FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT II - FIRE EMERGENCY

Job Overview Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II in response to the county’s emergency order following recent wildfires. Applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with the possibility of permanent employment upon successful performance evaluation. Essential Job Functions Conduct plan checks of complex building plans, including A, B, E, F, H, I, R, and S occupancies, and specialty projects such as high‑rise structures, high‑pile combustible storage, and hazardous material sites. Review construction plans, identify discrepancies with building and fire codes, provide recommendations for resolution, and communicate such information to project applicants. Generate plan requirements using the electronic permit database system and review plan resubmittals for compliance. Determine access and required fire‑flow and hydrant requirements during the entitlement process. Provide technical supervision and training to lower‑level fire‑prevention engineering staff. Perform calculations to determine building‑area justification and fire‑flow requirements; conduct field inspections to verify hydrant locations and perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems and special extinguishing systems. Evaluate requests for alternatives to applicable fire codes and ordinances, and provide analyses and recommendations to fire‑prevention management. Act as liaison between the Fire Department and other county, city, and public agencies, attending meetings to provide information regarding fire‑protection requirements. Occasionally carry heavy equipment over rough terrain during inspections. Minimum Requirements Option I: Certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer. Option II: Graduation from an accredited college with a specialization in civil engineering, fire protection engineering, fire protection administration, or fire technology; plus one year of experience performing fire‑protection engineering work. Option III: Five years of experience performing fire‑protection engineering work. Option IV: Two years of experience at the level of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I. Must meet one of the above requirements. Valid California Class C driver’s license or an alternative method of transportation for job‑related functions. Physical Requirements Moderate: stand or walk for most of the time, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, and work on irregular surfaces; occasionally lift objects weighing over 25 lb and frequently lift 10–25 lb. Equal Employment Opportunity 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: . #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles