HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 33-2003RESOLUTION NO. 33-2003
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL CHANGES,
INCLUDING CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS, SAIARY RANGES
AND UNIT DETERMINATIONS FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
The classification descriptions, salary ranges, and unit determinations of the following
positions, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached hereto, are hereby approved:
1) "Safety Inspector"
2) "Safety Inspector I"
3) "Safety Inspector II"
4) "Safety Inspector III"
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of April
2003 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Joseph A. Femekes, Richard A. Garbarino and Raymond L.
Green, Mayor Pro Tem Karyl Matsumoto and Mayor Pedro Gonzalez
None.
None.
None.
ATTEST:
ity Clerk
Exhibit A
Attachments ProPOsed Class Descriptions for:
1. safety Inspector and Safety Inspector I, II, and III
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City of South San Francisco
Human Resources Department
Safety Inspector
Class Description
Definition
Under general supervision, learns to conduct field investigation and enforcement of national, state,
and local ordinances and codes; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an entry level, non-safety class within the safety inspector series that is responsible for
field investigation and enforcement of applicable national, state, and local ordinances and codes;
as well as conducting code enforcement and uniform fire code inspections and investigations.
This classification is distinguished from other specialized inspection classes in that it is primarily
responsible for field investigation and enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances, as well as
conducting basic fire code inspections. This class is distinguished from the Safety Inspector-II in
that the Safety Inspector Il classification performs more complex code enforcement and fire
inspection activities and has wider latitude in discretionary decision-making.
Important and EsSential Duties
1. Conducts simple field investigations and makes reports of f'mdings.
2. Conducts periodic site inspections for conformity to approved plans.
3. Learns and ingpects projects for compliance with conditions imposed by the Planning
Commission and/or City Council.
4. Learns and conducts business license inspections.
5. Receives and investigates complaints of nuisances and alleged violations of various ordinances,
and building and fire regulations.
6. Obtains evidence of violations; prepares reports with recommendations; assists in the
preparation of 6ases for Planning Commission, City Council, and court action.
7. Coordinates aCtiOns with engineering, planning, police, county health officials, and other
agencies.
8. Issues abatement Orders in the course of the enforcement of assigned ordinances and codes of
the City.
Assists with responding to requests for service.
Conducts basic Selected types of fire inspections.
Responds to citizen complaints regarding code violations; exercises appropriate judgement in
prioritizing calls; investigates and resolves problems, provides information to the public by
phone, in person; and by electronic means regarding code regulations.
Works closely with homeowners, business groups, and community groups to explain ordinances
and codes, to make presentations, and to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods
through public relations, education, and code enforcement.
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13. Maintains a variety of paper and electronic records.
14. Operates a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape,
wheel, calculator, drafting equipment, and computer equipment.
15. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
· Basic principles, practices, and techniques of building, code enforcement, fire, and life safety
inspections.
· Principles, practices, and purposes of City services, such as planning, building, and fire
inspections, and code enforcement.
· Social, economic, and environmental concerns related to job function.
· Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
· General provisions of the Uniform Fire and Uniform Building Codes.
· Code enforcement procedures, including issuance abatement orders and administrative
citations.
· Data and records management principles and practices.
· Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff.
Ability to:
· Interpret and apply specific provisions of applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations
enforceable by the City.
· Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Understand and comply with City and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
· Interpret and implement policies, procedures, and computer applications related to the
division and department functions.
· Use English effectively to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
· Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
· Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
· Recommend process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
· Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with
a minimum of direction.
· Represent the City effectively in contacts with elected and foreign officials, representatives
of other agencies, City departments, and the public, occasionally in situations where relations
may be difficult or strained.
· Work in a safe mcr, following City safety practices and procedures.
· Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
· Practice City core values.
Skill in:
· Basic keyboarding skills.
· Learn and apply basic computer skills, including word processing, databases, and calendar
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and e-mail systems.
· Entering data into standard computer format with speed and accuracy sufficient to perform
assigned work.
· Rapid note taking and accurate transcription of own notes.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities
would be:
Experience:
· Two years of responsible experience working with the public dealing with inspection in
building, fire, planning/zoning, code enforcement, public service, or other related fields.
· Or one year of fieldwork in code enforcement, building inspection, engineering, planning,
fare, or a related field.
Or five years of property management, involving building, fire, or code enforcement or
related duties.
