Fire Prevention Department Assistant (Entry)

City of Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 03, 2025
  • Salary: $16.57 - $22.20 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Fire and EMS
  • Job Description

    Description

    Fire Prevention/Community Risk Department Assistant

    This is Part-Time, Non-Permanent Position

    The Ideal Candidate possesses effective communication and cooperative interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy environment where attention to detail is important, excellent customer service skills, and be available to work a minimum of 18 hours a week.

    This individual would be self-motivated, requiring little oversight and direction once given the necessary training and experience. The candidate must possess a strong teamwork mentality and successfully work independently while completing given tasks onsite. This individual will professionally represent the Fire Department and operate in a performance based environment built on our core values: Humility, Social Awareness, Passion, Exceptionality, Integrity and Legacy.

    ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY :
    Under the mentorship of the Deputy Fire Marshal and other Community Risk Reduction personnel, the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction Department Assistant assignment provides the opportunity to gain fire prevention experience working alongside Fire Service professionals. This position requires fieldwork and inspections; interacting with residents, business owners and other members of the public; and performing related office assignments.

    Fire Prevention/Community Risk Department Assistants serve at the pleasure of the Fire Chief.

    Temporary/part-time employment does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

    Examples of Essential Duties

    • Initial contact and appointment processing.
    • Follow up inspections on minor fire code violations.
    • Updating Knox keys when requested by the community.
    • Data and billing verifications.
    • Assist with public records requests.
    • Community Risk Reduction home safety inspections and smoke alarm installations.
    • Assist with administrative tasks assigned by supervisors
    • Assist with providing administrative support including, but not limited to: answering inquiries from the public, preparing special projects and reports, as well as data input related to fire inspection and prevention activities.
    • Assist with special events
    • Assist with public education programs
    • Perform life safety inspections for R2 facilities
    • Assist with community engagement events to promote community risk reduction initiatives
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    The preceding duties have been provided as examples of essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind duties and assignments as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of:
    • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fire prevention/community risk reduction
    • Arithmetic and basic algebra
    • Computer equipment and associated software programs
    • Customer service principles
    Ability to:
    • Prepare reports and communications; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
    • Communicate and work effectively with fire personnel and the general public
    • Ensure safety and professional work standards are met
    • Establish and maintain cooperative customer service relationships with those contacted; and deliver quality customer service
    • Represent the Fire Department in a professional manner at all times
    • Meet and follow the Fire Department's uniform attire policies while conducting essential duties.
    Education:
    Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with major coursework in Fire Technology, Engineering, Fire Science, Public or Business Administration, or related field is recommended, though not required, for this position.

    Experience:
    • One (1) year prior experience working for a Fire Department is highly desirable.
    • Completion of OSFM Fire Inspection 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D is highly desirable.
    • Previous customer service experience is highly desirable.
    • Previous fire administration or prevention experience is highly desirable.
    Licenses/Certifications:
    Possession of a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and throughout the course of employment.

    Special Conditions:
    • This position requires possession of a valid California Driver License and evidence of and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record during the course of employment. Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.
    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Must pass a background check, which includes a Livescan
    • Must provide a 10 year driving history report from the DMV
    • Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE
    • An official City of Huntington Beach on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety
    • Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
    • Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to an oral interview.
    • Upon a conditional offer of employment a drug screen, TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
    • Other background reports may also be conducted, depending on the position.
    • Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
    • This recruitment will remain open until an adequate number of qualified applicants have applied.

    Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please make sure to include a valid email address on your application.

    Supplemental Information

    Fire Prevention Community Risk Reduction Department Assistants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the activities assigned and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the activities to be performed.

    Activities involve considerable physical activity in an outdoor setting with exposure to weather conditions and potential exposure to physical harm. There is frequent need to walk, talk or hear, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and climb ladders or scaffolding. May also necessitate frequent exposure to weather conditions, physical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards. Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear including but not limited to respirators and/or hearing protective devices when required. May climb, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach above and below shoulder level.

    Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by- case basis.

    The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

    PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

    CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

    NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Huntington Beach
    • City of Huntington Beach

    THE COMMUNITY

    The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.

    Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.

    The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

    There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.

    There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.

    THE CITY GOVERNMENT

    Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.

    The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.

    The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.

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