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Job Description
ABOUT US
Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the “MCFD” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD
Service - Teamwork - Operational Readiness - Professionalism
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under supervision Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors perform a wide variety of fire prevention duties. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working for one of the finest fire departments in the state. Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors are temporary positions for staffing for 3-6 months during the spring and summer months. Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors focus on community outreach through increasing awareness, distributing information, and by providing guidance to individuals and communities on actions that can be implemented to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires. Examples of work tasks may include one or more of the following:- Provides home hardening, defensible space fire prevention and fire hazard reduction information to the public, department personnel, and other agencies.
- Recommends when an abatement notice on a property should be served and notifies property owner(s) or occupant(s).
- Explains Marin County’s abatement program regulations, costs and procedures to property owners.
- Utilizes electronic devices to input and collect data.
- Collects, enters, maintains, and disseminates data pertaining to fire prevention; reconciles reports, files, and records.
- Composes letters and reports based on field notes.
Shifts are 10 hours a day, 4 days per week, with potential of being held on duty if the need arises.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: will be able to work effectively in small teams or independently for extended periods of time. They will also be able to read and interpret complex technical documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks; as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. We are looking for people who have sound judgment and have the ability to communicate effectively with others. They will need to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions, engage effectively with the public, and work harmoniously with our team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of home hardening and/or defensible space.
- Equipment and methods used in the abatement of exterior vegetative fire hazards.
- Basic safety procedures when operating a vehicle, hand or power tools, or other procedure related to the work.
- Arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
- Basic record keeping methods.
Ability to:- Read, interpret, explain and enforce regulations and technical documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks.
- Use initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.
- Drive safely and skillfully.
- Use various computer systems, programs, and apps.
- Operate motor vehicles, tools, mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, sometimes in challenging, stressful situations.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Work and live harmoniously with co-workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- In accordance with State legal requirements, applicant must be at least 18 years old by the time of hire.
- High school graduation (or equivalent GED).
Certificates & Licenses
A current valid California Driver’s Class C (Basic) License.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Anticipate hearing from the department in March 2025 if you are selected to move forward to interviews. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. For more information about this position, please contact Alex Gibbons at alex.gibbons@mairncounty.gov or by phone at (415) 473-2921.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies which may occur while the list remains active.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 18, 2025.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at linda.kline@marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Marin County
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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