Under direction, performs advanced technical work in areas of fire protection, prevention, and education programs; conducts plan review of industrial, commercial, residential, fire protection systems, and special hazards occupancies; conducts fire inspections of highly technical and hazardous occupancies in new construction; enforces building, fire and municipal codes and nationally recognized standards; meets and confers with developers at conceptual stages of new projects. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower-level staff.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Unofficial transcripts of an Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in fire engineering, fire protection, fire science, or a closely related field.
2. Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D
3. Hazardous Materials Awareness
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents may result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note that the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (including a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening, depending on job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected] or Sophia Diaz at [email protected]
