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.
For additional information visit .The San José Fire Department is recruiting for two (2) Hazardous Materials Inspectors positions in the Bureau of Fire Prevention Division. Hazardous Materials Inspectors perform annual inspections to verify compliance with the California Fire Code, San José Municipal Code, and applicable standards at facilities that use, store, and handle hazardous materials within San Jose. Inspectors evaluate Hazardous Materials Management Plans, closure plans, and hazardous materials system installation plans during the facility inspection process. Facility chemical inventory submittals are evaluated for chemical classification and quantity range calculations. Experienced inspectors may be assigned to participate in installation plan reviews and inspections for the Hazardous Materials Development Services group. Hazardous Materials inspectors routinely provide crossover services as required for backup and customer service needs. Inspectors are cross-trained for customer service enhancement, as needed.
Duties for this position include, but may not be limited to:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes.
- Knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses.
- Knowledge of methods of inspection.
- Ability to prepare routine reports.
- Evaluation of applicable codes and standards for compliance determination
- Customer education and code enforcement regarding applicable codes and standards.
- Providing technical assistance to facilities, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, department officers/staff, and Fire Operations staff on the application and/or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations and on resolution of fire safety and hazardous materials issues identified in the design, construction or operations of buildings and integrated systems;
- Review and analyze hazardous materials inventory statements for chemical classification;
- Review and analyze hazardous materials management plans, construction documents, monitoring, and treatment system plans for compliance with codes and regulations;
- Assisting outside agencies and other City Departments including, Code Enforcement, Building Department, Planning Department, Public Works, and Environmental Services-Wastewater Pretreatment.
- Assist with training of staff as requested.
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Salary range for this classification is:
Hazardous Materials Inspector I: $102,844.56 - $124,924.80 annually.
Hazardous Materials Inspector II: $113,371.44 - $137,744.88 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.
Hazardous Materials Inspector I Education: Hazardous Materials Inspector I A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarters units of Chemistry.
Experience: None
Hazardous Materials Inspector IIEducation: A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or a closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarter units of Chemistry.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience involving industrial or hazardous materials inspection, or development project plan review, permit issuance, enforcement, and explanation of laws, ordinances, and codes, and one (1) year of experience in a position comparable to the Hazardous Materials Inspector I with the City of San José.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's License is required.
Medical: Respiratory exam
Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
- Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes.
- Knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses.
- Knowledge of methods of inspection.
- Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
- Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.
- Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner.
- Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
- Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Courtney Stuerwald at Courtney.stuerwald@sanjoseca.gov .
