Supervising Fire Permit Technician (Finance)
The Riverside County Fire Department has an opportunity for a Supervising Fire Permit Technician. Depending on department needs, the position can be filled in Palm Desert or Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of technicians and clerical staff. The Supervising Fire Permit Technician will also coordinate department procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation.
Seeking candidates who have experience in fire, building, planning, or land use with extensive Office administration. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.• Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work performed by Fire Permit Technicians and clerical personnel; direct the day-to-day operations of the front counter and permitting in the County and Partner City Fire Marshal offices.
• Coordinate the implementation of departmental procedures and ensure uniformity of standards; participate in personnel selection; train subordinate personnel.
• Provide quality customer service to the public at a public counter; process construction plans, forms and permit applications for issuance of development and construction permits for commercial, industrial and residential projects; perform the more complex functions related to County Fire's development and permitting processes; resolve or assist in resolving difficult or complex permitting issues.
• Coordinate the fire permit process; receive and review fire applications for completeness and compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; process plan check submittals, applications and other related documents; answer code related questions and supply information regarding permit processing policies and procedures.
• Receive and review applications for fire permits; approve and issues permits; calculate and collect fees; perform plan reviews for minor projects.
• Review, confirm and research invoices; verify encumbrances and research discrepancies as they relate to County Fire vendors.
• Receive requests for inspection and schedule inspections appropriately using specialized records management and permit software to create and maintain project files and check project status.
• Enter and update information in the computerized permit system to prepare a variety of forms, letters, reports, and other materials to include the permit issuance database; maintain accurate and detailed records and files; verify accuracy of information; provide status reports, research discrepancies and records information; calculate and maintain statistical data and records; prepare a variety of reports as required.
• Research, review and compile data for special projects and various reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Education: Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years in fire permits, fire code administration, administration, or a closely related field.
Completion of the International Code Council Permit Technician Certification is highly desired.
Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting; modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications related to fire prevention and plan review; California Fire Code and other applicable federal, state and local laws; principles and practices of customer service and public relations; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to: Supervise and train personnel; interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures; intermittently review documents related to County Fire operations; observe, identify and problem solve procedural issues; receive, research and resolve questions from the public, outside agencies and other County departments; review construction drawings and plans; process fire inspections, new construction and life safety permits.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Completion of the International Code Council Permit Technician Certificate or equivalent within one year.For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org .
