NEOGOV · 1 day ago
FIRE PREVENTION INTERN
El Cerrito, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.10/hr - $25.81/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is looking to fill a part-time, temporary/seasonal position in the Fire Department as a Fire Prevention Intern. The role supports the Fire Prevention Division by assisting with inspections and helps reduce community fire risk through education and compliance.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Conduct vegetation management and defensible space inspections in accordance with department standards and local regulations
Assist with routine fire and life safety inspections of existing, low-hazard commercial occupancies
Identify common fire hazards, life safety concerns, and vegetation-related risks
Document inspection findings using department forms, tablets, or software systems, including photographs and written notes
Provide basic fire safety education and explain inspection findings to property owners and business representatives in a professional, customer-service-oriented manner
Refer complex conditions, fire protection systems, code interpretation questions, or potential violations beyond assigned scope to Fire Prevention staff
Maintain accurate records and assist with follow-up inspections as directed
Operate a department or City vehicle as assigned to conduct field inspections
Comply with all safety procedures, policies, and training requirements
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
Possession of a current and valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment
Ability to learn to research, comprehend, interpret, and apply laws/legislation, rules, regulations, procedures, and related information; comply with laws, regulations, and professional practices
Ability to learn to collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness
Ability to learn to initiate studies and prepare reports on administrative issues
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
Ability to use computer assistance to gather and analyze data
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with City management staff, department managers, the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department both orally and in writing; communicate effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and temperaments
Preferred
A degree OR some college experience in the fields of Fire Technology or Fire Prevention is desirable
Background in Prevention or Fire Service, desirable
Knowledge of basic goals and principles of public service
Knowledge of general principles of organization, administration and management
Benefits
In accordance with California state law, you are entitled to five (5) paid sick leave days per year.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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