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£1TY OF SANTA ANA FIIfE SAFETY SPECIALIST DEFINITION l~der general supervision, performs responsible technical fire safety inspection and enforc~ent work of moderate difficulty and complexity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Inspects commercial and selected industrial buildings and facilities and places of public assembly to determine compliance with State and local fire and life safety codes; inspects selected operations, devices and equipment requiring the inspection or approval of the fire department; enforces fire safety code provisions of s limited technical and complex nature; issues notices, warnings and citations; keeps up-to-date records of inspections and w~ites detailed inspection reports; participates in the public information/education activities of the fire safety bureau including giving talks and demonstrations for school children end other groups and preparing pamphlets, brochures and other informational/ educational m~tertsla; collects, analyzes and evaluates data and prepares comprehensive reports; in a training capacity, assists in performing difficult, technical inspections requiring the application of a working knowledge of chemistry and physics to identify and abate fire and life safety hazards; as knowledge and abilities are gained through training and experience, increasingly independent action is expected and required in the performance of fire safety inspection and enforcement work; may assist in the training and supervision of subordinate, entry-level personnel; writes correspondence and performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This iS the first of several classes in the fire safety education and inspection series of classes which requires prior training and experience in the occupational field. Employment at this level is generally attained through promotional examination from the entry-level class of Fire Safety Assistant. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS F-~ucation equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses in Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems or closely related course work; and one year experience in fire safety education/inspection work or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Basic knowledge of: principles and practices of fire safety education, inspection and enforcement work; state and local fire and life safety laws; common fire safe~y hazards; fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment; organization and functions of a municipal fire department; public relations techniques. Ability to: understand and interpret fire safety code provision of limited complexity; detect common fire hazards and code violations and determine appropriate safety measures; write detailed inspection reports; express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing; speak in front of audiences; and use good tact and Judgement in contacts with public. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of valid California driver's license and willingness to work any shift, including rotating shifts, if necessary. NOTE: Some positions may require bilingual capability in Spanish and English.