2004/11/23 City Council Resolution (13)RESOLUTION NO. 2004 - 328
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE
POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2004, the City Council approved the creation
of the Fire Protection Specialist;
WHEREAS, the classification of Fire Protection Specialist was designated
to be represented by Rohnert Park Employee's Association (RPEA) with the
salary range of 84X;
WHEREAS, after further review of the classification, it has been
determined that the Fire Protection Specialist would be more appropriately
represented as a non - safety member of the Rohnert Park.Public Safety Officers
Association (RPPSOA) at the salary range of 84S with non - safety salary and
benefits equivalent to the Community Services Officer classification;
WHEREAS, the amended job classification is attached as EXHIBIT A to
this resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council
approved the amendment of Fire Protection Specialist as listed below.
Class Title Range Monthly Salary
Fire Protection Specialist 84S -FPS $5,083.38 - $6,169.38
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23rd day of November, 2004.
Deputy City Clerk
FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE NORDIN- AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
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Checks plans, performs fire inspections; participates in public fire prevention activities; enforces fire codes,
laws and regulations relating,to fire protection, prevention, and safety; performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Fire Protection Specialist is a civilian position working under the direction of the Fire Lieutenant in the
Department of Public Safety. The Fire Protection Specialist is responsible for plan reviews with
specifications of buildings, fire protection equipment, and industrial processes, and conducts on -site
inspections of structures, to ensure compliance with the requirements of federal, state, and municipal fire
protection codes and ordinances. Duties also include providing fire protection consultation services to
owners, contractors, designers, architects, engineers, and in public meetings; work cooperatively with
others. This class is distinguished from other Fire Inspector positions by its special emphasis on fire
protection systems engineering.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
General direction and supervision provided by the Public Safety Fire Lieutenant. Supervisory
responsibilities entail direct supervision of Community Services Officers and support staff assigned to fire
prevention.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Interprets and enforces provisions of fire prevention, hazardous materials and fire safety laws, ordinances,
and other regulations; performs technical fire safety inspections of industrial, commercial and residential
properties, schools, institutions, and places of assembly to determine compliance with state and local fire
and building codes; conducts hazardous material inspections; conducts licensing inspections; inspects
facilities for hazardous processes, public assemblies and related activities, and recommends corrective
action; consults with architects and developers regarding building, fire and life safety issues; researches
complex problems, analyzes various approaches and recommends solutions; prepares and maintains records
and reports; conducts re- inspections to determine progress toward compliance with codes and policies;
investigates complaints pertaining to fire prevention laws and gives correction orders as necessary; checks
building plans to ensure code compliance and proper installation of sprinkler systems, alarm systems and
other fire prevention devices and equipment.; test fire sprinkler systems in commercial dwellings and
residences; issues permits and conducts field inspections for public assemblies and hazardous materials;
researches technical resources concerning hazardous materials; approves chemically contaminated soil site
management plans and oversees contaminated soils remediation activities; assist in the execution of the
weed abatement program; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work cooperatively with city staff
and the community.
OTHER DUTIES
Assist the department with community services functions; communicates with county and state prevention
officials; conducts education programs pertaining to fire prevention; works with schools service clubs and
other community groups; operates a Department vehicle; responds to questions from the general public,
giving information on Department policies and procedures; displays a positive image in dealing with the
public and outside agencies; attends meetings and conferences; performs other work as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
Principles, methods, and practices of modern fire prevention, fire protection engineering, and fire
suppression activities; new construction technology; plan review and application of local, state, and federal
codes and regulations; mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics for a wide variety of flammable
and explosive materials and hazardous substances, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, and other
applicable codes and state laws.
ABILITY
Participate in a comprehensive fire prevention program; make comprehensive studies and prepare reports
and recommendations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and interpret construction plans
and specifications; detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard safety procedures; properly
interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; perform journey -level fire
prevention inspections for a variety of buildings and structures; enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations
pertaining to fire prevention and hazardous materials with fairness and professionalism; represent the
Public Safety Department to contractors, engineers, architects and developers and in public meetings; work
cooperatively with others.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience — Sufficient fire prevention and plan review experience to demonstrate possession of the
knowledge and abilities listed above.
Education — Equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university, with major
work in fire protection engineering, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES
This classification requires the use of a city vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive,
individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely and must posses a valid California
Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
A certificate of completion issued by the California State Board of Fire Services for accredited courses in
Fire Prevention IA, 113, 1C, 2A, 213, 2C, 3A, and 3B.
A certificate of registration as a professional engineer in Fire Protection Engineering in the State of
California is highly desirable. Employees with a valid professional engineer's certificate will be eligible
for a seven percent (7 %) stipend. The certificate of registration may be from another state having
reciprocity with California, but registration with the State of California must be obtained with six (6)
months of appointment to receive the stipend.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbent in this classification is expected to communicate orally either face to face, in a group setting, or
using a telephone; instruct in a classroom setting and be able to learn through oral instruction; comprehend
and make inferences from written material and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts
using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; prepare reports and
correspondence and enter data into a terminal, personal computer or keyboard device; and observe,
compare, or monitor people, behaviors, objects and data to assure compliance with safety regulations,
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plans, specifications and fire alarm and protective systems tests. When reviewing plans or conducting on-
site inspections, the Fire Protection Specialist interprets graphic instructions and blueprints. When
participating in fire prevention activities, the incumbent walks over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces;
climbs ladders or steps to reach objects; hears alarms and other auditory devices during tests of fire alarms
and fire protection systems, discriminates among colors and shades of color during acceptance testing of
fire alarm and protection systems; moves objects such as plans, books and tools weighing less than 20
pounds over long distances; stands for extended periods of time and is able to rest at will; lifts and uses
arms above shoulder level to remove books and supplies from overhead shelves; works at heights greater
than 10 feet during inspections of facilities and fire sprinkler piping systems.
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