Contra Costa Health Services

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 1230 - Fire Suppression & Prevention

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill a Fire Inspector II position in the Community Risk Reduction Section.

About the District:

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) is a leading fire service agency in California, providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to 13 cities, 582 square miles and approximately 770,000 residents.

About Community Risk Reduction

The Community Risk Reduction Division, operated under the Deputy Fire Chief, oversees all fire prevention and hazardous materials (CUPA) programs, focusing on reducing risks before emergencies occur.

The Fire Prevention Bureau provides the highest level of fire prevention services through comprehensive inspections and code enforcement, plan review, engineering services, fire investigations, exterior fire hazard control & public education. Beginning July 1, 2026, the CCCFPD will manage the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for Contra Costa County. CUPA aims to protect human health and the environment by preventing pollution, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, responding to incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Personifies Integrity and excellence. You will play an important part in creating a culture of transparency and accountability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Is organized and results-driven. You will need to balance your own work, including prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Can be responsive and pleasant. You will need to be professional and easy to work with.
• Is dependable. Your team and community will need you to be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and able to fulfill your obligations.
• Is an effective communicator. You will need to be able to convey complex information to a variety of audiences with little to no experience in your field of expertise.
• Can de-escalate and problem solve. You will encounter unforeseen obstacles as well as upset people over the course of your career. You will need to be able to remain calm, professional, neutral, and make rational decisions within legal and ethical boundaries in order to create safe environments within our jurisdictional area.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Reviewing building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with fire safety standards
• Conducting field inspections of projects under construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Conducting inspections of hazardous & non-hazardous occupancies
• Enforcing fire ordinances and regulations
• Educating the public on fire safety practices
• Evaluating properties for exterior hazards
• Implementing wildfire mitigation efforts in high fire severity zones within the district.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have autonomy and be responsible for independent decision making
• You will be part of a dedicated, career-focused team
• There are opportunities for special assignments and experiences such as mutual aid field deployment, exposure to large incidents, risk reduction, and public information officer assignments
• The bureau has diverse mission objectives, providing the opportunity to work in various divisions and gain varied experience
• Your work will be important to the overall mission of the Fire District

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Due to the volume of work, time management and organization skills are essential
• You may interact with members of the public who are impatient or upset
• Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department
• You will have autonomy and be accountable for decisions you make

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please view it here.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: An Associate Degree from an accredited institution.

Certificates and Training Required:

1) Successful completion of California State Fire Service Training and Education courses: Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, & 1D. The following CFSTES courses and certifications may be substituted as equivalent:

Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, & 1C courses; or

Fire Prevention Officer Certification; or

Fire Protection Specialist Certification; or

Fire Prevention Officer II Certification; or

Fire Prevention Officer III Certification; or

Plans Examiner Certification; or

Fire Marshal Certification

And

2) Successful completion of the California Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Penal Code 832 Module A training program.

And

3) International Code Council Certification as a Fire Inspector I certification.

Within 12 months of employment, appointees must satisfactorily complete the following:

1. Successful completion of the California State Fire Service Training and Education (CFSTES) courses: Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D.
2. Successful completion of one of the following courses:
   1. CFSTES Fire Investigation 1A or equivalent course from an accredited organization requiring a minimum of 40 hours of tested certifications
   2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course: G290 Basic Public Information Officer Course
   3. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course: S-203 Introduction to Incident Information
   4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course: E/L0105 Public Information Basics (EMI)
   5. CFSTES Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS)
   6. Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 license
3. International Code Council certification as a Fire Inspector II or Fire Plans Examiner.

Ongoing maintenance of certification(s) is required.

And

Experience: Any of the following:

1) Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent as a firefighter comparable to a firefighter with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Or

2) Two (2) years of full-time experience or its equivalent as a Fire Inspector comparable to a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Inspector I.

Or

3) Two (2) years of full-time experience or its equivalent of applied technical fire inspection in code enforcement compliance related to fire prevention, fire engineering, fire safety, fire chemistry or building inspection which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.

Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as is established by the County Medical Consultant.

Desirable Qualifications:

• ICC Fire Inspector II Certification
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner Certification
• CFSTES Fire Inspector II Series Completion
• CFSTES Fire Investigation 1A or equivalent course from an accredited organization requiring a minimum of 40 hours of tested certification
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Course: G290 Basic Public Information Officer Course OR FEMA S-203:Introduction to Incident Information OR FEMA E/L0105 – Public Information Basics (EMI)
• CFSTES Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS)
• Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 license

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE ACCEPTED.
2. Structure Oral Board Examination: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualification will be invited to participate in an online oral examination. This interview will be conducted virtually. The interview is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Fire Inspector II position. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher. The competencies that will be tested may include, but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Legal & Regulatory Navigation, Professional & Technical Expertise, Safety Focus, Attention to Detail, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Learning Agility, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Customer Focus, Handling & Resolving Conflict, Teamwork. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Holly Trieu at htrie@cccfpd.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at 1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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