Who We Are The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment. What We Do The Beverly Hills Fire Department is charged with the preservation of life and property within the Beverly Hills community. The dedicated men and women of the Beverly Hills Fire Department protect approximately 34,000 residents and an estimated 150,000-200,000 daily visitors in a 5.7 square mile area. Highly-trained and properly equipped firefighters respond to fires, rescues, medical emergencies, chemical releases, and natural disasters. The Beverly Hills Fire Department operates the city's three fire stations and responds to over 7,000 incidents per year. The Fire Department’s reputation for exemplary service is underscored by its Class I rating from the Insurance Services Office, an elite distinction carried by only a few fire departments in the nation. Who We're Looking For The Fire Inspector works under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal. The Fire Inspector performs a wide variety of technical work in the inspection, analysis and application of fire protection and prevention practices and principles. This position requires the incumbent to work primarily outside of the office and directly in the community thus the ideal candidate is expected to be adaptable and he/she should possess exceptional customer service skills. The ideal candidate is responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community while simultaneously maintaining compliance with codes and regulations. Candidates for this position must possess a strong commitment to public service, the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion and act with integrity. The ideal candidate possesses good communication, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. Please note that the incumbent in this position will work a 4/10 schedule. Overtime may be assigned as needed during nights and weekends. DEFINITION To perform a variety of technical and specialized work in the inspection, analysis and application of fire protection and prevention practices and principles. To ensure compliance and enforce codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances related to fire, building, life safety, and hazardous materials; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor. Detailed Job Description For the full job description please review the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com Salary and Benefits This position is represented by the Safety Support Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Additional details may be found in the Safety Support MOU, a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou. Selection Process Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise. When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications. Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application. Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
