Job Description
Salary: $106,950.48 - $143,248.56 Annually
Location : San Jose
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300490
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Date: 7/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about San Jos.
About the Department The San Jos 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.
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Position Duties The San Jos 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 Jos 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: $106,950.48 - $129,926.16 annually
Hazardous Materials Inspector II: $117,914.16 - $143,248.56 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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 II Education: 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 Jos.
Licenses or Certificates : Possession of a valid California driver's License is required.
Medical: Respiratory exam
Other Qualifications 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
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
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.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
- College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
- College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
- College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
- College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Other
- None of the above
02
If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
03
Please indicate how many units you have completed in the field of Chemistry.
- 18 or more semester units/24 or more quarter units
- None
04
How many 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 Jos.(Please note: one (1) year of full-time experience = 2080 hours)
- Fewer than two (2) years
- Two (2) years or more
05
Please describe your experience involving industrial or hazardous materials inspection, or development project plan review, permit issuance, enforcement, and explanation of laws, ordinances, and codes. Please indicate where you obtain this experience.
06
This position may require a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
- State of CA, Class A Driver's License
- State of CA, Class B Driver's License
- State of CA, Class C Driver's License
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one.
07
Please describe your experience in conducting investigations and inspections at commercial, industrial, or environmental settings including reference to related laws, codes, ordinances or services.
08
Please describe your background in chemistry and chemical classification systems. Please include your experience applying this knowledge in a commercial or industrial environment.
09
Please describe your experience in application of California Fire Code and California Building Code or other hazardous materials government codes and standards.
Required Question
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