Special Instructions:  

Requirements

The City of Piedmont is a charter city of approximately 11,000 residents located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The city, which is virtually built out, consists of established, high-quality single family homes on quiet tree- lined streets. Within Piedm ont?s 1.8 square- mile area there are five city parks and num erous landscaped areas wh ich offer wooded paths, tennis courts, children?s playgrounds and picnic facilities.
DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the Fire Pre vention Officer inspects for fire and lif e safety hazards and enforces all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances for the prevention of fire and th e protection of life and property against fire an d panic. In addition, t he FPO will establish an efficient and su stainable Fire Prevention Program to be administered by the existing, fulltime Fire Department personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 Assumes responsibility for a wide variety of fire prevention activities of the Department.
 Inspects commercial buildings, schools, other re lated structures and facil ities for fire hazards, proper operation of
suppression devices, adeq uacy of fire escapes and exits, hazardous processes, public assem blies and general co mpliance
with fire code provisions.
 Issues correction notices and citations.
 Conducts follow-up inspections to insure corrections have been made.
 Conducts hazardous mater ials inspections, issue hazardous mate rials permits and research technical resources concerning
hazardous materials.
 Issues permits for public assemblies and all occupancies listed in the fire and building code.
 Investigates complaints from private citizens and other City departments relating to fire and safety hazards.
 Assists in pr eparing public education programs and participates in fire safety structures and open areas.
 Speaks before school groups and other organizations on fire prevention matters.
 Oversees the hydrant inspection program.
 Oversees the weed abatement program as needed.
 Assists officers with overall departmental fire prevention and inspection programs.
 Instructs Department personnel on inspection procedures and problems.
training throughout the City in volving
 Conducts continuing education classes for all personnel emphasizing fire code enforcement, inspection techniques, and plan review.
 Reports violations of laws, ordinances, and safety standards to the Fire Marshal.
 Maintains required records and prepares reports.
 Assists the Fire Marshal in reviewing existing fire prevention policies and regulations, and recommends new fire prev ention
ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances.
 Monitors and reacts to changes in California Fire Code as applicable to Piedmont Municipal Code.
 Participates in other administrative or special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
 Principles, systems, procedures, practices and methods employed in fire prevention, inspection and investigation.
 Local, state and national codes and laws that are related to fire prevention.
 Operation and capabilities of different types of fire department apparatus and the ability to apply this knowledge to fire
prevention situations.
 Building materials and construction and the principals of heat travel and combustion.
 Firefighting methods and equipment.
 Fire engineering principles and the systems and equipment used in detecting and suppressing fires.
 Water systems and roadways.
 The Incident Command System.
 Rules and regulations of the Fire Department.
 Geography and major target hazards in the City.
 Principles and practices of business computer applications.
Ability and Skills to:
 Make independent decisions in emergent and non-emergent situations based on applicable codes and established procedures.
 Investigate complaints, make recommendations or corrections , write letters or citations and m onitor cases until the y are
closed.
 Work with other city and state agencies in making inspections and assisting them with investigations as necessary.
 Conduct inspections of a variety of facilities.
 Be firm yet tactful in enforcing compliance with plans, specifications, ordinances, and codes.
 Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures.
 Conduct educational programs and respond to a variety of questions relating to fire prevention.
 Analyze fire protection problems and develop objective solutions by applying innovative approaches to problem solving.
 Conduct research related to codes, regulations and laws and make effective recommendations.
 Prepare and present oral and written reports.
 Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
 Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public.
 Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with citizens, business owners, schools and other organizations.
 Work with a minimum of supervision in an efficient, well-organized manner to meet deadlines.
 Prepare clear and concise reports.
 Operate a personal computer and software progra ms to incl ude word processing, spreadsheets and database s at a level
sufficient for successful job operations.
 Continue to pursue education necessary to remain current with all aspects of the position.
 Meet the physical standards established by the City.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities an d skills is qualifying. A ty pical background that would likel y provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills would consist of the following:
 Equivalent to graduation from high school.
 Five years of experience a s a full-time Fire Safety Inspector, Company Officer, or the equivalent, preferably with a
municipal fire agency.
License/Certification:
 Possession of a valid California Driver`s License and a satisfactory driving record is required at time of appointment and as a continuing condition of employment. The City of Piedmont monitors DMV record in formation over the course of employment.
 Possession of CEFSTES Fire Prevention 1, 2, and 3, are highly desirable.

Working Conditions:
This position perform s inspections and other activities on all ty pes of terrain in a variety of weather conditions; walks over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; tolerates hot and cold tem peratures; works at heights greater than ten feet; clim bs ladders or steps to reac h objects; hears alar ms and other auditory warning devices; works in small, cra mped areas; occasionally crawls through small spaces; bends or stoops repeatedly or continually over time; uses stomach and lower back muscles to support the body; stands or walks for extended periods of time with the inabilit y to rest at will; uses arms above shoulder level; uses common hand tools; uses sight including color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision in or der to match colors of wiring systems and color-coded valves and piping; and, rel ies on senses of sight/hearing/smell/touch to help determine nature of fire cause, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions.
When not performing duties in the field, this position works in an indoor office setting and enters data into a terminal, PC or keyboard device; produces writt en documents usi ng proper gr ammar, punctuation, and spelling; uses graphic instructions, blueprints and lay outs when checking for code co mpliance; and, sits for extended periods of ti me with the ability to move at will. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.