What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Department Plan Checker II position at Alameda County Fire Department?
JOB
This classification specification describes the journey level of the Fire Department Plan Checker flexibly staffed series. Under general supervision, reviews non-structural building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State, and Local fire safety regulations, laws, standards, and codes; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This classification is part of a two-level, flexibly staffed Fire Department Plan Checker classification series. Fire Department Plan Checker is a non-safety classification located in the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD). Incumbents of this classification are primarily responsible for the review of plans and designs for non-structural fire safety elements and fire protection systems in new and remodeled buildings. Incumbents report directly to the Fire Department Plan Checker Supervisor, Fire Marshal, or Division Chief, who is responsible for supervising and assigning tasks.
The Fire Department Plan Checker II classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Fire Department Plan Checker Supervisor in that the latter classification is responsible for providing first-line supervision over the Fire Department Plan Checker I and II classifications.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Reviews non-structural building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State, and Local fire safety regulations, laws, standards, and codes.
Reviews systems plans, including fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, hood and duct, chemical extinguishing agent, and smoke removal systems for compliance with applicable standards.
Meets with developers, architects, contractors, water purveyors, building officials, and planners to advise regarding plan modifications.
Conducts limited fieldwork for such purposes as meeting with their supervisor and/or contractors to resolve a plan check issue.
Responds to telephone and over-the-counter inquiries regarding code requirements.
Prepares records regarding plan reviews.
Issues correspondence outlining code interpretations and deficiencies found in plan review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I
Experience:
The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Fire Department Plan Checker I with Alameda County Fire Department.
AND
Satisfactorily complete the ACFD Fire Plan Examiner Task Book.
OR II
Education:
Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time fire plan check experience.
AND
Certification:
Possession of certification as a Certified Fire Plan Examiner (“CFPE), International Code Council (“ICC”) Plans Examiner, or California State Plan Examiner.
AND
License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit:
Fire Department Plan Checker I (#8127) to apply click here
Fire Department Plan Checker II (#8131) to apply click here.
This classification specification describes the journey level of the Fire Department Plan Checker flexibly staffed series. Under general supervision, reviews non-structural building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State, and Local fire safety regulations, laws, standards, and codes; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This classification is part of a two-level, flexibly staffed Fire Department Plan Checker classification series. Fire Department Plan Checker is a non-safety classification located in the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD). Incumbents of this classification are primarily responsible for the review of plans and designs for non-structural fire safety elements and fire protection systems in new and remodeled buildings. Incumbents report directly to the Fire Department Plan Checker Supervisor, Fire Marshal, or Division Chief, who is responsible for supervising and assigning tasks.
The Fire Department Plan Checker II classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Fire Department Plan Checker Supervisor in that the latter classification is responsible for providing first-line supervision over the Fire Department Plan Checker I and II classifications.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Reviews non-structural building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal, State, and Local fire safety regulations, laws, standards, and codes.
Reviews systems plans, including fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, hood and duct, chemical extinguishing agent, and smoke removal systems for compliance with applicable standards.
Meets with developers, architects, contractors, water purveyors, building officials, and planners to advise regarding plan modifications.
Conducts limited fieldwork for such purposes as meeting with their supervisor and/or contractors to resolve a plan check issue.
Responds to telephone and over-the-counter inquiries regarding code requirements.
Prepares records regarding plan reviews.
Issues correspondence outlining code interpretations and deficiencies found in plan review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I
Experience:
The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Fire Department Plan Checker I with Alameda County Fire Department.
AND
Satisfactorily complete the ACFD Fire Plan Examiner Task Book.
OR II
Education:
Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time fire plan check experience.
AND
Certification:
Possession of certification as a Certified Fire Plan Examiner (“CFPE), International Code Council (“ICC”) Plans Examiner, or California State Plan Examiner.
AND
License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit:
Fire Department Plan Checker I (#8127) to apply click here
Fire Department Plan Checker II (#8131) to apply click here.