Senior Plans Examiner (Fire District) Job at San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County San Bernardino, CA

The Job

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

The San Bernardino County Fire District , Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) , is recruiting for Senior Plans Examiner who executes and coordinates specialized activities related to complex fire protection planning and engineering. Senior Plans Examiners implement, and have an in-depth knowledge of codes, ordinances and standards pertaining to building construction, site development and fire protection systems. The Senior Plans Examiners work independently to perform the full range of duties as assigned including the more complex activities associated with life safety plan checking.
Examples of duties include:
  • Reviewing building and site plans and blueprints; making recommendations and corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements; determining appropriate fire protection measures; and preparing conditions of approval.

  • Reviewing complex engineering plans and hydraulic calculations to assure code compliance of fire protection requirements.

  • Coordinating the activities and training of subordinate fire prevention personnel as required; coordinating and making field inspections and system tests.

  • Conferring with the public and a variety of businesses regarding fire protection requirements and plans; maintaining effective public relations.

  • Representing the Fire District at various meetings at City and County level, as well as with architects and developers.

  • Assist in the evaluation of fire safety conditions; recommend changes in building and fire codes to remain current with new materials and methods of construction; review proposals for alternate methods of compliance for equivalency with code intent and recommend approval or denial.

  • Perform technical plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial building plans and designs for overall code compliance. Coordinate plan check activities with other city departments and outside agencies. Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees.

  • Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, designers and the public regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements, as well as any specific city building standards.

  • Advise permit applicants, engineers, designers or architects whose plan are not in conformance with required codes and indicate where designs do not comply with code requirements and regulations.

  • Research records and files for public dissemination and plan review data collections; develop written reports and generate correspondence as required.

For more detailed information, refer to the Senior Plans Examiner job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Driver's License Class C and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Special Certifications: Must meet the certification requirements of the Plans Examiner level of the State Fire Marshal Certification Track for Fire Marshal series within (2) two years of appointment.

Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.

Minimum Requirements

Certifications: Must possess all of the following:

  • CSFM Fire Inspector I Certification (or Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, & 1D course certificates)
  • CSFM Fire Inspector II Certification (or Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, & 2D course certificates)
  • CSFM Plans Examiner Certification (or Plans Examiner 1A, 1B, & 1C course certificates)
(Equivalent certificates may be considered: CSFM Fire Prevention Officer or CSFM Fire Prevention Specialist; or Fire Plans Examiner or Fire Prevention Specialist from Pro Board, NFPA, or DOD).

(Copies of qualifying Certifications must be attached.)

-AND-

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the field of fire prevention or fire protection planning. This experience must include a thorough knowledge of commercial and residential plan review and planning practices. Requires an extensive knowledge of codes, ordinances and standards pertaining to building designs, construction and site plans.


  • AND-

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units in fire science, fire safety, building inspection technology, engineering, architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess CSFM Fire Inspector I, II, and Plans Examiner Certifications, with extensive experience in Fire Codes and Ordinances, along with a related college degree. This well-prepared candidate will demonstrate excellent written communication skills, customer service skills, and experience in providing education and safety information to groups of citizens and students.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be referred to the appointing authority for a selection interview.
All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.




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