Job Abstract

This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for April 29, 2024. Apply now!

The Pasadena Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Senior Plans Examiner. Under general to limited supervision, the Senior Plans Examiner reviews building plans, fire protection system calculations and specifications for compliance with established California building and fire codes and adopted national standards, and other applicable laws and ordinances.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player who combines technical expertise with superb analytical and organizational skills, and who believes in the mission of the Pasadena Fire Department.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description

• Checks plans and specifications and fire/life safety and fire protection system calculations for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings and structures for compliance with California Building and Fire Codes and adopted International Building and Fire Codes, adopted national standards, local ordinances and other related county, state and federal laws.
• Evaluates code compliance for required fire flow and hydrant location and spacing, given a plan and fire flow test results, so that hydrants are correctly located, required fire flow is determined, and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
• Verifies required occupancy classifications, occupancy loads, means of egress, interior finishes, building height and area, building services and systems, fire and smoke protection features, fire protection and life safety system, means of egress, fire flow, emergency responder access, emergency planning, and other life safety requirements.
• Ensures that plans meet the requirements of related fire and building codes, regulations, and restrictions.
• Plan checks preliminary plans and site plans for fire and building code requirements.
• Performs inspections of job sites to evaluate discrepancies between plans, specifications, and work completed.
• Responds to verbal or written inquiries and complaints.
• Attends meetings and provides technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, other City personnel, and the public.
• Checks plans and specifications and fire/life safety and fire protection system calculations for higher complexity and larger size projects. Performs the majority of the complex special extinguishing system, larger NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 reviews for new systems, and larger project preliminary plans. Calculates occupant loads, egress elements, and fire flow requirements. Reviews fire and smoke protection features. Performs the higher complexity hazardous materials storage and use plan reviews.
• Leads implementation of projects needed for improving processes, public information to assist in the development process, and the Fire Engineering Divisions involvement in the development of initial pre-incident plans in accordance with NFPA Standards and industry best practices, for community and firefighter safety.
• Assists others in the performance of related tasks. Takes a lead role in the performance of related tasks and provides guidance and training to Fire Department personnel, as assigned.

• Attention to Detail focuses on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Business Process Analysis ability to define, assess, and improve operational processes and workflow.
• Professional Impact presents self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Professional Integrity and Ethics displays honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Teamwork collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.
• Writing communicates effectively in writing.

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. Example combinations include a bachelor's degree in fire administration, fire science, engineering, architecture or closely related field and two years of experience in fire protection system design, life safety system plan checking, or fire protection system plan checking.

Desirable Qualifications:

• International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certification
• California State Fire Training Plan Examiner Certification
• International Code Council California Underground Storage Tank Certification

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner is required within one (1) year of employment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Desirable Qualifications:
International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certification
California State Fire Training Plan Examiner Certification
International Code Council California Underground Storage Tank Certification