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FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
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Applications are available online beginning Monday, February 2, 2026. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. Vacancy InformationThere are currently two vacancies in the Fire Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, conducts routine code enforcement inspections and investigations specific to existing multi-occupancy structures, including mixed-use structures, to ensure compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, fire prevention, hazardous materials, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items. Conducts routine fire prevention inspections on existing dwelling construction to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations pertaining to fire codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, fire prevention, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items; Conducts fire prevention inspections on minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations pertaining to fire codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, fire prevention, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items; Initiates construction or installation changes to meet requirements regarding fire code items; Investigates and responds to public and referred public agency code violation complaints; Issues notices of violation related to fire code items; Advises residents, property owners, and business owners regarding fire code requirements and interpretation of regulations; Prepares reports and maintains records related to permits and inspections; Researches case histories, property ownership records, and other records and conducts surveys to gather data; Takes photographs and prepares citations, and compiles information for City Attorney/City Prosecutor for use at legal proceedings involving fire code violations; Presents interpretations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations to residents, groups, agencies, businesses, and other entities; Makes referrals to appropriate City departments; Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application………………...………………..……QualifyingScreening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by March 3, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actIn support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.J.O.B. AQ0NN-26 FPS: HF HR APPROVAL 01/07/2026
Applications are available online beginning Monday, February 2, 2026. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. Vacancy InformationThere are currently two vacancies in the Fire Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, conducts routine code enforcement inspections and investigations specific to existing multi-occupancy structures, including mixed-use structures, to ensure compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, fire prevention, hazardous materials, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items. Conducts routine fire prevention inspections on existing dwelling construction to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations pertaining to fire codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, fire prevention, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items; Conducts fire prevention inspections on minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations pertaining to fire codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, fire prevention, property maintenance (such as trash and combustible material storage), signage, and other fire code items; Initiates construction or installation changes to meet requirements regarding fire code items; Investigates and responds to public and referred public agency code violation complaints; Issues notices of violation related to fire code items; Advises residents, property owners, and business owners regarding fire code requirements and interpretation of regulations; Prepares reports and maintains records related to permits and inspections; Researches case histories, property ownership records, and other records and conducts surveys to gather data; Takes photographs and prepares citations, and compiles information for City Attorney/City Prosecutor for use at legal proceedings involving fire code violations; Presents interpretations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations to residents, groups, agencies, businesses, and other entities; Makes referrals to appropriate City departments; Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application………………...………………..……QualifyingScreening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by March 3, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actIn support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.J.O.B. AQ0NN-26 FPS: HF HR APPROVAL 01/07/2026
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