm, Friday, December, 27, 2024.
Salary information:
Grade I - $3,594.24 - $4,887.44 Bi-Weekly
Grade II - $3,878.00 - $5,282.16 Bi-Weekly

Current vacancies are with Community Development and the Fire Department.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, reviews plans, specifications, and permit applications and performs inspections to ensure compliance with fire life safety codes, regulations, and ordinances for building construction, underground and aboveground tanks, fire protection and life safety systems, etc.; reviews plans for compliance with local and state fire and life safety standards and regulations; consults with architects, builders, and developers on fire protections systems; conducts field inspections for compliance with local and state fire and life safety standards and regulations; recommends changes in design, construction, or installation of equipment based on analysis of present or potential fire and fire-related hazards; recommends installation of firefighting facilities and fire alarm detection and extinguishing systems; assists in enforcing building and fire codes and pursuing legal prosecution of violators; prepares correspondence and written reports; recommends changes in building and fire codes to the Building Official or Deputy Fire Marshal; assists in planning fire protection programs; assists in training of personnel assigned to fire prevention; and performs other related duties as required .

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in fire protection engineering or a closely related field (proof required)*.

AND

• Two years of paid, full-time equivalent, professional engineering experience in fire protection and building plan review, code enforcement or a closely related field.

Opportunities for Substitution of Education or Experience

Additional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of California Fire Code, California Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Code, California Administrative Code, and related standards.

Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime as required.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be presented to the hiring department at time of selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
I CC Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector I and II and/or certification of completion in any of the following coursework: California State Fire Marshal Fire Prevention/Inspector classes (1A, 1B, 1C and 1D) are highly desirable for some positions. Proficient with industry-wide permitting programs is desirable for positions in Community Development.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application.........Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by December 6, 2024 will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.


EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

T his information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. KA4NN-25 DRJ PCFP 5/24/2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$3,594.24 - $5,282.16 Biweekly