Training: Equivalent to completion of high school. An associate's degree from an accredited
college, as well as additional training, apprenticeships, seminars, certificates, licenses, or other
related experience, is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates
· Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license, which must be maintained as a
condition of employment.
· Possession of One of the following certificates is desirable: ICBO, Fire Prevention, Fire
Investigation, or Basic Peace Officer training certificate.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist; climb
ladders, stairs, and scaffolding; and lift 35 pounds; use standard office equipment, including a
computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to
communicate in persOn and over the telephone.
Work Environment:, Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space,
chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and pitched and flat
roofs.
Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; work extended hours or off-shift work for
meeting attendance or participation in specific projects or programs.
Approved:
Revised Date: July 1997, June 2000; February 2001; August 2002, November 2002, January 2003
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Former TRies: Code Enforcement Officer
Abolished:
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Human Resources Department
Safety Inspector I
Class Description
Definition
Under general supervision, learns to and actually does inspect and investigate for fire prevention-
related activities; inspects fire protection systems, construction sites, structures, buildings, and
occupancies to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable
state and local ordinances, and with nationally recognized fire and building-related codes and
other aspects of the municipal code relating to construction, code enforcement, and building
inspection; conducts field inspections for compliance protection standards; investigates and
reviews a variety of fire-related issues; enforces fire and life safety standards; investigates
incidents for cause and origin; presents education to the public on fire prevention, code
enforcement; and does related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is dual-role, safety class within the safety inspector series that specializes in fire prevention
and municipal code enforcement. It is distinguished from the lower-level classification by the
requirement to perform fire prevention, inspection, and investigations, in addition to municipal
code field investigations and code enforcement. It is further distinguished from the higher
classifications by the degree of independence and technical expertise the incumbent is expected
to develop. Employees at this level receive frequent instruction and are expected to gain
increased knowledge and expertise of the more complex fire prevention, inspection, and
investigation practices and procedures. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are
normally filled by advancement from the lower class after demonstrating the higher-level
knowledge and skills;or when filled from outside the City, incumbents must have prior fire
investigation and inspection experience.
Important and Essential Duties
1. Interprets, apPlies, and ensures compliance with all applicable
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Investigates emergency incidents and fires for cause and origin; investigates fire hazard
complaints, viOlations of laws and ordinances, arson fires, and all other fires requiring
investigation for cause and origin; interviews witnesses and suspects; may search and seize,
as appropriate; Participates in the County fire investigation unit and fire prevention officers'
association.
Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes and
ordinances of businesses, schools, rest homes, residences, multi-family dwellings; hotels,
hospitals, churches, structures, industrial and commercial buildings, general buildings; and
premises to enforce compliance with fire codes and regulations; inspects and tests fire
alarms, sprinkler systems, heat and smoke detection devices, and any other fire protection
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and control devices.
4. Investigates code enforcement complaints and violations received from others, including City
departments and divisions, contractors, business owners, property owners, and the public.
5. Conducts basic plan checks for industrial, commercial, public, and residential structures and
buildings for compliance with fire-related codes and ordinances.
6. Interprets fire codes and other building- and construction-related code requirements for
builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and the public; resolves disagreements and
problems concerning inspections and code compliance.
7. Participates in fare prevention activities, including combustible vegetation management,
public education, and community outreach programs.
8. Conducts code enforcement field investigations and enforcement of applicable national, state,
and local ordinances.
9. Issues abatement orders and administrative citations in the enforcement of national, state, and
local ordinances.
10. Writes reports, attends, and makes presentations or responds to Planning Commission, City
Council, or other official bodies, as necessary.
11. Writes fire incident reports.
12. Operates a variety of machines and equipment, such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, investigative and drafting equipment, and computers and related
applications.
13. May participate or assist in the mitigation of emergency incidents.
14. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
· Basic national, state, and local fare prevention codes, ordinances, and standards.
· Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
· Fire prevention ~d code enforcement principles, methods, practices, programs, equipment,
and techniques.
· Learn basic plan check methods and procedures.
Ability to:
· Learn fu'e protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, extinguishing/suppression
systems, and alarm systems.
· Read and interpret basic building and fire plans; review basic plan-cheek drawings and
specifications, recognizing fare safety standards and deviations from plans.
Perform simple fire'inspections.
· Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
· Enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to fire prevention, building,
code enforcement, and housing.
· Learn and apply principles, procedures, equipment, techniques, and methods of fire scene
investigation and Other incidents to determine cause and origin.
