Fire Inspector I (

Salary:

$91,566.82

• $110,607.

85 Annually) Fire Inspector II (

Salary:

$100,723.85

• $121,659.

48 Annually)

UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES

2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027 3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027 3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028 2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029 D o you have the drive to educate and empower others to prioritize fire prevention? Are you passionate about serving your community? Has your collaborative work style allowed you to bring value that has made positive impacts? If you're ready to turn your passion for fire safety into a fulfilling career, then APPLY NOW and join our hard working team! Together we can make a difference in keeping our community safe! The City of Napa has an opening for Fire Inspector I/II in the Fire Prevention Division. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the public in various environments to educate and encourage positive interactions between Napa citizens and the Napa Fire Department. In this role, you have the opportunity to display your technical expertise, and grow through professional development! The Napa Fire Department staffing consists of 67 operations, 6 fire prevention and 4 full-time administration staff. Our present annual call volume is about 12,000 incidents per year of which 70% are medical in nature. The department participates in County HAZMAT and Rescue Teams. The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for adopting, amending and enforcing the California Fire Code, Building Code and other related NFPA standards and Codes. Our team conducts State mandated annual inspections and related re-inspections, development construction inspections project plan reviews, weed abatement inspections and follows up on all citizen inquiries and/or complaints. In addition, we provide public education and outreach to the community. Ideal candidates for the role of Fire Inspector I/II will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies: Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; demonstrating knowledge to accomplish results. Emotional Intelligence
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively adjusting own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results. Managing Work
• Effectively handling one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently; ability to self-manage and practice independent judgment. Customer Focus
• Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer's perspective is a driving force behind priorities, decisions, processes, and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. Decision-making
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

Resolving Conflict

• Effectively take care of an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension and facilitate agreement. Quality Orientation
• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including: Vacation Leave
• New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually. Paid Holidays
• 15 paid holiday per year. Sick Leave
• Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually. Prior Years of Service Vacation Accrual Credit
• Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa. Dental and Medical Insurance Plans
• The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans. Retirement
• The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system. Deferred Compensation Program
• Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan. Life Insurance and AD&D
• $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City. Phone Stipend
• Up to $110 per month Tuition Reimbursement
• $2,000 per year Please visit our Benefits webpage to view a full list of benefits offered for this position.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed. Appointment to the higher class of Fire Inspector II requires that the employee meet the qualification standards for the classification. Advancement from one level of a flexibly-staffed classification to the next level of a flexibly staffed class series will be enacted in conjunction with a performance evaluation which documents attainment of the requisite experience, knowledge skills, and abilities. This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be at least six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. For a full, detailed job description for the classification of Fire Inspector I click here . For a full, detailed job description for the classification of Fire Inspector II click here

MISSION STATEMENT

for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES

for the City of Napa Integrity

• Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride. Service
• Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions. Inclusion
• Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity. Collaboration
• Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

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NOTE:

CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.

Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months. What happens next? We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology. Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department. Language Equity If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso. Reasonable Accommodations The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.