HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 120-1995RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE PREVENTION
BUILDING DIVISION REORGANIZATION AND
APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS, SALARY
RANGES AND UNIT DETERMINATION
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has reorganized its
Fire Prevention Building Division; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization involves salary adjustments, job
specification modifications, unit determination and the approval of
new classifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco that:
The salary range of Code Enforcement Officer and Building
Inspector are adjusted as shown in Exhibit A.
The classification of Assistant Fire Marshal be created
that the salary be adjusted as shown in Exhibit A, and
that the classification be placed in the Management
Group.
The Assistant Building Official classification be created
with a salary range as shown in Exhibit A and that this
classification be placed in the Management Group.
A new classification called Senior Building Inspector be
created in the AFSCME unit with a salary range as shown
in Exhibit A.
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The duties of Fire Education Specialist, Assistant Fire
Marshal, Assistant Building Official, Senior Building
Inspector, Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official, Code
Enforcement Officer, and Building Inspector be adopted as
described in the attached job specifications, Exhibit B.
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The classification Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official
(U) be created with a salary range as shown in Exhibit A
and which would be placed in the Public Safety Management
Group.
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 re§u]ar meeting held on the llth day of
0ctnher , 1995 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Jack Draqo, Joseph A. Fernekes, John R. Penna,
Roberta Cerri Teqlia and Mayor Robert Yee
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: No ne
ATTEST:
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RES~LUTION NO. 120-94 EXHIBIT A
BUT[ DING INSPECTOR
CODE ENF. OFFICER
NEW
ASST. BLDG. OFFICIAL
ASST. FIRE MARSHAL
NEW
SK. BLDG. INSPECTOR
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1 2 $ 4 5
19.987 20.962 21.981 23.055 24.247
1,.598.960 1,676..9~ ~,75&480 L844.400 ~,939.7~0
3,464 3,633 3,810 3,996 4,203
27.020 28.366 29.784 $127'3 32.834
2,161.600 2,269..280 22,82.720 2,501340 2,626.720
4,683 4,917 5,163 5,421 5,691
21.386 22.429 23.520 24.~ 25~44
1,7102~0 1,794.320 1,881.600 1,973.520 2,075.520
3,707 3~1~8 4,077 4,276 4,497
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FIREMARSI-IakL /
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31.070 32.6~ 349-51. 35..964 37.763
2,485.600 2,609.840 2,740.080 2,o'577.1203,021.040
5385 5,655 5,937 6,234 6,546
RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
Approved October 1995
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
FIRE EDUCATION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs activities related to the educational/training aspect of public
and private instruction. Perform other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non safety classification specializing in development, implementation, and instruction of
fire prevention safe~ programs and educational guides and programs to assist the public in
development processes. Assists in coordinating the city's Disaster Preparedness Program.
Incumbent may participate in basic fire, building and code enforcement work. This is a 40 hour per
week position, but a flexible schedule may be required to accommodate the responsibilities of the
position.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Develop, implement, and instruct fire prevention safety programs for elementary and
secondary schools.
Prepare materials for and deliver lectures and demonstrations to the public sector relative to
providing fire and safety education; formulate lessons plans, develop standards and teach.
3. As directed, provides training for department personnel.
4. Evaluates related programs and recommends changes.
Maintain effective public relations that would include addressing private and public
gatherings.
Assist with disaster preparedness planning and work on various disaster preparedness
projects.
Develop, implement and conduct disaster preparedness training for City employees and the
community.
Prepare and disseminate public assistance information to assist the public in completing the
building permit and development process.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Manages the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
May conduct basic fire and building inspections and assist the public at fire and building
counters.
Operate a vm'iety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, drafting and computer equipment.
City of South San Francisco
Fire Education Specialist
Pg. #2 I
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAl, QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of.'
Principles, practices, and procedures o£ modem teaching techniques.
Various audio/visual techniques and equipment.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Basic building and fire codes, ordinances and regulations.
Code enforcement regulations, practices and techniques.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Coordinate, participate and deliver educational programs.
