Simon Arrieta
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
My professional goal is to attain a Deputy State Fire Marshal position. I am a thorough Inspector with proven competence in providing fire and life safety inspections using Title 19 and Title 24. I can juggle work on several projects simultaneously while dedicating attention to each individual project. I am knowledgeable in the plan review process and testing of new devices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kern County Fire Prevention Inspector
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Review, interpret and enforce the fire code for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and facilities
- Conduct Title 19 and Title 24 building inspections for fire code and regulation compliance, as well as follow-up inspections when necessary
- Conduct inspections of new and existing occupancies to ensure compliance with the fire code and local ordinances
- Provide customer and staff assistance by responding to questions and providing guidance regarding fire inspections and associated processes
- Respond to questions and complaints regarding fire inspections and procedures, issues and explains correction notices, Notice of Violations, compliance letters, permits, and conditions and guidelines
- Conduct building finals, fire and life safety inspections, fire alarm tests and finals, tent inspections and finals, fire suppression hood system tests and finals
- Conduct inspections for Battery Energy Storage Systems permits
- Conduct follow-up site visits to ensure that the corrected actions have been taken to address the violations that were cited
- Inspect and test new residential fire sprinkler systems
- NFPA 13R
Warehouse Package Handler
United Parcel Service
Bakersfield, CA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Sorted and grouped packages according to their intended destinations and loaded them into appropriate delivery vehicles
- Labeled packages according to work order
- Determined the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information
- Worked efficiently to meet client and company expectations.
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Bakersfield Building Department
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Complied with zoning regulations and the Municipal Building Codes (including the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and Property Maintenance Codes) to resolve routine issues within Bakersfield City established policy
- Investigated routine complaints, prepared and processed appropriate corrective orders and acted to gain compliance to zoning, housing, and Municipal Code violations
- Secured vacant buildings by boarding up open doors and windows
- Issued stop work orders when appropriate
- Coordinated with other departments and agencies to assist the public in obtaining solutions to code violations
- Worked with the City Attorney's Office and Municipal Court when legal action was required
- Researched ownership and lien holders of subject properties
- Provided court testimony
- Prepared comprehensive written reports
- Set deadlines, tracked cases and documented the procedures taken by the city to hold responsible parties accountable to abating code violations.
Animal Control Officer
City of Bakersfield-Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA
03.2013 - 08.2019
- Explained and interpreted animal control laws, local and state ordinances, enforced regulations, and related requirements pertaining to animals
- Handled complaints concerning animals, educated owners to prevent inhumane treatment of animals and took appropriate action
- Collected evidence in animal abuse or neglect cases and appeared in court for testimony when required
- Investigated animal bite incidents, placed animals on quarantine and handled all documentation and reports
- Captured loose animals and transported them to the shelter, including livestock
- Responded to reports of sick or injured animals, assessed and handled as appropriate
- Issued violation notices, notices to comply, and issued citations-including property zoning matters
- Routinely investigated complaints of unsanitary conditions on city properties
- Investigated and referred many issues related to zoning and the improper use of an R1 zone
- Confirmed zoning on reported violating addresses regarding livestock
- Communicated with the public regarding hearing and administrative processes, relinquishing their pets, claiming their pets and the adoption process for shelter animals
- Worked cooperatively with law enforcement and maintained cooperative working relationships with outside agencies
- Provided bilingual (Spanish) translation by phone and in the field
- Participated in public speaking presentations and special events concerning animal control
- Answered questions related to the care and treatment of animals.
Department Manager-Athletic Retail
Sports Chalet
Bakersfield, CA
01.2007 - 03.2013
- General supervision of the footwear department
- Provided oversight and motivation to sales associates to increase sales and sustain or exceed productivity
- Ensured excellent customer service was provided by team members
- Served customers and helped them select products
- Drove sales through engagement of customer, suggestions and shared knowledge
- Greeted and received customers in a welcoming manner
- Informed customers about new products and sales
- Provided monthly goals for sales associates.
Assistant Manager
Champs Sports
Bakersfield, CA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for opening and closing of retail store
- Responsible for high level of retail sales and was acknowledged as a top performing sales associate
- Responsible for maintaining and increasing the productivity of sales associates
- Ensured excellent customer service was provided to customers and dealt with customer complaints and requests
- Provided monthly goals for sales associates
- Achieved monthly goals for store sales and hours
- Presented merchandise and products to drive sales.
Education
Fire Technology Classes -
Bakersfield College
02.2024
Gen. Ed/Criminal Justice -
Bakersfield College
01.2009
Fire TC / EMT -
College of the Canyons
01.2008
Fire Inspector 1A - Duties and Administration -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1B - Fire and Life Safety -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1C - Field Inspection -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1D - Field Inspection - California Specific -
CSFM
Near completion of Fire Inspector Taskbook for CSFM Fire Inspector
PC832 Cert. -
Taft College-Westec
Code Enforcement Module 1,2,3 -
Santiago College
Occupational Readiness -
Bakersfield College
Gen.Ed/EMT Cert. -
Bakersfield College
Skills
- Report Writing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Product Testing
- Safety Awareness
- Investigative Research
- Visual Inspections
- Industry Standards
- Adaptive Team Player
Languages
- English (Native)
- Spanish (Fluent)
Certification
Westec Inspector 1A,1B,1C,1D
Fire Inspector 2A,2B,2C
California Environmental Protection
Basic Code Enforcement
PC 832 Arrest and Control
Bilingual Spanish Certificate
CPR
Timeline
Kern County Fire Prevention Inspector
Kern County Fire Department
03.2022 - Current
Warehouse Package Handler
United Parcel Service
09.2021 - 03.2022
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Bakersfield Building Department
08.2019 - 03.2022
Animal Control Officer
City of Bakersfield-Bakersfield Police Department
03.2013 - 08.2019
Department Manager-Athletic Retail
Sports Chalet
01.2007 - 03.2013
Assistant Manager
Champs Sports
01.2003 - 01.2007
Fire Technology Classes -
Bakersfield College
Gen. Ed/Criminal Justice -
Bakersfield College
Fire TC / EMT -
College of the Canyons
Fire Inspector 1A - Duties and Administration -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1B - Fire and Life Safety -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1C - Field Inspection -
CSFM
Fire Inspector 1D - Field Inspection - California Specific -
CSFM
Near completion of Fire Inspector Taskbook for CSFM Fire Inspector
PC832 Cert. -
Taft College-Westec
Code Enforcement Module 1,2,3 -
Santiago College
Occupational Readiness -
Bakersfield College
Gen.Ed/EMT Cert. -
Bakersfield College
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