· Learn and perform search and seizure methods.
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Learn and perform fire hazard identification to require corrective actions; analyze, interpret,
and explain fire prevention codes and regulations.
· Learn to effectively interview witnesses and suspects.
· Recognize, identify, and preserve evidence.
· Understand and comply with national, state, local, City, departmental and divisional roles
and regulations.
· Maintain comprehensive records; prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written
reports.
· Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work; represent the City, the department, and the division
effectively in contacts with others, including agencies, City departments, and the public.
· Interact with the public in routine and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
· Understand, comply, and enforce safety policies, rules, and regulations; properly use safety
equipment; work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
· Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
· Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
· Take a leadership role in addressing customer service issues.
· Recommend process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
· Utilize job-related computer applications.
· Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Skill to:
· Accurately take nOtes and transcribe own notes.
· Perform basic keyboarding.
· Apply basic computer skills, including word processing, databases, calendar, and e-mail
systems.
· Utilize gas detector and decibel meters.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skills, and abilities would
be:
Experience:
· Two years of paid full-time fire prevention or firefighting experience in a comparable
department or state agency and experience working with the public in dealing with basic fire
prevention standards, techniques, systems, and enforcement practices.
· Or one year of paid full-time experience as a Safety Inspector with the City of South San
Francisco performing basic fire prevention inspections and municipal code enforcement.
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Training:
· Equivalent to completion of high school, supplemented by courses in fire engineering, fire
safety, or a closely related field. An associate's degree fi:om an accredited college in fire
engineering, fire:safety, fire science, or a related field is highly desirable.
* Certificate of completion of Fire Prevention lA certified by the State of California Board of
Fire Services.
· State Fire Marshal Office certified Fire Prevention Officer I, or equivalent education and
experience.
Licenses and Certificates
The following licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license.
· Possession of Section 832 Penal Code, State of California- non-firearm Certification.
· Possession of one of the following is highly desirable:
, Sixteen quarter units or 12 semester units in Fire Science.
· California Association of Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Officer certification.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following:
Physical Siills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb stairs,
climb ladders, climb scaffolding, and lift 35 pounds.
Work. Environment: Work on rooftops, attics, and crawlspaees; exposure to cold, heat, noise,
outdoors, vibration, COnfining spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and
electrical hazards.
Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; attend evening meetings; and take call during
non-business hourS,
Approved:
Revised Date:
Former Titles:
Abolished:
Bargaining Unit:
ADA Review:
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Status:
EEOC Category:
Job Code:
March 2001, November 2002, April 2003
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City of South San Francisco
Human Resources Department
Safety Inspector II
Class Description
Definition
Under general directiOn,' inspects and investigates for fire prevention-related activities; inspects
fire protection systems, construction sites, occupancies, structures, buildings, and storage and
usages to ensure an apPropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable state and
local ordinances, and with nationally recognized fire protection standards; investigates and
reviews a variety of fire-related issues; enforces the fire- and building-related codes and other
aspects of the municipal code relating to construction, code enforcement, and building
inspection; conducts field inspections for compliance with fire and life safety standards; conducts
simple to complex plan reviews; investigates incidents for cause and origin of fire; presents
education to the public on fire prevention, code enforcement; and does related work as assigned.
Distinguishing characteristics
This is dual-role, jOurney-level safety class within the safety inspector series that specializes in
fire prevention and municipal code enforcement. It is distinguished from the lower-level
classification by the greater independence and technical expertise in which the incumbent is
expected to effectively demonstrate. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction
or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and
policies of the work unit. ~ Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by
advancement from the lower class after demonstrating the higher-level knowledge and skills; or
when filled from outside the City, incumbents must have prior, significant fire inspection
experience.
Important and Essential Duties
1. Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable fire and building-related
codes, ordinances, and regulations.
2. Investigates emergency incidents and fires for cause and origin; investigates fire hazard
complaints, violations of laws and ordinances, arson fires, and all other fires requiring
investigation for cause and origin; interviews witnesses and suspects; may search and seize,
as appropriate; Participates in the County fire investigation unit and fire prevention officers'
association.
3. Investigates code enforcement complaints and violations received from others, including City
departments and divisions, contractors, business owners, property owners, and the public.
4. Conducts and approves field inspections to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes
and ordinances Of businesses, schools, rest homes, residences, multi-family dwellings; hotels,
hospitals, churches, structures, industrial and commercial buildings, general buildings,
structures, and Premises to enforce compliance with fire codes and regulations; inspects and
tests fire alarms; Sprinkler systems, heat and smoke detection devices, and any other fire
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protection and control devices.
