2015/11/10 City Council Resolution 2015-175RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING ELIMINATION OF THE PART -TIME TECHNICAL
ADVISOR AND THE CREATION OF A PERMANENT PART -TIME FIRE
INSPECTOR; AND ASSOCIATED JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY
RANGE IN THE ROHNERT PARK EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, staff has conducted an assessment of current staffing needs, options and
costs associated with providing fire inspection services to the City and determined that the
position requires staffing on a permanent basis to continue to seamlessly meet increased
demands for fire inspections, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends eliminating the temporary Part -Time Technical Advisor
— Fire Division position and creating a Part -Time Fire Inspector to allow for the filling of this
position on a permanent basis, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the Part -Time Fire Inspector position be placed in the
Rolmert Park Employee Association (RPEA) unit, based on the nature of the duties of this
position, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends a salary in RPEA range 81 of $28.25 - $34.34 per hour
and that the Part -Time Fire Inspector position be placed in this range, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the creation of the Part -Time Fire Inspector
position job description, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the reclassification of the incumbent
employee from Part-Time Technical Services Advisor to Part-Time Fire Inspector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the elimination of the Part -Time Technical
Services Advisor position and the creation of a permanent Part-Time Fire Inspector, associated
job description and salary range, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position allocated in the FY 2015 -16 Budget is
changed from Part-Time Technical Services Advisor to permanent Part-Time Fire Inspector.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
does hereby authorize the City Manager to reclassify the incumbent employee.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2015.
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2015 -175
EXHIBIT "A"
City of Rohnert Park
PART -TIME FIRE INSPECTOR
(RPEA RANGE 81 - $28.25 - $34.34 Hourly)
DEFINITION
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 Inspector is a civilian position working under the direction of the Fire
Marshal in the Department of Public Safety. The Fire Inspector is responsible
for plan reviews with specifications of buildings, fire protection equipment, and
industrial processes, conducts on -site inspections of structures and conducts
annual and new business fire inspections to ensure compliance with the
requirements of federal, state, and municipal fire protection codes and
ordinances.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
General direction and supervision provided by the Public Safety Fire Marshal or
the Fire Division Commander.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• 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 licensing inspections
• Inspects facilities for hazardous processes, public assemblies and related
activities, and recommends corrective action
• Analyzes various approaches and recommends solutions
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Conducts reinspections 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
• Tests fire sprinkler systems in commercial dwellings and residences
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• Issues permits and conducts field inspections for public assemblies
• Assists in the execution of the City of Rohnert Park weed abatement
program
• Performs fire hydrant flow tests
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Works cooperatively with City staff and the community.
OTHER DUTIES
• Assists the department with community service 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, gives information on
Department policies and procedures
• Displays a positive image in dealing with the public and outside agencies
• Attends meetings and conferences
• Performs other related work as assigned.
CITY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO:
• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and
fiscally responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience /Education
Sufficient experience and education to successfully perform the duties of the
Fire Inspector. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to:
• Possess the equivalent of an Associate of Arts Degree in Fire Prevention
Studies or a closely related field from an accredited college or university;
and
• Sufficient fire prevention and plan review experience
License /Certificate
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 possess a valid California Class C driver's license by
date of appointment.
A certificate of completion issued by the California State Board of Fire Services
for accredited courses in: Fire Inspector 1A, 113, 1C, 1D or equivalent is
required.
Knowledge Of:
• 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 and related characteristics for a wide variety of flammable and
explosive materials and hazardous substances
• California Fire Code, California Building Code and other applicable codes
and state laws
Ability To:
• 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
with fairness and professionalism
• Represent the Public Safety Department to contractors, engineers,
architects and developers and in public meetings
• Work cooperatively with others
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
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, plans, specifications and
fire alarm and protective systems tests. When reviewing plans or conducting on-
site inspections, the Fire Inspector 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 alarm
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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 fire protection systems; moves objects such as plans, books and tools
weighing less than 20 pounds over long distances; may stand 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.
FLSA Status: Non - exempt
Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Employee Association
Approved By:
Date Approved: