Community Risk Reduction Specialist
Apply NowCompany: City of Richland, WA
Location: Richland, WA 99352
Description:
Salary: $35.15 - $49.21 Hourly
Location : RFD Station 71: 1000 George Washington Way - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-00041
Department: Fire and Emergency Services
Division: Fire
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The Fire and Emergency Services Department is looking for a well-qualified Community Risk Reduction Specialist to join their team!
Target hiring range $35.15 - $42.18 DOQ.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs technical work conducting fire and life safety inspections for the Richland Fire & Emergency Services department, assisting with the development and maintenance of community risk reduction programs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal ("supervisor").
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
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Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years' experience performing building code inspections, fire code enforcement or relevant experience.
Supplemental Information
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
Extended Sick Leave (ESL) Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care) City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Annual Performance Assessment System Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits
Must meet eligibility requirements
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
02
What is your highest level of education?
03
Select which best describes your experience with performing building code inspections, fire code enforcement, or relevant experience.
04
Describe your experience with performing building inspections, fire code enforcement or relevant experience. Include where this experience is from (employer) and dates (to and from). If this does not apply to you, write N/A.
05
Do you have an active Fire Inspector I Certification?
06
Do you have an active Fire Inspector II Certification?
Required Question
Location : RFD Station 71: 1000 George Washington Way - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-00041
Department: Fire and Emergency Services
Division: Fire
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The Fire and Emergency Services Department is looking for a well-qualified Community Risk Reduction Specialist to join their team!
Target hiring range $35.15 - $42.18 DOQ.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs technical work conducting fire and life safety inspections for the Richland Fire & Emergency Services department, assisting with the development and maintenance of community risk reduction programs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal ("supervisor").
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click to view the full job description to include essential functions of the job and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license.
- Obtain Fire Inspector I Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
- Obtain Fire Inspector II Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within eighteen (18) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years' experience performing building code inspections, fire code enforcement or relevant experience.
Supplemental Information
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
- City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Must meet eligibility requirements
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college, but no degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
03
Select which best describes your experience with performing building code inspections, fire code enforcement, or relevant experience.
- I have no experience with this.
- I have some experience, but less than one (1) year.
- I have at least one (1) year of experience, but less than two (2) years.
- I have at least two (2) years of experience, but less than three (3) years.
- I have three (3) or more years of experience.
04
Describe your experience with performing building inspections, fire code enforcement or relevant experience. Include where this experience is from (employer) and dates (to and from). If this does not apply to you, write N/A.
05
Do you have an active Fire Inspector I Certification?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have an active Fire Inspector II Certification?
- Yes
- No
Required Question