Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
PLAN CHECK SPECIALIST
- FIREASSISTANT FIRE
MARSHAL/FIRE PLAN EXAMINER
Definition:
Under general limited supervision, checks verifies fire and building plans and inspects a variety of new construction for compliance with applicable codes and regulations; enforces the California Fire Code; assists the public, developers and contractors in processing plans and performs related work as required. The incumbent will assume the responsibilities and essential duties of the Fire Marshal in their absence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities and essential duties are performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
The responsibilities and essential duties performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent include the following:
Reviews building construction blue prints and plans for various complex occupancies and industrial processes to determine compliance with a variety of building and fire/life safety standards, regulations, laws and codes.
Evaluates and determines existing and proposed fire protection and fire alarm system(s) conformity to construction plans and compliance with a variety of buildings and fire/life safety codes.
Conducts field inspections of a variety of residential, commercial , and industrial buildings/structures.
Enforces the California Fire Code (CFC) and issues permits and notices.
Assists in the TriennualTriennial Code Adoption process of the California Fire Code.
VerifiesChecks code requirements and the design, construction, and installation of equipment based on an analysis of fire- related hazards.
Makes recommendations to the Fire Marshal as to adequacy of alternate fire protection/prevention materials and methods.
Provides technical assistance to City staff, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and the public.
Researches and analyzes a variety of data related to fire and life safety design, writes reports to include recommendations and findings and maintains related records.
Acts as a liaison between the Community and Economic Development Department Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
and the Fire Department for routing inspections, handling concerns/complaints, and checking plans.
Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software to enter and retrieve data and prepare a variety of reports, correspondence and other material.
Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software to collect, analyze, and evaluate data to prepare a variety of reports and correspondence.
Stays current on applicable codes, regulations and new or alternate fire/life safety technologies.
Uses a camera and basic hand tools. to include a screwdriver and wrench.
Makes oral and written presentations.
Drives a vehicle on City business.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other projects/tasks as assigned.
Lifts and moves boxes of files and other items weighing 30 pounds or less.
Class Characteristics:
Plan Check Specialist - Fire Assistant Fire Marshal (AFM)/Fire Plan Examiner is a single incumbentnon- position safety position in the Fire Department with duties related to checking verifying fire and building plans and the inspection of construction and other work sites for code compliance. Assigned duties require judgment and substantial initiative.
Contacts and Relationships:
The Plan Check Specialist – Fire establishes and maintains contact with staff in the Fire Department and the Community Development Department. Additional contact will occur with staff in other City Departments and with the public, developers , and contractors requiring diplomacy and tact when dealing with applicable code enforcement matters.
Qualification Guidelines:
The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class include the following:
Knowledge of:
English usage, spelling and grammar.
Applicable laws, codes and regulations regarding fire and life safety, fire protection and detection systems and equipment.
Applicable building, electrical, plumbing and related codes.
Principles, practices and procedures of technical fire inspection activities.
Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
Fire protection system and fire alarm system design and implementation.
Water supply system design and implementation.
Safety standards and methods of building construction.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
Effective customer service/public contact skills.
Intermediate math related to area assigned.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Computer applications related to area assigned.
AND
Ability to:
Understand, interpret and apply applicable codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) design standards.
Make mathematical computations associated with verifying fire protection systems design.
Use independent judgment and initiative and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies. Use tact, discretion and sensitivity in dealing with sensitive situations.
Read and review blueprints and plans to include those related to fire sprinkler systems.
Perform a variety of difficult and complex inspections of a variety of construction and other sites.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing ; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
in English.
Gather, research and analyze data and write correspondence and reports.
Organize work, adhere to multiple deadlines and handle multiple projects.
Handle job stress and maintain composure in public settings.
Work independently, understand, and follow verbal and written directions, use independent judgment and initiative and
make sound decisions in
accordance with established procedures and policies.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions independently.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
work.
Meet the public with courtesy and tact.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and applicable and specialized software.
Operate a personal computer and use applicable software.
Meet the public with courtesy and tact.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position can be considered as qualifying. A typical combination includes:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is as follows: Education:
Associate of Arts DDdegree from an accredited college in Fire Science , Fire Technology, or a closely related field or two years of study towards a BachelorsBachelor Degree bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience related to the review of plans for fire protection systems and building construction to include some field inspection work.
Desirable
Certification as a Fire Inspector 1 a n d 2 by California State Fire Training.
Certification as an Fire Inspector I and II by the International Code Council.
Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner by the International Code Council.
Special Requirements Include:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Plan Examiner Certification from California State Fire Training Completion of Plans Examiner 1A, 1B, and 1C through California State Fire Training and complete the Plan Examiner Task Book within 12 months of employment in the position.
Valid and appropriate California DriversDriver’s License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime..
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Penal Code 832 certification within 12 months of employment in this position.
The City of Fullerton’s Conflict of Interest Code requires that the Plan Check Specialist - Fire AFM/Fire Plan Examiner file financial disclosure statements in accordance with state and local laws.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Penal Code 832 certificate within 6 months of employment in the position.
Per California Government Code §3100 - 3109, all public employees are declared to be Ddisaster Sservice Wworkers and must take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation as required.
Non-Required Skills / Abilities / Experience / Certifications / Education Which may be Helpful or Preferred Include:
Certification as a Fire Prevention Officer I by the California Fire Service Training and Education System.
Physical Tasks and Working Conditions Include the Following:
Work is performed in an office environment, at a public counter, and in the field.
When work is performed in the office, an incumbent will sit for periods of time and use a computer keyboard and screen. When work is performed on site, an incumbent may be exposed to the elements, stand and walk on slippery/uneven surfaces, kneel, crouch, twist, climb ladders and inclines, reach and bend, crawl, work in confined spaces, grasp, push, pull, lift and carry educational material and other items weighing 35 pounds or less. An incumbent drives a vehicle on City business and may be exposed to wet or damp conditions, extreme noise, grease and oil, fumes, construction site dirt and dust, and fire scene hazards to include products of combustion and smoke. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision, hearing, sense of smell and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Work is performed indoors an office environmen t and on-site in the field when performing inspections. When work is performed outdoors there is full exposure to the elements. The incumbent uses a computer, keyboard and related equipment, a camera, basic hand tools, drives a vehicle on City business, sits, stands, walks, kneels, crouches, twists, climbs ladders and inclines, bends, crawls and reaches and pulls, pushes, grasps, lifts, moves and carries boxes of files and other items weighing 30 pounds or less. The incumbent may walk on slippery/uneven surfaces and slopes, be exposed to extreme noise, grease and oil, fumes and construction site dirt and dust. The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Fair Labor Standards Act Designation: Non-exempt
Revised January 2023 and title changed from Plan Check Specialist - Fire
Plan Check Specialist – FireAssistant Fire Marshal
(AFM)/Fire Plan ExaminerProtection Specialist
City of Fullerton Class Specification
January 2023
Revised August 2007 and title changed from Plan Check Specialist Established July 2005