5. Conducts plan checks for industrial, commercial, public, and residential occupancies,
structures, and buildings for compliance with fire-related codes and ordinances.
6. Interprets fare codes and other building- and construction-related code requirements for
builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and the public; resolves disagreements and
problems concerning inspections and code compliance.
7. Participates in fare. prevention activities, including combustible vegetation management,
public education, and community outreach programs.
8. Conducts code enforcement field investigations and enforcement of applicable national, state,
and local ordinances.
9. Issues violation notices and/or administrative citations in the enforcement of national, state,
and local ordinances; exercises powers of arrest in accordance with the applicable Municipal
Code and Penal Code sections.
10. Writes reports, attends, and makes presentations or responds to Planning Commission, City
Council, or other Public bodies, as necessary.
11. Writes fire incident reports.
12. Provides training,, including but not limited to training on code enforcement and fare
inspection.
13. Operates a variety of machines and equipment, such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, investigative and drafting equipment, and computers and related
applications.
14. Participates or assists in the mitigation of emergency incidents.
15. Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
National, state,.and local fire prevention codes, ordinances, and standards.
· Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
· Fire protection equipment, such as fare extinguishers, extinguishing/suppression systems, and
alarm systems. ·
· Inspection methods and procedures.
· City and departmental polices and procedures.
· Arrest, search, and seizure methods and laws.
,4bility to:
· Use fire prevention and code enforcement principles, methods, practices, programs,
equipment, and techniques.
· Use national, state, and local fare prevention codes and ordinances.
· Read and interpret building plans.
· Review plan-cbcek drawings and specifications, recognizing fire safety standards and
deviations from plans.
· Apply principles, procedures, equipment, techniques, and methods of fire scene investigation
and other incidents and determine causes and origins of fare.
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Conduct arrest, search, and seizure methods.
Perform complex fire inspections.
· Identify fire hazard identification to require corrective actions; analyze, interpret, and explain
fire prevention codes and regulations.
· Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
· Operate fire prevention equipment, such as fire extinguishers, extinguishing/suppression
systems, and alarm systems.
· Enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to fire prevention, building,
and housing with tact, diplomacy, and fairness.
· Rec%m~ize, identify, and preserve evidence.
· Effectively interview witnesses and suspects.
· Understand, and comply with national, state, local, City, departmental, and divisional rules
and regulations.
· Maintain comprehensive records; prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written
reports.
· Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work; represent the City, the department, and the division
effectively in contacts with others, including agencies, City departments, and the public.
· Understand, comply, and enforce safety policies, rules, and regulations; properly use safety
equipment; work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
· Interact with the public in routine and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
· Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
· Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
· Take a leadership role in addressing customer service issues.
· Recommend process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
· Utilize job-related computer applications.
· Utilize gas detector and decibel meters.
· Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Skill to:
· Accurately take notes and transcribe own notes.
· Perform basic keyboarding.
· Apply computei~ skills, including word processing, databases, calendar, and e-mail systems.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skills, and abilities would
be:
Experience:
· Three years of Paid full-time journey-level fire prevention experience in a comparable
department or state agency and experience working with the public in dealing with journey-
level fire prevention standards, techniques, systems, and enforcement practices.
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Or one year of. paid full-time experience as a Safety Inspector I with the City of South San
Francisco performing fire prevention inspections and municipal code enforcement.
Training:
· Equivalent to COmpletion of high school, supplemented by courses in fire engineering, fire
safety, or a closelY related field. An associate's degree from an accredited college ia fire
engineering, fire safety, fire science, or a related field is preferred.
· Certificate of completion of Fire Prevention 2A certified by the State of California Board of
Fire Services.
· State Fire Marshal Office Fire Prevention Officer II certification, or equivalent education and
experience.
Licenses and Certificates
The following licenses or certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment:
· Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license.
· Possession of a Fire Investigation I certificate, State Fire Marshal.
· Possession of Section 832 Penal Code, State of California - non-firearm Certification.
· Possession of one of the following is highly desirable:
· Sixteen quarter units or 12 semester units in Fire Science.
· California Association of Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer certification.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following:
Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb stairs,
climb ladders, climb scaffolding, and lift 35 pounds.
