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Associate Fire Plans Examiner Position: Associate Fire Plans Examiner at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor. Salary Anticipated salary hiring range is up to $90,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work Arrangements Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on"‘site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California. THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED AT THE CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE OR SACRAMENTO. Classification Administrator I. Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a candidate to learn to conduct plan review and develop familiarity with permit processing procedures, permit intake functions, and related administrative workflows to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and standards. The essential purpose of positions in this class is to provide training in the various State Fire Marshal Programs and to develop knowledge and ability for advancement to the next higher class of Fire Plans Examiner. Responsibilities Become familiar with forms, logs, files, and terminology used in all programs enforceable by OFS. Study the organization of State Government and the legislative process of adopting statutes, and the preparation and adoption of regulations to implement the statutes. Study Titles 19 and 24 of the California Administrative Code, the International Building Code, the Health and Safety Code, and related codes, and the plan"‘review procedures. Become familiar with office procedures and policies. Attend meetings. Assist higher"‘level staff in field inspections, plan review, or presentation of fire"‘training courses. Accompany, observe, and assist higher"‘level staff conducting inspections for compliance with the standards of the State Fire Marshal. Participate in Fire Prevention Officer meetings, assist local fire departments, carry out campus public"‘awareness activities, and other training. Become familiar with permit"‘processing procedures, including application intake, document routing, records management, status tracking, and coordination with campus stakeholders. Assist with administrative support functions related to plan review and permit issuance, including maintaining permit logs, tracking submittals, organizing files, and supporting communication regarding corrections and approvals. Develop working knowledge of permit"‘technician functions and customer"‘service practices associated with construction permit intake, completeness review, and coordination of project documentation. Possess knowledge of modern English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure written materials are complete and concise. Possess knowledge of the California Motor Vehicle Code to safely operate a state vehicle. Possess knowledge of active listening techniques to complete training objectives and communicate with others. Possess knowledge of health and safety hazards encountered during duties and how to mitigate personal safety risk. Possess knowledge of personal protective equipment used to enhance personal safety. Possess knowledge of computer software to compile data for reporting and communication purposes. Possess knowledge of time"‘management techniques to efficiently organize workload and scheduling. Possess knowledge of customer"‘service techniques for tactful communications with the public and stakeholders. Possess knowledge of basic math functions to make calculations. Possess knowledge of methods used to prioritize workload to meet customer and project requirements. Possess knowledge of fire"‘prevention inspection methods at the most basic level to understand and communicate to various levels of staff and the public. Possess knowledge of fire"‘protection principles at the most basic level to understand the concepts associated with the programs within OFS. Possess knowledge of studying techniques to meet assigned training outcomes. Possess knowledge of the hierarchy of the department to receive direction from superiors and report up. Possess knowledge of fire"‘department response and suppression practices for plan review, inspections, accreditations, code development, and/or training standards. Possess knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations for use as a training resource. Possess knowledge of fire"‘service terminology to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Possess knowledge of the Incident Command System structure and task requirements to serve in a support function. Possess knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for use as a training resource. Possess knowledge of basic permit"‘processing procedures, including permit intake, document routing, file maintenance, and status tracking, in order to support plan"‘review operations. Possess knowledge of permit"‘technician functions and customer"‘service practices related to application submittals, project records, and communication with applicants and stakeholders. Possess knowledge of electronic permitting, record"‘keeping, or document"‘management systems used to track plan review and permit activity. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in fire technology, or a related field, or other relevant comparable experience in design/compliance/construction/fire safety field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (one year of experience). One year of experience in any field leading to knowledge of fire suppression/prevention, public safety, law enforcement, regulatory compliance, public education/training, or building trades. Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of two of the following courses in Fire Technology (equivalent to six semester units): Introduction to Fire Technology, Fire Equipment and Systems, Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Fundamentals of Fire Protection, Introduction to Law Enforcement, Fundamentals of Fire Behavior, Introduction to Criminal Control Investigation. Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Generous vacation plan. 15 paid holidays a year. Tuition waiver education program (applicable to eligible family members). Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Equal Employment Opportunity Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self"‘disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951"‘4070. Title IX Please view the Notice of Non"‘Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: E"‘Verify This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E"‘Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS/USCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor's Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H1"‘B visa). COVID"‘19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID"‘19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor's Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID"‘19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Mandated Reporter The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Background Check The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check, including a criminal records check, prior to assuming this position. 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