Understand and comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South Sar_ Francisco Fire Department.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Use audio/visual and other related equipment.
Speak Spanish is desirable.
Assist division personnel with counter activities.
Experience and Tr~.ining Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to 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:
One year experience in the field of teaching on a full or part-time basis.
Training:
A teaching credential fxom an accredited institution. Additional training in the field
of teaching, fire prevention or protection, code enforcement, building inspection or
related fields is desirable, but not required.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained as a
condition of employment.
Special Requiremer ts:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs; exposure
to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive materials,
mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
EXNIBIT
Approved October l995
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
DEFINITION
Under direction, to serve in a managerial/supervisory capacity and assist the Fire Marshal/Chief
Building Official in -he administration of the Fire Prevention/Building Division; to supervise the
public education specialist in activities related to education of the general public and City support
service personnel and also supervise the code enforcement personnel in the performance of their
duties and responsibilities; to review and check building plans and specifications; to enforce the fire
code and related state and local codes and ordinances; to conduct field inspections for compliance
with the fire code and related state and local codes and ordinances; to investigate incidents for cause
and origin of fire; to provide some educational effort and to do related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non safety classification responsible for supervising the education and code enforcement
personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention/Building Division. In addition, provide the technical
expertise related to fre code engineering, plan check, and inspection and investigation techniques
and procedures. Assists the Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official in the administration of the Fire
Prevention/Building Division including the training and instruction of department personnel and
assigns jobs as necessary.
EXAMPLES OF IlVS_PORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Supervise Fire Prevention/Building Division staff and coordinate the Code Enforcement
Program. i
Check and review guidelines established by Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official for
understanding and compliance.
Administer the Fire Prevention/Building Division in the absence of the Fire Marshal/Chief
Building Official.
Write reports and may attend Planning Commission, City Council or other meetings.
Investigate fire and code enforcement related complaints and violations received from other
departments/d_'visions and the general public.
Conduct riel/, inspections to witness compliance with state and local fire and code
enforcement laws and ordinances.
Plan check all industrial, commercial, public and residential structures and buildings for
compliance with all codes and ordinances related to fire.
Interpret code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners and the public
at large.
City of South San Francisco
Assistant Fire Marshal
Pg. #2
9. Responsible/or coordinating field and site investigations and inspections for compliance
with conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
10. Resolve disagreements and problems concerning inspections and compliances.
11. May issue no-Joes of violation and/or citations in the course of the enforcement of assigned
ordinances and codes of the City and may exercise powers of arrest in accordance with the
Municipal Code and Penal Code Section 836.5.
12. Investigates emergency incidents and serves as a member of the Fire Investigation Unit.
13. As directed, responds to emergency incidents and performs tasks as assigned by the Fire
Marshal/Chief Building Official or Incident Commander.
14. Responsible for fire incident report review.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Performs duties related to building code inspection and plan checking.
2. Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, investigative eqmpment, drafting and computer equipment.
3. Provide fire i~spection and fire investigation training for department personnel.
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JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL OUAI,IFICATIONS
Knowledge c f:
Fire preventian methods, programs, equipment and familiarity with code enforcement
programs, practices and techniques.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Investigation methods, procedures and equipment.
Inspection and plan check methods and procedures.
Principles of modem personnel management and supervision techniques.
Ability to:
Perform complex fire inspections as well as less technical building, plumbing, mechanical
and electrical inspections.
Interpret and explain fire prevention and code enforcement laws and regulations.
Plan check drawings and specifications and recognize fire and safety standards.
Communicat{ clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
City of South San Francisco
Assistant Fire Marshal
Pg. #3
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Investigate fire scenes and determine cause and origin of fire and other incident scenes for
determination and cause of incident.
Understand ard comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South Sar_ Francisco Fire Department.
Effectively manage division personnel.
Experience ~-nd Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to 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:
Three years of journey level experience in a fire department equivalent to that of
South San Francisco or two years in a Fire Prevention Bureau. Two years of
increasingly responsible experience working with the public dealing with fire
prevention standards, techniques and systems, enforcement practices or any
comb'_nation of fire related code regulations may be substituted for two years of
journey level experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of college
courses in fire engineering, construction or building technology, or a closely related
field.
