Definition
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NOTE: Please attach any degrees, transcripts, licenses, or certificates to your application.
Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health. Folsom’s schools were recognized among the best in Sacramento County. Niche recently released its list of the Best in America for 2025, and Folsom swept the honors with seven elementary, two middle, and two high schools making the list.
This is a non-exempt position, represented by the Local 39 IUOE union.
The
Folsom Fire Department is currently recruiting for one (1)
Fire Prevention Officer to join the
Fire Prevention Division.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Officer promotes community awareness of public safety, emergency preparedness and fire prevention issues; plans, organizes and presents programs in the City through safety inspections, community relations and education. This non-sworn position works closely with, and provides support to, sworn chief officers and company officers based upon the needs of the department.
Examples of Essential Duties
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 the duties listed.
- Implement various codes and ordinances pertaining to building design, construction, life safety equipment and fire protection systems.
- Perform inspections on existing buildings of various occupancies, determines compliance with applicable codes, standards and ordinances, makes recommendations and corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements.
- Issue inspection notices and follow up as required to assure compliance.
- Assist property, building owners and tenants in resolving code violations and corrective actions to the satisfaction of the community and stakeholders.
- Provide technical advice and assistance as requested to chief and company officers regarding fire & life safety requirements.
- Issue permits for hazardous activities and or processes as required by federal, state, and city codes.
- Represent the Fire Department at special events and participate in public education activities.
- Verify compliance of local and state regulations related to safe and sane fireworks and public fireworks shows.
- Verify compliance of local and state regulations related to wildfire defensible space and vegetation management.
- Serve as an advocate for the department’s wildfire preparedness program (Ready-Set-Go) with members of the public.
- Represent the department within various groups and organizations, (e.g., the Folsom Fire Safe Council, Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS), Safe Kids Greater Sacramento Coalition, Vial of Life, and other safety initiatives) designed to support the community.
- Assist in training department personnel in fire prevention practices and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining department access key systems into buildings and sites.
- Plan and conduct educational programs on fire safety, water safety, injury and fall prevention; speaks before school groups and other organizations on public safety, fire prevention and other public safety subjects.
- Plan, organize and conduct community outreach programs to promote safety, risk reduction and fire prevention.
- Prepare brochures, flyers, posters, press releases and other materials for presentations to the public and community agencies; works closely with City departments in promoting outreach activities.
- Prepare and distribute emergency preparedness messages via various social communication systems used by the department.
- Perform minor plan review and fire related construction inspections.
- Perform other duties as required.
Employment Standards
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge Of
- Federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertaining to fire and life-safety and building construction.
- Various codes and ordinances pertaining to building design, construction, life safety equipment and fire protection systems.
- Fire Department policies and procedures.
- Training theories and practices including the development of lesson plans.
- Principles and practices of building inspection for fire safety compliance.
- Local community resources and community services programs.
- CPR/AED/Basic First Aid principals.
- National Incident Command System (NIMS) principals.
- Hazardous materials and their proper use and storage requirements.
- Fire extinguishing and detection systems.
- Basic fire science, fire technology, and fire behavior.
- Types and uses for portable fire extinguishers.
- Common word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Business letter writing and basic report presentation.
- English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Basic arithmetic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to:
- Understand, interpret, and enforce fire and life-safety codes and regulations.
- Read and interpret building and fire protection plans, specifications, and codes.
- Conduct functional tests and field inspections of construction sites.
- Effectively present information in a community services environment.
- Establish rapport with small and large groups to facilitate effective training opportunities.
- Plan, organize, schedule and conduct training classes.
- Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.
- Organize and prioritize daily, weekly and monthly tasks to be completed.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12) grade.
Highly Desirable
An Associates of Science or Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire technology, public administration, health care, business, building construction, criminal justice, communications, mathematics, education, engineering, liberal arts, or a related field.
Experience
Two (2) years of responsible work experience that has included substantial public contact related to public safety or three years of responsible public contact experience. Experience in fire life safety and construction inspections is highly desirable.
License, Certificate, Registration Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Successful completion of Fire Prevention 1A, 1B and 1C courses by the California State Fire Training System within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a typical office and field environment. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; frequent bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise, frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits.
Click here for a summary of benefits for our Miscellaneous employees.
For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. The City follows federal law; candidates testing positive for THC do not pass the background screening. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and understood background and screening process.
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The salary range for this position (M51) $69,584 - 88,147.88 annually with the City typically hiring at step 1. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.
- I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.
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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)
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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Did not complete high school or did not receive GED
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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How many years of responsible work experience do you have interacting with the public?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6+ years
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Although not required, do you have experience related to Fire Prevention (ie. fire life safety, performing construction inspections, etc.)? If so please explain, if not put "N/A'.
