Fire Prevention Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
 OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

 APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: 

Applications will be accepted beginning March 26, 2024, 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: 
 33784A-EA

• Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of the section.
• Directs the enforcement of fire protection codes and regulations through review of project plans and field inspections to assure standards are met for fire flow, fire access, public assembly exit requirements, specialized fire protection systems, etc.
• Reviews new trends in fire protection engineering for improvement of fire protection standards and section operation.
• Develops and maintains liaison with other governmental agencies involved in fire prevention and safety.
• Directs training and supervision of staff in the technical aspects of fire prevention including application of codes and regulations, approval of building plans, review of land division maps, and approval of water system plans.
• Researches, reviews and recommends changes to codes and ordinances.
• Provides technical direction in the analysis of highly complex fire protection problems and approves alternative systems designed to meet compliance with fire codes and ordinances.
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on environmental impact reports to ensure that adequate fire and life safety provisions are included.
• Directs studies and research activities assigned to the section and prepares reports and recommendations for the fire marshal.
• Prepares the section's annual budget and recommendations for presentation to the fire marshal.
• Works in an assigned support capacity during major emergency incidents.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:  
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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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. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Any required documents (i.e., transcripts or certifications) must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 days from submitting your application. 

Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
 

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
 

VACANCY INFORMATION: This recruitment will be used to fill the Head, Fire Prevention Engineer vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION: Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a background check, including a review of any criminal convictions, which requires a fingerprint scan. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the Head, Fire Prevention Engineer position may undergo the process for his/her conditional offer of employment to be rescinded. If rescinded, a candidate's name will be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. 

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: 
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 

 
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.  Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD:  All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
 
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email:  Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov 
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader)