CITY OF SUNNYVALE Department of Human Resources 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200 Sunnyvale, CA 94086http://jobs.inSunnyvale.com
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Casual Fire Prevention Specialist I (Casual Professional 2)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

OPEN DATE: 01/06/17

CLOSE DATE: Continuous

THE POSITION

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Conducts inspections of buildings and property for compliance with fire codes, proper installation of fire alarms, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire exits, and overall compliance with codes and regulations pertaining to fire and life safety; and, as necessary, develops plans of correction.
• Investigates citizen complaints of violations of fire codes and regulations and takes corrective action; responds to inquiries regarding fire and life safety codes and standards.
• Promotes public relations through public education programs; speaks to various civic and professional organizations to promote the goals of the City; meets with industrial and business representatives to promote cooperation and provide information regarding fire codes and standards; and, makes presentations and participated in promotional events, demonstrations, and fire and life safety programs.
• Prepares and maintains forms, records, technical letters files and reports; issues permits and corrective action correspondence.
• Stays current on the legal and technical developments in the fire prevention field, fire investigation field and other areas of assignment; participates in professional meetings and associations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicable national, state and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, ordinances and policies related to contemporary fire protection, building inspection, fire prevention and life safety principles, practices and techniques.
• Methods and techniques of developing effective public education, public relations and community presentations.
• Building plans.
• Map reading.
• Mathematical principles for purposes of, but not limited to, reading plans and maps.
• Effective communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing techniques.
• Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable software.

• Perform fire prevention inspections, apply fire codes consistently and accurately, identify violations of applicable codes and regulations, and develop a reasonable and prudent plan of correction.
• Identify and investigate applicable code violations.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritize inspection workload to ensure timely inspection of assigned occupancies.
• Read and accurately interpret codes, regulations, technical reports, building plans.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret and record data accurately.
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise records, correspondence and reports.
• Represent the City in a professional manner and deal effectively with the public to gain their cooperation in resolving problems and concerns.
• Physically perform the duties, including the ability to be fit tested and successfully complete periodic physical examinations required for the use of respirators.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Adhere to the appropriate chain of command; work effectively on an assigned task force; or in an ICS (Incident Command Structure).
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Observe safety principles and practices and work in a safe manner.

• Work on call hours and overtime to respond to fires, emergencies or other events.

• Wear a Department-issued uniform and protective equipment.

Possession of a current, related International Code Council (ICC) certificate.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your online City of Sunnyvale employment application and a current (issued within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicle driving record printout to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, are required, the required current (issued within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles record printout. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate “see resume”. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City’s employment page www.jobs.inSunnyvale.com or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further screening. If interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as this job posting may close without notice.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more detailed information regarding this temporary position, email: fireprevention@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov. 

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

• The number of years of experience you have had performing the duties that you are describing;
• The name(s) and type(s) of organization(s) where you obtained such experience; and,
• Your role and specific responsibilities within the organization(s).

Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate “see resume” are considered incomplete. By checking the ‘Yes’ response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.