Satisfactory completion of any three (3) of the following State of California Board
of Fire Services courses is required:
- Fire Prevention lA
- Fire Prevention lB
- Fire Prevention 2A
- Fire Prevention 2B
- Fire Investigation lA
- Fire Investigation 1B
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained
as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs;
exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive
materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
EXHIBIT
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL
Approved October 1995
DEFINITION
Under direction, to serve in a managerial/supervisory capacity and assist the Fire Marshal/Chief
Building Official in the administration of the Fire Prevention/Building Division; to supervise and
assist building inspec-.ors in the inspection of buildings and structures in all stages of construction,
alteration, and repair; to review and check building plans and specifications, to enforce building,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, and zoning codes and laws; to issue permits and collect fees;
and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position classification primarily responsible for plan checking of industrial,
commercial, and multi-family residential structures including Title 24 Regulations. In addition,
has responsibility over building inspection positions; independently performs the more difficult and
complex building inspection tasks and assist the Fire Marshal/Chief Building Inspector in the
administration of the Fire Prevention/Building Division including the training and instruction of
department personnel and assigns jobs as necessary.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Interpret code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners and members of
the general p-ablic.
Plan check a.1 industrial, commercial, public and residential structures and buildings for
compliance with all codes and ordinances related to building.
Check and review guidelines established by the Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official for
understanding and compliance.
4. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Supervise the counter operations in the office. Give information to the public, contractors
and architects.
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Make field ir_spections of the more complex or difficult building construction, plumbing,
mechanical, or electrical installation in all stages of completion in residential, business, or
public build:ngs to ensure compliance with applicable building, electric, plumbing,
mechanical, fire and safety codes, safety orders, ordinances, and regulations.
Conduct final inspections of completed work giving approval to acceptable structures and
installations and issues Certificate of Occupancy.
8. Investigate b"ailding violations of related codes and ordinances.
City of South San Francisco
Assistant Building Official
Pg. #2
9. Check plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
10.
Check contractors and industrial commercial businesses to ensure they are properly licensed;
keep records and prepare reports of inspections.
11. Resolve disagreements and problems concerning inspections and compliances.
12.
Administer t2ae Fire Prevention Bureau/Building Division in the absence of the Fire
Marshal/Chic f Building Official.
13.
Assume prirr_ary responsibility for coordinating the Division's plan review functions with
plan review consultants and other departments/divisions.
14.
Assist other departments by reviewing and responding to applications such as grading, parcel
maps, use permits, design review, etc.
15. Writes reports and may attend Planning Commission, City Council and other meetings.
16.
Supervise Fire Prevention/Building Division staff and coordinate the Building Inspection
Program.
17.
Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, drafting and computer equipment.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Spot check new construction projects for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
2. Issue permits and collect fees; provide information to the public regarding building,
installation, and zoning requirements.
3. Perform duties related to fire code inspection and plan checking.
4. Provides building inspection training for department personnel.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of'.
State and municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to building, zoning,
construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, heating and gas installations.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Building construction materials and accepted safety standards.
Inspection and plan check methods and procedures.
Principles of modem personnel management and supervision techniques.
Ability to:
Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
Perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical !nspections as well as less
technical fire inspections.
City of South San Francisco
Assistant Building Official
Pg. #3
Interpret and apply provisions of building codes and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Understand and comply with the rules and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South Sar_ Francisco Fire Department.
Effectively manage division personnel.
