County of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Fire Inspector I & II
$6,028 - $8,430/Month
Become a Permit Sonoma Fire Inspector
Depending upon qualifications and certifications, starting salary up to $48.47/hour ($101,162/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*
Permit Sonoma is currently recruiting for positions at the I and/or II levels. If you are interested in applying to both recruitments, you must apply at each level.
Have you:
- Completed coursework in hazardous materials and fire prevention and investigation
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to investigate and conduct environmental compliance inspections for the purpose of fire prevention or suppression
If you answered, "Yes" to these questions, apply to become our next Fire Inspector. Applicants with valid California Underground Storage Tank Inspector, CA POST PC 832, and Hazardous Materials Specialist certifications are highly desired.
Permit Sonoma Fire Inspector’s investigate a variety of public and private properties to ensure environmental compliance with local ordinance and California Fire Code; that proper fire prevention and control measures are in place; and that underground tanks, hazardous waste, and other materials are stored and handled correctly. Inspectors are also responsible for issuing corrective notices, educating and advising business owners and operators on how to correct issues, and ensuring that emergency communications systems and equipment are operationally compliant. The most successful and qualified candidates are those who demonstrate a/an:
- Aptitude for technology and an eagerness to implement new technologies
- Desire to develop considerable expertise in laws and regulations
- Can-do attitude, with the flexibly to manage rapidly changing priorities
- Commitment to being a self-starter with a team-oriented approach to work
In our 24/7 environment, and as members of Sonoma County's Hazardous Materials Response Team, Fire Inspector's must have the flexibility to be on-call and work any assigned shift as required.
What We Offer
The County of Sonoma offers career growth and development, the opportunity to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing that you're working to better the community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package, including*:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County paid premium contribution to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance
- Stand-by pay of $6.82 hour
*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information & to apply online, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 3/14/19