Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner

Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner

Salary

$126,230.21 - $137,820.59 Annually

Location

Woodacre, CA

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

0755-25-06

Department

Marin County Fire Department

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Vacancies

1

Weekly Schedule

40 Hours

Additional Salary Information

• The county is currently in the process of bargaining pay increases for it's employees. The salary above does not reflect any resulting pay increases.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at ... (CRS DIAL 711) .

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the "MCFD" link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD

Service - Teamwork - Operational Readiness - Professionalism

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner is a position within the Marin County Fire Department directly supporting the Prevention Division.

The position works independently under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal. The primary responsibilities of this position will be conducting plan reviews; interpreting fire codes and ordinances; and performing field inspections related to building, fire and other life safety systems for adherence to initial inspections.

There is currently one (1) full time, regular hire vacancy in the Marin County Fire Department.

For more information about the position, please review the class specification.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate must be able to exercise sound, independent judgment. They can schedule and execute tasks effectively, are able to reason-out and analyze logical steps, has great attention to detail, and a strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has personal and professional integrity, possesses initiative, has strong organizational, oral and written communication skills, and is tactful. They are able to work independently under general guidance. They are capable of completing multiple tasks and projects as they are assigned and can effectively make decisions with little to no supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and techniques of fire prevention and investigation.
• Life safety codes inspection principles, practices and methods.
• Applicable fire protection laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Standard and accepted building construction methods and techniques consistent with fire prevention and protection.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply the County's fire prevention codes, laws, rules, ordinances and policies.
• Perform detailed analyses and examinations of building and construction designs, specifications, calculations and plans.
• Detect and explain deviations from codes and regulations.
• Make accurate mathematical computations related to simple engineering calculations.
• Organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Use sound, independent judgment within regulatory and procedural guidelines.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate written reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, building contractors, co-workers and the public
• Operate/navigate computerized databases and records management systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. (This may include construction trade experience, including experience with a C-16 contractor or possession of a C-16 license.)

A typical way to qualify is sufficient fire prevention experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities; equivalent to completion of a certificate program in Fire Technology or Fire Science from an accredited college; and completion of California State Board of Fire Services accredited courses Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, and Fire Investigation 1A and 1B.

Highly Desired

Completion of an Associate Degree or equivalent in Fire Technology or Fire Science and California State Board of Fire Services accredited courses Fire Training Instructor 1A and 1B, Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D, and Public Education 1.

Certificates and Licenses

This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and must meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to work overtime, weekends, on call and holidays; attend meetings and classes; and wear a uniform.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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 Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at .... If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at ....

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL

Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at .... For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at ....

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. (This may include construction trade experience, including experience with a C-16 contractor or possession of a C-16 license.)

A typical way to qualify is sufficient fire prevention experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities; equivalent to completion of a certificate program in Fire Technology or Fire Science from an accredited college; and completion of California State Board of Fire Services accredited courses Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, and Fire Investigation 1A and 1B.

Certificates and Licenses Possession of a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and must meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

Describe your fire prevention experience as it pertains to the required knowledge and abilities for the Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner position. Your response must include:

• The name(s) of your employer(s)
• Job title(s)
• Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week

If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below.

02

Have you completed a certificate program in Fire Technology or Fire Science from an accredited college?

• Yes
• No

03

If you selected "Yes" to Question 2, please indicate your certificate(s), the date of completion, and the accredited college from where you received the certificate(s).

If you have not completed a certificate program, please state N/A in the space below.

04

Please select all of the accredited California State Board of Fire Services courses you have completed. (Check all that apply)

• Fire Inspector 1A
• Fire Inspector 1B
• Fire Inspector 1C
• Fire Inspector 1D
• Fire Investigation 1A
• Fire Investigation 1B
• None of the above

05

This position requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving history record as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of selection interview.

Do you have a current valid California Class C driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I will be able to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of selection interview

06

Highly Desired: Do you possess an Associate Degree or equivalent in Fire Technology or Fire Science?

• Yes
• No

07

If you selected "Yes" to Question 6, please provide the details of your Fire Technology or Fire Science education including the degree or equivalent, the date of completion, and from where you completed your education.

If you have not completed a certificate program, please state N/A in the space below.

08

Highly Desired: Please select all of the accredited California State Board of Fire Services courses you have completed. (Check all that apply)

• Fire Training Instructor 1A
• Fire Training Instructor 1B
• Fire Inspector 2A
• Fire Inspector 2B
• Fire Inspector 2C
• Fire Inspector 2D
• Public Education 1
• None of the above

09

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below). Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.

Describe your experience assisting with or conducting plan reviews and performing inspections on NFPA 13D/R residential sprinkler system installations, commercial fire alarm and tenant improvement sprinkler systems, pre-engineered suppression systems and residential LPG (propane tanks) installations, and other fire specific code interpretation and inspections.

Your response must include:

• The name(s) of your employer(s)
• Job title(s)
• Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week

If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below.

10

Describe your experience working with homeowners, contractors, developers, engineers and architects regarding modifications required for compliance with codes and ordinances.

Your response must include:

• The name(s) of your employer(s)
• Job title(s)
• Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week

If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below.

11

Describe your experience planning, developing and/or conducting fire education programs.

Your response must include:

• The name(s) of your employer(s)
• Job title(s)
• Type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week

If you do not have this experience, please state N/A in the space below.

12

Please indicate which of the following you possess experience in any of the areas below. (Check all that apply).

• Zoning
• Land Use
• Insurance related inspection work
• Hazardous Material Inspection
• Building Construction
• Municipal Firefighting
• Fire Inspection
• Fire Prevention
• Building Inspection
• Code Enforcement
• Related Field to an Area Above
• None of the Above

Required Question