Fire Safety Specialist

Fire Safety Specialist

Salary

$86,802.00 - $125,708.00 Annually

Location

Eastvale

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-37872-06

Department

Fire

Division

Fire Protection-Contract Srvc

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking to fill a Fire Safety Specialist position in Eastvale. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the Riverside County.

As a Fire Safety Specialist, the incumbent will review plans and specifications for new and existing buildings and facilities, fire protection systems and industrial processes; provides professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures; performs other related duties as required.

The department is seeking candidates who have completed one or all of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses (IA, IB, IC, and ID) at the time of application. Completion of the International Code Council, National Fire Protection Agency or other Fire Inspector certifications may be considered. Completion of the Fire Inspector Series II courses, the Plans Examiner Series, and the Penal Code 832 courses are all highly desired.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review building and site plans; make recommendations or corrections relative to code and ordinance requirements; determine appropriate fire protection measures; prepare conditions of approval.
• Study and evaluate building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Review fire system plans; determine water requirements for fire protection.
• Conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as it relates to fire codes.
• Review commercial, industrial and multi-unit building plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Coordinate plan checking with other departments and make recommendations relative to use, changes and adoption of codes, ordinances and departmental standards.
• Perform advanced site inspections to determine solutions to various project issues by working with architects, engineers and construction personnel.
• Research, compile and maintain various reports, files and correspondences.
• Attend meetings with County or City planning personnel, architects and developers as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years performing fire safety inspections, building construction inspections, or plans examination. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection or building construction technology may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge of: Technical knowledge of codes and standards, fire safety protection system methods, procedures and building codes; fire code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.

Ability to: Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepare accurate reports; interpret codes and regulations for the public; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and the general public.

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Certification Requirements After Hire:

Possession of a valid Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the International Code Council or the equivalent within one year.

Ability to obtain valid Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the International Code Council or the equivalents within two years.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Environmental/Physical Conditions: May require, with or without reasonable accommodation, walking through job sites with uneven pavement and other surfaces, as well as the use of ladders to access elevated areas, inspect facilities, and perform other job-related duties as necessary.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Jessica Chavez at (951) 955-5772 or jechavez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None of these
• I have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D. or certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education)?
• I have an associate degree.
• I have a bachelors degree.
• I have a masters degree.
• I have a doctorate degree.

04

How many years of fire safety inspection experience do you possess?

• None of these
• Less than one year
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

05

How many years of building construction inspection experience do you possess?

• None of these
• Less than one year
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

06

How many years of plans examination do you experience possess?

• None of these
• Less than one year
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

07

Have you completed any of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series I courses? Please check all that apply. Certifications must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

• I have not completed any of the courses.
• I have completed course 1A.
• I have completed course 1B.
• I have completed course 1C.
• I have completed course 1D.

08

Have you completed any of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Series II courses? Please check all that apply. Certifications must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

• I have not completed any of the courses.
• I have completed course 2A.
• I have completed course 2B.
• I have completed course 2C.
• I have completed course 2D.

09

Have you completed any of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Plans Examiner courses? Please check all that apply. Certification must be attached at time of application to be considered.

• None of these
• I have completed course 1A.
• I have completed course 1B.
• I have completed course 1C.

10

Have you earned any of the following certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or an equivalent certifying body? Please check all that apply. Certifications must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

• I have not completed any of the courses.
• I have earned a Fire Inspector I certification.
• I have earned a Fire Inspector II certification.
• I have earned a Plans Examiner certification.
• I have earned a Fire Prevention Officer certification.

11

Have you completed the California Penal Code 832 course? Certifications must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

• Yes
• No

12

This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in Eastvale. However, it may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout Riverside County. Please select all locations you are willing to accept employment: While you may indicate your preferred work region(s) below, final placement will be determined by the department based on operational needs and availability. Please note that the listed regions are not exhaustive of all possible placement sites.

• Western Region (Riverside, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Norco, Rubidoux, and surrounding cities)
• Eastern Region (Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding cities)
• Mid-County Region (Banning, Beaumont, Perris, San Jacinto and surrounding cities)
• Southern Region (Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Menifee, Murrieta, Wildomar, and surrounding cities)

13

Please specify the name(s) of any other certification(s) you have earned and indicate whether it was issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or another certifying agency. If none, please enter "N/A." Certifications must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

14

I acknowledge that if I do not already possess a valid Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or an equivalent certifying body, I must obtain one within one year of employment. I also understand that I am expected to obtain valid Fire Inspector II and Plans Examiner Certifications issued by the California State Fire Marshal, the International Code Council, or their equivalents within two years of employment.

• Yes
• No

15

I acknowledge and agree that this position may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, walking through job sites with uneven pavement and other surfaces, as well as the use of ladders to access elevated areas, inspect facilities, and perform other job-related duties as necessary.

• Yes
• No

16

I acknowledge that I am required to upload a copy of my completed course(s), certification(s), transcript(s), and/or degree(s), if applicable, as verification of my education before submitting my application. I understand that failure to provide these documents, if applicable, may result in my application not being considered further. Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Riverside, California, 92502-1569

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