Description
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
About the Department
The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all-risk Fire Department that protects approximately 200 square miles, including residential, commercial, high-rise, wildland interface areas, and a number of high-hazard occupancies. For additional information visit sjfd.org.
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Position Duties
The San José Fire Department is seeking candidates for one (1) Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector position within the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This is the supervisory level in a three-tier inspection series of the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Program. Incumbents participate in and oversee the work of Hazardous Materials Inspectors involved in enforcing city ordinances and codes governing the Hazardous Materials Program. Individuals in this position receive administrative guidance from the Division Manager and perform challenging and complex plan reviews, inspections, and investigations. They are responsible for recommending changes based on new processes and procedures. This role differs from the next lower class of Hazardous Materials Inspector II, where incumbents carry out inspection work under the supervision of the Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing the Hazardous Materials Inspection program, goals, and budget.
- Assigns, supervises and coordinates the work of Hazardous Materials Inspectors.
- Provides technical guidance and training to Hazardous Materials Inspectors.
- Establishes procedures for reviewing and approving Hazardous Materials Management Plans for occupancies requiring Short- or Long-Form Management Plans.
- Assists in performing complex hazardous materials system plan reviews and inspections in support of the Hazardous Materials Unit to meet plan check quality and timeline target expectations.
- Prepares required reports associated with reviewing progress, accomplishments of performance metrics, investigations, compliance orders, and other reports as required.
- Attends seminars, workshops, and other types of training to maintain current knowledge of information related to hazardous materials.
- Appears in court to provide testimony, as required.
- Liaison with other internal Development Services partners, outside regulatory agencies, and cities that have adopted the model ordinance.
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Salary range for this classification is $138,902.40-$169,325.52 paid annually.
This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
How to Apply
To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.