**This is a non-sworn, non-safety position.**

If you are interested in making our community a better place for residents, families, and businesses, consider joining our team!

City of Vista's Fire Department is seeking a motivated individual with excellent customer service and public relation skills to join the fire prevention team. The purpose of this position is to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. In addition to the technical knowledge for this position, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional character and integrity with an effective customer service attitude.

The City's mission is to provide outstanding services to improve the quality of life of all Vista residents and to enhance the uniqueness of our community, reflecting our core values: respect, fairness, teamwork, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, a Fire Inspector inspects institutions and industrial, commercial and residential properties, as well as places of public assemblage, to determine compliance with appropriate fire prevention codes, regulations, and standards; conducts training sessions for the public in fire prevention; investigates the origin of fires; and performs related work as required.

Performs technical fire safety inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential properties, institutions, and all places of assembly to determine compliance with state and local fire and building codes; conduct weed abatement inspections to reduce wildfire hazards; inspects operations and equipment requiring the observation or approval of the Fire Department; enforces Fire Safety Code provisions of a technical and complex nature; issues notices, warnings, and citations; performs fire safety surveys; locates and identifies existence of potential fire safety problems and recommends fire prevention/safety measures and devices, including correcting hazardous conditions, planning fire escape routes and promoting installation of built-in fire protection; responds to fires and other emergencies, including transporting equipment and apparatus, and assisting fire fighting and medical personnel; conducts fire safety education programs, including conducting public presentations for groups of owners and tenants of residential, industrial, and commercial properties and other groups or individuals having a concern or interest in fire prevention/safety; prepares demonstrations; prepares correspondence and reports; prepares and distributes pamphlets, brochures and other public information material; collects, compiles, and tabulates information and data; attends meetings and conferences as directed; conducts repeat inspections to determine progress towards compliance with codes and policies; communicates with County and State fire prevention officials; investigates and attempts to identify causes of fires; coordinates investigative activities with the County Sheriff's Department; takes and prepares photographs; counsels with parents and juveniles involved in investigations; writes reports of investigation findings; requisition supplies; keeps various records; operates City vehicles; and performs related work as required.

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in fire investigation, fire prevention, plan checking, hazardous materials or a closely related field and experience performing fire prevention or fire investigation work.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively verbally and in a written manner; observe and interpret data, and analyze and solve problems. The employee must be able to work indoor office environments/outdoor in the field environments (depending on position); Working conditions include exposure to heat, smoke, dust, fumes, inclement weather, and hazardous materials; must be willing to comply with rules and regulations governing work attire. The employee may have to move up to 50 lbs. and transport up to 10 lbs. objects frequently (depending on position). Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, estimate, and assess work related objects and/or work products based on position specific designated tasks. The employee will be required to work a rotational schedule (currently one (1) week every three (3) weeks), and may be required to work overtime to complete assignments. Use of personal vehicle during employment may also be required. This position also requires travel within and out of the City to attend meetings.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A City application form and supplemental questionnaire MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.cityofvista.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to the City of Vista, Human Resources Office, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Telephone: (760) 726-1340.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Actual benefits will depend on date of hire and may differ from the information listed. Part-time employee benefits may be prorated.