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C~TY O~ SANTA FIRE SAFETY ASSISTANT DBF~NITION Under ~mediate supervision, participates fm an on-the-job training progr~ and learns, ~,throuEh Job experience supplemented by schooling in related vocational subjects, to per- for~ · variety of fire safety education, inspection and enforcement duties. Learns local and state fire and life safety codes, inspection and enforcement techniques and procedures, and a wide variety of technical data in the areas of buildinE construc- tion and design, fire extinguishing equipment, and fire alan systems and devices; participates in th~ public information/education activities of the bureau including conducting fire safety education programs for school children and other groups; conducts fire safety surveys and inspections of residential and coumercial properties to locate and identify existing or potential fire safety problems and recommend appropriate safety measures including actions required to correct hazardous conditions, installation of fire detection devices, and planning of fire escape routes; periods selected code enforcement ~rk including issuance of violation warnings and cltstiona; interprets and explains routine, non-technical provisions of fire safety codes; issues and explains applications for per. its; keeps up-to-date records of inspections and ~rites detailed inspection reports; prepares routine correspondence and assists in the preparation and distribution of public information/education materials; may perform special sur~eys and studies; attends required supplemental instructional classes to maintain employment status and may need to complete general educational requirements on o~n t~e to prepare for occupational advancement ~rlthin specified time limits; and per£ot-ms other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This is an entry-level classification designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience and preparation for a career in fire safety service. Employees in this class are expected to qualify for pro~otiona! examination to the next highest class in the series within specified time lt~ts. P, ECOMMENDED MINIMU~ QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and so~e experience involving direct public contact or any co~bination or training and experience ~hich provides the following skills and abilities. Ability to: write routine correspondence, detailed reports and keep records; deal and co~unicate effectively vith people, sometimes under complex situations; acquire rapidly ~orkinE knowledge of fire prevention codes and interpret them in simple ~ords; under- stand procedures and devices.used in various kinds of construction; and follo~ ~ritten and oral instrnctions. S?~CL~ P~Ul~E~NTg ~ossession of a valid California driver's license and willingness to work any shift, includinl rotatint a~ifta, if ~eeded.