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This position will report directly to the Assistant Fire Marshal. The Fire Inspector 2 is a credentialed position requiring minimum intermediate experience and proficiency to work and act independently within a range of fire & life safety competencies (See Career Tracks description for performance level expected). Duties include but are not limited to reading, interpreting, and enforcement of Federal, State codes, regulations and UCDH policy. Perform detailed inspections of buildings under the authority of the UCDH Fire Marshal's Office. Provide education to occupants as directed by the Fire Marshal and/or Assistant Fire Marshal. Assist in and conduct fire drills. Assist with maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission requirements.

This position may serve in the capacity of State Fire Marshal (SFM) Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) for the UCDH Hospital. Note, SFM has the sole authority to approve a candidate. This role may also require training and appointment by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) as the regulatory agency for construction activity within hospitals. Additionally, persons in this position are expected to perform plan reviews, construction inspections, existing building inspections, participate in the Incident Command System, understand, and apply Joint Commission and CMS requirements, NFPA Standards, California Code of Regulations.

Apply By Date: 10/30/2026 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Equivalent to CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal - California State Fire Training (OSFM-CSFT) Fire Inspector II and/or ability to independently certify as a Fire Inspector II in accordance with chapter 13 of Title 19 of the California Codes of Regulation - through CSFT within six months of hire.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Associates degree and/or equivalent education/training/experience in Fire Science, Chemistry, Construction Plan review or similar/related field.
• Comprehensive experience within a complex fire and life safety organization, exercising a high degree of independence in carrying out diverse operational, inspection, and compliance responsibilities.
• Experience working within an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) environment, interpreting and enforcing applicable codes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in one or more of the following fields: Hazardous Materials Inspections, Laboratories, and Hospital &/or Construction Inspections.
• Demonstrates the ability to comprehend, interpret, and effectively carry out oral and written directions, policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the California Code of Regulations, including Titles 19 and 24, and applicable standards, codes, and requirements governing fire prevention and life safety activities.
• Demonstrated investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills to gather and evaluate information, clarify inquiries and requests, assess situations, and determine appropriate action.
• Ability to recognize urgent or emergency situations, exercise sound judgment, and initiate timely and effective responses.
• Ability to review and interpret construction plans and apply applicable fire life safety requirements to the information presented and provide written comments for correction, with direction and oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate and follow through on projects, adjust priorities as needed, and successfully accept and complete new or unfamiliar assignments within required timeframes.
• Demonstrate ability to manage numerous details simultaneously and work under severe time constraints, competing deadlines, conflicting demands, and frequent interruptions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with employees, management, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and correctly interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures and pertinent local, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and statutes.
• Proficiency in utilizing computerized information systems and databases for data entry, record management, data analysis, and the creation of accurate and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, review, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and technical documents using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting standards.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when addressing sensitive issues, while fostering positive and productive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Filing skills to organize and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date departmental filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
• Initiative and ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive, complex, and potentially confidential information, issues, and situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from ICC as a Commercial Building Inspector
• Plans Examiner
• Prior work experience or internship in a University of California Fire Prevention Office or within healthcare, higher education, research, or engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention, life safety, and code compliance practices within healthcare, higher education, research, or engineering environments,

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Inspection and Fire Prevention Public Outreach
• 30% - Reports
• 10% - Emergency Response

Department Overview

The Fire Marshal's Office supports programs to enforce, educate, and engineer systems and processes for fire and life safety for all buildings owned, leased or administered by UCDH.

Department Specific Job Scope

The Fire Marshal's Office is within the Department of Environment, Safety, & Health and supports programs to enforce, educate, and engineer systems and processes for fi re and life safety for all buildings owned, leased or administered by UCDH. This position will report directly to the Assistant Fire Marshal.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,101.60 - $5,628.00
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 114
• UC Job Title: EHS SPEC 3 RX
• UC Job Code: 005303
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
• Location: Facilities Support Srvcs Bldg (HSP068)
• Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must participate in the department's DMV Pull Notice Program. Must pass a pre-employment Live Scan Fingerprinting Background check Typically, this position provides services during normal business hours of operation; however, the individual must be able to work flexible hours that can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional overtime as required to meet operational needs. Ability to work in a high-stress structured environment. Ability to maintain maximum confidentiality and professionalism while working with complex issues. Ability to work in a non-smoking environment. The incumbent will be exposed to alarms and other auditory warning devices. Must be able to function in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced work environment while maintaining the need for quality, accuracy, completeness, and timelines. This position requires individuals to have the mobility to climb ladders and stairs and be able to differentiate between various alarm signals. This position may, at times require the incumbent to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present and, as such, the incumbent will be required to participate in a medical monitoring program and other programs necessary to enter a hazardous materials environment. Will be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures; walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; work at heights greater than 10 feet; climb ladders or steps to reach objects; work in small, cramped areas; bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; discriminate among colors or match colors of wiring systems and color-coded valves and piping; stand or walk for extended periods of time with the inability to rest at will, and use arms above shoulder level. When not performing duties in the field, incumbents work in an indoor office setting and are required to enter data into a terminal, PC, or keyboard device; produce written documents using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; use graphic instructions, blueprints, and layouts as part of the plan review process when checking for code compliance; and sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move at will.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

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