FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT I

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

EXAM NUMBER:

33772N

FILING DATES:

November 25, 2024, 8:00 a.m., (PT) through December 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m., PT.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:

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

DEFINITION:
Under close supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work involving review and approval of moderately difficult construction plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this entry-level fire prevention engineering class are located in the Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department. Positions work under immediate administrative and technical supervision of a higher-level fire prevention engineer and are engaged in the performance of professional engineering assignments of limited scope such as review and approval of construction plans, review of water supply systems, inspection of hydrant accessibility, and fire access for the purpose of safeguarding life and property against loss from fire, panic, explosions and related hazards. Incumbents must have a knowledge of basic engineering principles; fire codes and regulations; fire hazardous materials; knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform related engineering calculations and the ability to read building plans, legal land maps and parcels.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts plan reviews and issues approvals for moderately difficult architectural building plans, (e.g. small public assemblies, business/mercantile occupancies, single family and multi-family dwellings, non-high piled storage commercial industrial buildings, schools, etc.) for fire life safety requirements (e.g. fire flow, hydrant location, and vehicular access) by reviewing applicable codes (e.g. building, fire, residential, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards, etc.) and comparing submitted plans (paper and computerized) using applicable software programs (e.g. EPIC LA, etc.) to be in compliance with building codes.
• Interacts with and assists members of the public, private businesses, and government agencies in a professional/effective manner to inform applicants of code requirements and/or facilitate the permit process in person or using electronic communications.
• Reviews proposed tract and parcel maps to determine fire hydrant locations; reflect new hydrant installations; and verify Land Development Unit’s fire hydrant and fire department vehicular access requirements by using maps (e.g. Departmental GIS maps, online maps, etc.) and applicable software programs.
• Explains and interprets fire prevention engineering requirements imposed on projects submitted for review by the architects, engineers, developers or owner by communicating with applicants and providing a list of corrections to ensure compliance with applicable codes (e.g. building plans, tract and parcel maps, occupancy change of use, conditional use permits, zone changes, etc.).
• Attends meetings with higher level Fire Department staff with local government officials (e.g. County/City, Water Departments, Building/Planning Department officials, etc.) and applicants (e.g. owners, developers, architects, engineers, etc.) who possess varying degrees of responsibilities relative to the building plan and land development approval to respond to inquiries or disputes by briefing parties on department requirements.
• Consults with supervisor or higher-level staff for guidance on difficult or challenging projects or alternative methods of code compliance in order for the supervisor to facilitate resolutions by written and/or verbal communication.
• Prepares reports and maintains project files (e.g. building plans, land development files, and maps) by inputting data and information from electronic and paper sources for each project to maintain accurate records.
• Conducts field inspections (e.g. flow tests, site verifications, etc.) by visiting project sites, witnessing or performing flow tests, and verifying test results to confirm project requirements are being met.
• Performs mathematical calculations to determine building area justifications, tank sizes, occupant load, available fire flow for public and private fire protection systems, etc. using calculators, architectural/engineering scales, and software programs.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: An Associate's degree from an accredited* college, with completion of at least 15 semester units or 23 quarter units of fire protection related courses**.

Option II: Completion of two years of a four year program in an accredited* college or university with specialization in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, fire protection engineering, fire protection administration or fire technology related field**.

Option III: Two years experience performing fire protection engineering work***.

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part time experience is credited on a part time ratio, such as 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

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.

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

* In order to qualify under option I & II, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter, evaluation report of a transcript, or a certificate of completion with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Official transcript and official letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states “official and/or copy” issued by the school’s Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school’s website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

** In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Associate's or higher, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application. Applicants must either upload required documents as attachments, e-mail documents as attachments to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting online application.

***Experience performing fire protection engineering work is defined as performing design of fire protection systems or conducting building plan reviews for an authority having jurisdiction for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 100%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
  • Government regulatory fire codes
  • Building construction design, standards, and materials
  • General engineering terminology

Problem Solving Mathematical AbilityRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Training and Experience Evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add the email addresses below to your email book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component.

Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests .

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT I, vacancies within the Los Angeles County Fire Department as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

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

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m. PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M., (PT) on the last day of filing as y ou may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account on www. g overnmen tj obs.com/careers/lacount y , you can verify at any time by signing into your profile 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.

You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www. g overnmen tj obs.com/careers/lacounty and signing in to your profile.

NOTE: The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please check your application to ensure that your documents are uploaded by signing into your profile and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all required documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, license, certificates, etc.) during or within five (15) calendar days of application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name and the subject line must include the exam title FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT I and exam number 33772N. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application re j ection.

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON.

SPECIAL INFORMATION :

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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 a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a 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).


ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSTION (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 race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order 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 job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

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:

LA County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Applicants can find out more information about select in-person services at https://lacountylibrary.org/ .

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record and is subject to disqualification from this examination.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed, with the exam name FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT I and exam number 33772N in the subject line, to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov .

Testing Accommodations Information and Coordinator Contact Information:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting Testing Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or (213) 466-5500. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 12/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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