Work Environment. Work on rooftops, attics, and crawlspaees; exposure to cold, heat, noise,
outdoors, vibration~ confining spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and
electrical hazards.
Ability to: Travel ~ different sites and locations; attend evening meetings; and take call during
non-business hours,
Approved:
Revised Date:
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Abolished:
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ADA Review:
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Safety Inspector III
Class Description
Definition
Under general direction, inspects fire protection systems, construction sites, buildings, uses,
occupancies, and structures to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with
applicable state and local regulations, and with nationally recognized fire protection standards;
investigates and reviews a variety of fire-related issues; enforces the fire and building-related
codes and other aspects of the municipal code relating to construction, code enforcement,
building inspection, and weed abatement; conducts complex field inspections for compliance
with fire and life safety standards; investigates complex incidents for cause and origin of fire;
enforces hazmat-related laws and regulations; conducts complex plan reviews; presents
education to the public on fire prevention; acts in a lead role in the absence of the Fire Marshal;
and does related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a dual role, specialist-level safety class within the safety inspector series that is focused
on the most complex fire prevention, engineering, and inspection; code enforcement, which also
includes combustible vegetation management; incident investigation by providing technical
expertise related to fire codes and other construction, building, and inspection codes; and
consultation, pre-planning, and pre-inspection. It is distinguished from the lower-level
classification by the significant level of independence in which an incumbent is expected to
effectively operate. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as
new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the
work unit, and provide direction to lower-level inspectors. This class is flexibly staffed and is
normally filled by advancement from the lower class; or when filled from outside the City,
require prior fire inspection experience. Appointments to the higher class require that the
employee perform the full range of duties assigned to the class. This classification may be made
as an assignment and is differentiated from suppression positions by its core responsibilities for
inspection and code enforcement.
Important and Essential Duties
1. Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable fire- and building-related
codes, ordinances, and regulations.
2. Investigates code enforcement complaints and violations received from others, including City
departments and divisions, contractors, business owners, property owners, and the public.
3. Investigates emei~gency incidents and fires for cause and origin; investigates fire hazard
complaints, violations of laws and ordinances, arson fires, and all other fires requiring
investigation for cause and origin; interviews witnesses and suspects; may search and seize,
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as appropriate; participates in the County fire investigation unit and fire prevention officers'
association.
4. Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes and
ordinances of businesses, schools, rest homes, residences, multi-family dwellings; hotels,
hospitals, churches, structures, industrial and commercial buildings, general buildings; and
premises to enforce compliance with fire codes and regulations; inspects and tests fire
alarms, sprinkler systems, heat and smoke detection devices, and any other fire protection
and control devices.
5. Reviews plans for storage, uses, occupancies, structures, and buildings for compliance with
fire-related codes and ordinances.
6. Interprets fire codes and other building- and construction-related code requirements for
builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and the public; resolves disagreements and
problems concerning inspections and code compliance.
7. Signs-offon a variety of fire-related permits and inspections.
8. Issues violation notices and/or administrative citations in the enforcement of ordinances and
codes; exercises powers of arrest in accordance with the Municipal Code and Penal Code
sections.
9. Writes reports, attends, and makes presentations or responds to Planning Commission, City
Council, or other public bodies, as necessary.
10. Reviews and evaluates hazardous materials plans for compliance with national, state, and
local regulations and ordinances.
11. Reviews and evaluates emergency procedures and disaster plans; conducts fire drills.
12. Provides training, including but not limited to training on code enforcement, fire inspection,
and fire investigation.
13. Reviews fire incident report to ensure compliance with state guidelines and procedures.
14. Operates a variety of machines and equipment, such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, investigative and drafting equipment, and computers and related
applications.
15. Participates or assists in the mitigation of emergency incidents.
16. May act in a lead rOle in the absence of the Fire Marshal, as assigned.
17. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Fire prevention and code enforcement principles, methods, practices, programs, equipment,
and techniques,
National, state, and local fire prevention codes, ordinances, and standards.
· Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
· Principles, procedures, equipment, techniques, and methods of investigation.
· Inspection and Plan cheek methods and procedures.
· City and departmental polices and procedures.
· Arrest, search, and seizure methods and laws.
City of South San Fran~istO
Safety Inspector
Class Description
Page 3
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and alarm systems;
.Ability to:
· Perform the most Complex fire inspections and code enforcement activities.
· Identify fire h~ards to require corrective actions; analyze, interpret,
prevention codes and regulations.