Experience ~-nd Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to 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:
Three years of journey level experience in one of the major building trades and two
years as a building inspector with a California county or city. Three years of
increasingly responsible experience working with construction projects, building
enforcement, land use, planning, zoning and fire may be substituted for two years of
journey level experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of college
courses in civil or structural engineering, construction or building technology,
architecture, fire science, prevention or protection or a closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained
as a condition of employment.
uPossession of Intemational Conference of Building Officials certification as a combination
bilding inspector and plans examiner is required.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs;
exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive
materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
Approved October 1995
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible, specialized and technical work
including substantial public contact; provides direct support to the public in the processing of plans
and permits at the counter; enforce building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning and fire codes
and laws; assists building inspectors with code and technical matters; reviews and checks building
plans 'and specifications; issues permits and collects fees; inspects buildings in all stages of
construction, alteration and repair; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position classification responsible for plan checking industrial, commercial and
single and multi-family residential structures including Title 24 Regulations. At the counter
disseminates a variety of technical information to the public including building code inter-pretations,
division policies and procedures, zoning codes and laws. Performs journey level inspection work
under general supe_wision in all major fields of inspection including structural, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical and fire.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Provide direc: technical support to the public at the counter, in the field and on the telephone
as an information source on local and state codes and ordinances as they relate to the
building permit process.
Plan check all industrial, commercial, public and residential structures and buildings.
Ensures plans and applications are complete and conform to state and local regulations.
Interpret code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners and the public
at large.
4. Calculate anC collect plan check and permit fees; issue receipts and building permits.
5. Verify that other divisions have approved the project prior to issuance of permit.
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Conduct f'mal inspections of completed work giving approval to acceptable structures and
installations.
7. Investigate v:_olations of related codes and ordinances.
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Maintain records and prepare reports and may attend Planning Commission, City Council
and other meetings.
Assist other departments by reviewing and responding to applications such as grading,
planning items, other inquires, etc.
10.
Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, drafting and computer equipment.
City of South San Francisco
Senior Building Inspector
Pg. #2
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Provide supervision in the absence of the Assistant Building Official.
2. Provide techrical support to division personnel.
3. Perform related duties as assigned.
4. Conduct fire and code enforcement inspections to witness compliance with state and local
codes, ordinances and regulations.
5. Make field ir_spections of building construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire
related items -.o witness compliance with state and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Provisions of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes.
State and municipal codes, ordinances and regulations relating to building, zoning, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, fire and heating and gas installations.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Construction procedures, tools and materials, and accepted safety standards.
Principles, practices and methods of plan check and inspection.
Ability to:
Detect deviations from plans, specifications and standard installation practices.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
Perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire inspections.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply provisions ofpertinem codes and regulations.
Maintain acc'arate records and project files.
Understand a_nd comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South San Francisco Fire Department.
City of South San Francisco
Senior Building Inspector
Pg. #3
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required
knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge,
skills and abi,'ities would be:
Experience:
Two years of journey level experience in one of the building trades and two years as
a builcing inspector or plan checker with a California county or city. Two years of
increasingly responsible experience working with the public dealing with
constraction projects, building enforcement or land use, planning and zoning, or fire
may be substituted for one year of journey level experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. A preferred course of education
would include two years of college courses in civil or structural engineering,
construction or building technology, architecture, fire science, prevemion or
protection or a closely related field.
Additional training, apprenticeships, seminars, certificates, licenses or other related
experience in the construction/inspection field is desirable, but not required.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained
as a conditior of employment.
A preferred certificate would be the Plans Examiner Certificate or any other certificate issued
by the Interna-Jonal Conference of Building Officials or the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Special Reqcirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs;
exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive
materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
EXHIBIT
Approved October 1995
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
FIRE MARSHAL/CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (U)
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Fire Chief, to have responsible charge of the Fire Prevention/Building
Division, in providing management and supervision, coordinating the building division and code
enforcement activities as well as fire prevention, fire engineering, education and enforcement
practices. May participate or assist in fire suppression or emergency incidents as directed. Performs
such other related work as assigned by the Fire Chief.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Fire Marshal/C?_ief Building Official is a safety position assigned responsibility to develop,
maintain, direct and coordinate the activities of the Fire Prevention/Building Division.
The Fire Marshal/Cl:_ief Building Official is currently an unclassified safety position. When the
incumbent vacates the position it will become a non-safety positon.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Responsible _-'or development and maintenance of the overall fire prevention, building
inspection ar_d code enforcement programs for the city ensuring compliance with all
applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
2. Supervise personnel involved in the operations of the division.
Prepare and implement procedures for counter efficiency, plan check, inspection and code
enforcement activities.
