Senior Fire Inspector

Salary : $72,452.85 - $108,678.96 Annually
Location : Fire Department Headquarters: 360 W. Second Street, Oxnard, 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2080-FD-2610-AA
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
** This employment opportunity is only open to current City of Oxnard employees in the Fire Department.**
The City of Oxnard's Fire Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Fire Inspector. The Senior Fire Inspector will serve as lead to inspection staff, providing work direction, work review and training to other inspectors. They will perform the most difficult and complicated inspections and enforcement, and will perform plan reviews and approvals of limited scope.
The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills; a robust understanding of local and state code requirements related to fire protection systems, hazardous materials, occupancy classifications, life safety standards, and fire protection and building construction fundamentals. Incumbents will ensure building and site safety by providing complex construction inspections and code compliance matters.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Performs the most complex new construction, existing occupancy, operational permit, and event related inspections
• Provides oversight, assistance, and training to assigned staff
• Provides recommendations on alternative methods of compliance, temporary certificate of occupancy, and other complex code administration matters
• Reviews engineered fire protection tenant improvement plans and small new construction plans for comments, acceptance/approval, or rejection
• Assists in providing leadership within the Fire Prevention Division

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Building/Construction Inspector, Senior
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Building/Construction Inspector in that it provides lead-level work direction, work review and training to other inspectors, and performs the most complex inspections and code enforcement activities.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Serves as lead worker assigning and monitoring the work of others. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

Essential Functions
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs infrastructure construction inspections and/or investigates reported violations of municipal, state and federal codes and makes determinations of required enforcement activities; establishes priorities; handles the most difficult and complex inspection and code enforcement situations.
• Provides oversight, training and assistance to assigned staff; provides activity review, feedback and technical direction related to area of assignment.
• Coordinates with other City departments and staff, outside agencies and other program/project stakeholders; identifies issues and conflicts; recommends and implements problem resolutions.
• Performs inspections of the most complex active and passive fire protection and life safety building systems, and performs fire protection and tenant improvement plan reviews and approvals of limited scope
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 15 college units of building construction or fire science coursework.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of related work experience
• One (1) year of vocational training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification within 6-months of employment
• Completion of California Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest Search and Seizure certificate prior to or during the 12-month probationary period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be a current Code Compliance Inspector employee with the City of Oxnard Fire Department.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• International Code Council Fire Inspector I or II certifications
• State Fire Training Fire Inspector 1 or 2 certifications
• International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certification

General Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation. Some positions that work with or have access to the Police Department may require a polygraph exam. Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).
NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period. Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.
This positionis governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act andis eligible for overtime pay.
Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Time:
Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.39 - 8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Time:
Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Bilingual Pay:
A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive:
For positions that do not require aBachelor's Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.

Health and Dental:
Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:

Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $66.80 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance:
City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.

Holidays:
The City observes 12 holidays per year
01

Are you currently employed as a Code Compliance Inspector with the City of Oxnard Fire Department?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of vocational training in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have an International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification, or can you obtain it within 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed the California Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest Search and Seizure certificate, or can you obtain it within the 12-month probationary period?

• Yes
• No

Required Question