Fire prevention equipment, such as fire extinguishers, extinguishing/suppression systems,
and explain fire
· Apply technica! knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
· Read and interpret building and engineering plans.
· Review plan-cheek drawings and specifications, recognizing fire safety standards and
deviations from plans.
· Enforce a variety Of codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to fire prevention, building,
and housing.
Investigate fire' scenes and other incidents and determine causes and origins of fire.
· Recognize, identify, and preserve evidence.
· Effectively inte~iew wimesses and suspects.
· Understand and COmply with national, state, local, City, departmental, and divisional rules
and regulationS~·
· Maintain comprehensive records; prepare clear, concise, and complete oral and written
reports.
· Establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work; represent the City, the department, and the division
effectively in contacts with others, including agencies, City departments, and the public.
· Understand, comPly, and enforce safety policies, rules, and regulations; properly use safety
equipment; work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
Coordinate combustible vegetation management public education and community outreach
programs.
· Interact with thePublic in routine and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
· Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
· Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
· Take a leadershiP.tole in addressing customer service issues.
· Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
· Utilize job-related computer applications.
· Utilize gas detector and decibel meter.
Skill to:
· Accurately take notes and transcribe own notes.
· Perform basic keyboarding.
· Apply computer.skills, including word processing, databases, calendar, and e-mail systems.
· For assignment positions, learn and apply job-related knowledge and abilities.
City of South San Francisco
Safety Inspector III
Class Description
Page 4
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities
would be:
Experience:
* Four years of paid full-time increasingly responsible fire prevention experience in a
comparable department or state agency and in working with the public in dealing with fire
prevention standards, techniques and systems, and enforcement practices.
· Or one year of paid full-time experience as a Safety Inspector II with the City of South San
Francisco performing fire prevention inspections and municipal code enforcement.
· Or this position may be an assignment and some knowledge and training may be gained on
the job. If assigned, two years' experience with the City of South San Francisco's Fire
Department in any classification/assignment below a Fire Captain.
Training:
· Equivalent to an associate's degree in fire engineering, fire safety, or a closely related field.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in fire engineering, fire safety, fire science, or a
related field is highly desirable.
· Certificate of completion of Fire Prevention 3A and 3B certified by the State of California
Board of Fire Services.
· State Fire MarShal Office Fire Prevention Officer III certificate, or equivalent education and
experience.
· Possession of a Fire Investigation I certificate, State Fire Marshal, or equivalent.
· For fire suppression assignments, incumbents must have the following:
Fire Prevention lA
· Fire Prevention 1 B
· Fire Prevention 1 C
· Fire Investigation lA
· Fire Investigation lB
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of the following licenses
employment.
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and certifications must be maintained as a condition of
An appropriate valid California driver's license.
Possession of Section 832 Penal Code, State of California - non-firearm Certification.
Possession of the following is highly desirable:
· California Association of Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Officer certification.
· Fire Investigation II certificate, State Fire Marshal.
City of South San Francisco
Safety Inspector m
Class Description
Page 5
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following:
Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb stairs,
climb ladders, climb scaffolding, and lift 35 pounds.
Work Environment: Work on rooftops, attics, and crawlspaces; exposure to cold, heat, noise,
outdoors, vibration, confining spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and
electrical hazards.
Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; attend evening meetings; and take call during
non-business hours.
Approved:
Revised Date:
Former Titles:
Abolished:
Bargaining Unit:
ADA Review:
DOT:
Physical:
Status:
EEOC Category:
Job Code:
March 2001, November 2002, April 2003
Fire Inspector II
IAFF - This position may be an assignment, as determined by the Fire Chief.
No
Class 1
Classified/non-exempt
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City of South San Francisco
Exhibit B
Below are the proposed salary range top step for each of the classifications listed in the staff
report to which this is attached. Please note that any new range may have some minor fmc-
tuning when entered into the payroll system.
AFSCME Schedule
Safety Inspector (inCluding incentive) .................................... No change, but include incentive
in the range ($4,278-$5,565).
Safety Inspector I .~,~:: ............................................................. No change from Fire Inspector I
range ($5,228-$6,354).
Safety Inspector II~,.,~ ............................................................. Place midway between the ranges
of Safety Inspector I and Safety
Inspector 1II at a top step of
$6,989 a month ($5,824-$6,989)
Safety Inspector III~:~:,: ............................................................ No change from Fire Inspector II
range ($6,273-$7,627).
JAB-04/03/03
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