FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted beginning September 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER:
33773R-EA
County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work involving review and approval of complex construction plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions are located in the Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department. Positions work under the administrative and technical supervision of a supervisory level fire prevention engineer. Incumbents are responsible for professional fire protection engineering work involving plan checks of technically complex structures, and review of fire flow and hydrant requirements.
- Conducts plan checks of complex building plans.
- Reviews construction plans; identifies discrepancies in plans with building and fire codes; provides recommendations for resolving discrepancies.
- Determines access and needed fire flow and hydrant requirements.
- Provides technical supervision to lower level fire prevention engineering staff.
- Performs calculations to determine building area justification and fire flow requirements.
- Evaluates requests for alternatives to applicable fire codes and ordinances.
- Carries heavy equipment over rough terrain in the performance of inspections as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I: A Certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer;
Option II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in a related field - AND - One year's experience performing fire protection engineering work;
Option III: Five years experience performing fire protection engineering work;
Option IV: Two years experience at the level of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate - Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies.
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION: Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a background check.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts.
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
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