Bargaining Unit: Unrep - Fire Paraprofessional (073)
$59.46-$73.10 Hourly / $4,757.08-$5,848.15 BiWeekly /
$10,307.00-$12,671.00 Monthly / $123,684.00-$152,052.00 Yearly
DESCRIPTION
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Under general supervision, reviews non-structural building plans, site plans, fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State and local fire safety regulations, laws, standards and codes; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Fire Department Plan Checker is a
non-safety classification located in the Alameda County Fire Department. Incumbents of this class are
primarily responsible for the review of plans and designs for non-structural
fire safety elements and fire protection systems in new and remodeled buildings.
Incumbents report directly to the Fire Marshal who is responsible for
supervising, planning, organizing, and directing all Fire Prevention Division
activities.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. 1. Reviews non-structural building plans,
site plans, fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State and
local fire safety regulations, laws, standards and codes.
2. Reviews systems plans including fire
sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, hood and duct, chemical extinguishing agent
and smoke removal systems for compliance with applicable standards.
3. Meets with developers, architects,
contractors, water purveyors, building officials and planners to advise
regarding plan modifications.
4. Conducts limited field work for
such purposes as meeting with Deputy Fire Marshals and/or contractors to advise
regarding differences between approved plans and actual work.
5. Responds to telephone and
over-the-counter inquiries regarding code requirements
6. Prepares
records regarding inspections and plan reviews.
7. Issues correspondence outlining
code interpretations and deficiencies found in plan review.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited
college or university with a major in architecture, construction technology,
building inspection, fire science or closely related field.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of five years full-time fire prevention experience
including fire plan check, and code compliance.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required
education on a year-for-year basis.
AND
Certification:
Possession of NFPA Fire Plan Examiner 1 certificate, a State of California Plans Examiner
Certification, or an equivalent certificate from another state within nine
months of hire date.
AND
License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
NOTE: The
Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the
announcement of an examination.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of:
Ability
to:
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CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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RC:po Newspec: 8131
CSC Date 4/25/2007
GH:cs Revised 5/21/15
CSC
Date: 6/10/15
IC:jf
Revision 2/28/18
CSC
Date: 4/11/18
LD:ah
Revision 8/9/18
CSC
Date:9/12/18
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BENEFITS
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*** For benefit information, please refer to the recruitment brochure.
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