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SUPERVISING FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - FIRE EMERGENCY

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SUPERVISING FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - FIRE EMERGENCY

Salary

$99,487.68 - $134,073.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

33777A-FR

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

33777A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from October 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until October28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimouslyratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergencySupervising Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant.

DEFINITION :

Supervises a unit of fire prevention engineering assistants engaged in the review and approval of complex construction plans and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class report to a Head Fire Prevention Engineer or Battalion Chief and are responsible for supervising a unit of fire prevention engineering assistants in the Prevention Services Bureau. Incumbents are responsible through subordinates for checking building plans to ensure compliance with fire code ordinances and regulations; they are also responsible for the more difficult phases of complex fire protection planning. Incumbents must exercise knowledge of engineering principles, all applicable codes and regulations, and the principles of supervision in carrying out work assignments.

Essential Job Functions

+ Supervises staff (e.g., Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I and II, Fire Permit Technician) engaged in the approval of building, land subdivision, fire alarm system, or fire sprinkler system plans.

+ Reviews and provides guidance to staff for complex plans (e.g., So-Fi Stadium, Clippers arena, Universal Studios, Large County facilities).

+ Investigates requests for Alternatives Means and Methods Review (AMMR) to applicable fire/building codes and standards.

+ Serves as a Liaison between the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and other county, city and public agencies (e.g., County/City, Water Departments, Building/Planning Department officials, Board of Supervisors) and applicants (e.g., owners, developers, architects, engineers).

+ Attends professional Fire Prevention Engineering conferences.

Participates in the investigation and analysis of legislative proposals or code development applicable to regulatory Fire Prevention activities.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

OPTION I:A Certificate of Registration* as a Fire Protection Engineer - AND - One year's professional fire protection engineering experience**.

OPTION II:Graduation from an accredited college* with specialization in civil engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection administration or fire technology related field - AND - Two years' experience performing professional fire protection engineering work**.

OPTION III:Two years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II***.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE :

Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class 3 - Moderate:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time

with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting

of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG%20123.pdf( Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) andhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to [email protected] five (5) calendar days of filing online. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

NOTE: If credit is given for course work, transcripts must indicate completion of required course work. All transcripts/degrees may be reviewed for content and curriculum emphasis.

** Professional fire protection experience is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or certificate of registration as a Fire Protection Engineer.

***Experience at the level of Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II refers to under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work** involving review and approval of complex construction plans (e.g., Complex construction plans include large public assemblages, large Business (B), Factory (F), Storage (S), Mercantile (M), Institutional (I) and H-Occupancies, and high rises), fire alarm and/or sprinkler plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected], as well [email protected],[email protected] [email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging intogovernmentjobs.com, and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes 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 onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty (http://www.governmentjobs.com/carrers/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.

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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

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

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 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 Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. 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: [email protected]

Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

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

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement:Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add [email protected], [email protected], as well as [email protected], [email protected] and the [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

+ I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I have read and understood the above statement.

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This position works to support the County's response to the fire emergency.

+ Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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Do you have a certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer - AND - One year's professional fire protection engineering experience? Professional fire protection experience is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or certificate of registration as a Fire Protection Engineer.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "YES" to question #4, please describe your experience IN DETAIL by providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you do not have experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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Did you graduate from an accredited college with specialization in civil engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection administration or fire technology related field - AND - Two years' experience performing professional fire protection engineering work? Professional fire protection experience is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or certificate of registration as a Fire Protection Engineer.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "YES" to question #6, please describe your experience IN DETAIL by providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you do not have experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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Have you attached a legible copy of your diploma, official transcript, official letter, evaluation report of transcript, certification of completion, or any other application document?

+ Yes, I have attached all necessary documents.

+ No, it is not applicable.

+ I will email the document(s) within five (5) calendar days to [email protected]

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Do you have two years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II? Experience at the level of Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II refers to under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work** involving review and approval of complex construction plans (e.g., Complex construction plans include large public assemblages, large Business (B), Factory (F), Storage (S), Mercantile (M), Institutional (I) and H-Occupancies, and high rises), fire alarm and/or sprinkler plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations. **Professional fire protection experience is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or certificate of registration as a Fire Protection Engineer.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "YES" to question #9, please describe your experience IN DETAIL by providing the following information: (each experience must be listed separately)

• Employer Name or County Department AND Job Title

• Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) AND End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Hours Worked per Week

• Number of Employees Supervised

• Supervisor Contact Information (Name AND Phone Number)

• Detailed Description of your experience

If you do not have experience, indicate “Not Applicable.”

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County of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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