4. Prepare the budget for the division; monitor division expenditures; prepare budget
augmentations; develop and maintain established service levels and objectives.
Meet with er_gineers, architects, contractors, business community, property owners and
members of the general public to discuss interpretation of codes and ordinances, division
policies and resolve disputes which arise.
Plan check, perform site inspections, and issues Certificate of Occupancy.
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Prepare reports to the City Council, Planning Commission, City Manager and others
including staff reports, monthly and periodic reports, data compilation and response to
inquiries.
Attend various meetings with City Council, Planning Commission and other city boards and
commissions on various issues as needed.
9. Serve as secretary to the city's Building and Housing Appeals Board.
10. Administers the department's Company Fire Inspection Program.
11.
12.
Implements and conducts fire prevention/building instruction program(s) for department
personnel.
Coordinates and supervises the department's public education efforts.
13.
Coordinates t2ae investigation of complaints relating to fire, building, code enforcement and
other related matters.
14. Responsible _-'or Fire Incident Report review.
City of South San Francisco
Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official (U)
Pg. #2
15.
16.
17.
18.
Investigates emergency scenes to determine cause and origin of incidents. Is a member of
the Fire Investigation Unit.
Coordinate and supervise damage assessment teams/operations inspecting and collecting data
in the field ar_d reporting those findings in time of disaster.
Represent the city at professional and technical meetings and provide input concerning
development and revisions to recognized codes and standards.
Operate a var_'ety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, investigative equipment, drafting and computer equipment.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Coordinate t~_e maintenance of all applicable addresses, classifications, filing of records,
plans and maps pertaining to inspections, plan checking, code enforcement and other division
activities.
Ensure that office and communication systems are in place, maintained/used per department
policy.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations relating to fire, building, electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and gas regulations.
Principles, p_-actices and techniques of fire suppression, investigation, prevention and
protection along with construction, inspection, design and safety standards.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Principles of modem personnel management and supervision techniques.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, supervise and direct the Fire Prevention/Building Division.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Analyze, interpret and accurately check building plans and specifications for compliance
with intende(_ codes, ordinances and regulations.
Prepare clear, concise and complete oral and written reports.
Understand and comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South San Francisco Fire Department.
City of South San Francisco
Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official CLI)
Pg. #3
Experience and Tr~,ining Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that wouM provide the required knowledge,
skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities
would be:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a fire department comparable to
South San Francisco Fire Department, at least two of which shall have been in a
supervisory capacity or three years in a fire prevention bureau or a combination
thereof; or five years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection,
buildLag design, plan checking or similar fields, at least two of which shall have been
in a supervisory capacity; or a combination of fire and building work with at least
two years in a supervisory capacity.
Traininr:
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major
course work in fire science, fire protection, building construction and/or design, civil
engineering, architecture or any related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained as a
condition of employment.
Possession of Intema-Jonal Conference of Building Officials Certification as a combination Building
Inspector and Plans Examiner or satisfactory completion of any three (3) of the following State of
California Board of Fire Services courses is required:
- Fire Preven;ion lA
- Fire PrevenSon lB
- Fire Prevention 2A
- Fire Preven-Jon 2B
- Fire Investigation lA
- Fire Investigation 1B
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs; exposure
to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive materials,
mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
EXHIBIT
Approved October 1995
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision to be responsible for the field enforcement of assigned ordinances and
codes of the City of South San Francisco; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHIN(~ CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from specialized inspection classes in that it is responsible for
field investigation and enforcement of a wider variety of municipal codes and ordinances as opposed
to specialized inspectSon and enforcement of codes and ordinances performed by incumbents in other
classifications.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Make field investigations; report findings to supervisor.
2. Receive and investigate complaints of nuisances and alleged violations of various
ordinances, a.ad building and fire regulations.
