Fire Prevention Supervisor at City of Vacaville – Vacaville, California

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville!

Some duties of this position are as follows:

• Perform site inspections as part of processing potential code violations
• Create and present educational programs to the general public
• Maintain records and files related to inspections
• Prepare written reports and correspondence related to enforcement activities

SALARY RANGE: $100,906.88 - $122,640.80 Annually

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

- Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premiums and other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
- Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
See the Vacaville Managers Organization (VMO) MOU for more detailed information.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Strong understanding of fire codes, regulations and inspection procedures.
• Expertise in fire inspection techniques and plan review processes.
• Ability to coordinate fire prevention programs with other agencies and departments.
• Capability to analyze and mitigate fire risks effectively and efficiently.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills to manage and motivate teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to educate and engage the community on fire safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in fire prevention, public or business administration or a related field. A bachelor's degree is desirable.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible fire prevention, inspection and/or fire code enforcement experience. One (1) year of supervisory or management experience is desirable.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a current, valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Possession of the following California State Fire Marshal Certifications are desirable:
Plan Examiner
Fire Inspector 1
Fire Inspector 2
Incumbents who do not possess these 3 certifications at the time of hire must obtain them as a condition of passing probation and as a condition of continued employment.

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check regularly. For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and experience verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), a comprehensive background investigation and a DMV record review.