Obtain evidence of violations; prepare reports with recommendations; assist in the
preparation of cases for Planning Commission, City Council, and court action.
4. Make periodic site inspections for conformity to approved plans as assigned.
Inspect projects for compliance with conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and/or
City Council.
6. Work in cooperation with other departments/divisions.
Conducts business license inspections.
Meet with citizens, business owners, and special interest groups to explain ordinances and
codes.
Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, drafting and computer equipment.
10.
11.
Make public presentations of research and findings; help maintain records.
May issue notices of violation and/or citations in the course of the enforcement of assigned
ordinances and codes of the City.
12. Assist with counter work.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Assist with the occupancy permit procedure.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Conduct basic fire and building inspections to witness compliance with state and local codes,
ordinances and regulations.
May exercise powers of arrest in accordance with the Municipal Code and Penal Code
Section 836.5.
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Code Enforcement Officer
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JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and purposes of city planning, building and fire department.
Social, econo:nic and environmental concerns related to job function.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
General prov:_sions of the Uniform Fire and Uniform Building Codes.
Code enforcement procedures to include issuance of notices of violation, citations and power
of arrest.
Ability to:
Learn 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.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Understand and comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South Sar_ Francisco Fire Department.
Experience ~nd Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to 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,
building, fire, planning/zoning, enforcement or public service or other related fields.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. One year of code enforcement work,
buildLqg inspection, engineering, planning, fire or related field. Additional training,
apprenticeships, seminars, certificates, licenses or other related experience is
desirable, but not required
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained
as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs;
exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive
materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-95
DEFINITION
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
BUILDING INSPECTOR
EXHIBIT
Approved October 1995
Under general supervSsion, to inspect buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration
and repair; to review building plans and specifications; to enforce building, plumbing, electrical,
mechanical, zoning mad fire codes and laws; to issue permits and collect fees; and to do related work
as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class are expected to gain experience on the job, to perform journey level
inspection work under general supervision in ail major fields of inspection including structural,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Make field inspections of building construction, plumbing, or electrical installations in all
stages of corr_pletion in residential, business or public buildings to insure compliance with
applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and safety codes, safety orders,
ordinances ar_d regulations.
2. Conduct fina2 inspections of completed work giving approval to acceptable structures and
installations.
3. Investigate violations of building and zoning laws.
4. Spot check new construction projects for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
5. Check plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
6. Provide information to the public regarding building, installation, zoning and related
requirements.
7. Check contractors and industrial and commercial businesses to insure they are properly
licensed.
8. Keep records and prepare reports of inspections.
9. Resolve disagreements and problems concerning inspections and compliances.
10. Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as automobile, camera, measuring tape
and wheel, calculator, drafting and computer equipment.
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Building Inspector
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OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Issues permits and collect fees.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
3. Conduct basic fire and code enforcement inspections to witness compliance with state and
local codes, ordinances and regulations.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Skill to:
Detect deviat:_ons from plans, specifications and standard installation practices.
Knowledge of:
Construction .procedures, tools and materials.
Accepted safety standards in building construction work.
Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
General provisions of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes.
Principles, practices and methods of plan check and inspection.
Ability to:
Learn specific provisions of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations enforceable by the
City.
Apply technical knowledge of building trades work and use sound inspection methods to
examine workmanship and materials.
Read and interpret diagrams, plans and specifications.
Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Understand ar_d comply with the roles and regulations of the City of South San Francisco and
the South Sar_ Francisco Fire Department.
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Building Inspector
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Experience ~nd Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required
knowledge, skills and abilities wouM be qualifying..4 typical way to obtain the knowledge,
skills and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two )'ears combination building inspection experience with a city or county, or three
years of journey level experience in the building trades.
Addif_onal training, apprenticeships, seminars, certificates, licenses or other related
exper'_ence in the construction field is desirable, but not required.
TraininE:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California State Driver's license. License to be maintained
as a condition of employment.
Certificates from the International Conference of Building Officials or the Office of the State
Fire Marshal are preferred.
Special Reqcirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 25 lbs;
exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive
materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
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