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  • APPLICATION DEVELOPER II - FIRE EMERGENCY

    Los Angeles, California United States LOS ANGELES COUNTY Full Time $92,175.36 - $117,649.20 Annually Feb 13, 2025
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    LOS ANGELES COUNTY

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives. A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday. A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County. The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless. Flexible Work Schedules Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options. Your Choice of Locations From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home. Job Security The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success. Career Development The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available. Outstanding Benefits The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Diversity Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.      

    Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    FIRE DEPARTMENT

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

    OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

    APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

    Applications will be accepted beginning February 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

    This examination will remain open until the needs of the department are met and is subject to close without prior notice.

    EXAM NUMBER :
    32521E-FR


    The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , 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.

    County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Application Developer II 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.
    Before the end of 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 Application Developer II.
    DEFINITION:
    Under general supervision, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

    CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
    Incumbents in this journey-level class possess a full range of analytical skills in programming. Working from program specifications and using one or more programming languages, they independently analyze, code, test, and debug program logic for a complete system or for a component or a module of a complex system. Incumbents understand and are able to apply a full range of application development concepts, such as structured program design or object oriented design. Incumbents possess a thorough understanding of requirements analysis. They elicit and document requirements using industry standard methodologies and/or analysis tools. The Application Developer Series is distinguished from the Information Systems Analyst Series in that Application Developers perform programming duties and are required to have programming knowledge and experience.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Codes, tests and debugs application programs to create new business applications and interfaces or maintains/modifies existing business applications according to program specifications.
    • Develops program specifications.
    • Performs unit or modular testing and integration testing for new or modified applications.
    • Writes and executes programs to extract, transform, and load data for system conversions.
    • Prepares technical documents, user manuals, and help files.
    • Identifies, analyzes, records, tracks, and resolves application problems.
    • May develop functional requirements.
    • May install application software.
    • May research application development tools and methodologies and make recommendations to management.
    • May assist in the development of solicitation documents including requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and statements of work.
    • May assist in reviewing vendor performance.
    • May assist in database management related activities for a specific application.


    Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    Option I: Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor's degree** in computer science, Information Systems, or a closely related field and two years of recent*** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs.

    Option II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I.****

    Option III: Three (3) years of recent*** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs.

    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.

    PHYSICAL CLASS:
    2 - Light: Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
    *Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc.

    **In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the application submission. 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.

    ***Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

    ****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I: Under close supervision, using established procedures, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT:

    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.

    Before the end of 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 appointments.

    APPLICATION & 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 add Erik.Walton@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to 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 into governmentjobs.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 on www.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.
    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.

    BACKGROUND CHECK:
    The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, 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 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 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).

    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

    Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

    Analyst Contact Email: Erik.Walton@fire.lacounty.gov

    T eletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

    California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

    For detailed information, please click here

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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Emergencies happen every day, requiring the swift and professional response of highly trained paramedics and firefighters. These government employees are essential in handling life-threatening situations, providing treatment, and making split-second decisions that save lives. If you’re interested in a career in emergency services, this guide offers a clear roadmap for becoming a paramedic or firefighter, detailing the necessary skills and key responsibilities involved in these essential roles.

 

Becoming a Government Paramedic

Step 1: Education Requirements

To become a government paramedic, you’ll need a high school diploma or GED. This foundational education is required to proceed with further training and certification.

Step 2: Dive into Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Before jumping directly into EMT training, consider exploring introductory courses in EMS. Many community colleges offer these, providing a solid overview of the field. These courses help you understand the day-to-day duties of paramedics, from patient treatment to the use of essential medical supplies.

Step 3: EMT-Basic Certification

Your first formal training will be to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic). This certification typically takes 3-6 months and includes classroom learning and hands-on training. EMTs provide essential emergency care, from performing CPR to administering basic life support (BLS) during critical situations.

Step 4: Obtain State Licensure (Round 1)

After completing your EMT-Basic training, the next step is to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. This certification is required in most states and allows you to work as an EMT, gaining the experience needed to become a paramedic.

Step 5: Gaining Field Experience

After becoming certified, most aspiring paramedics work as EMTs for 6-12 months. This experience is crucial for developing the ability to respond to high-pressure medical emergencies. During this time, you’ll refine your skills and decide whether this career is right for you.

Step 6: Enroll in Paramedic Training

Next, you’ll enter a paramedic training program, typically taking 1-2 years to complete. This advanced training covers a range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, advanced life support techniques, and medication administration. Programs often include certification courses in basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support through organizations like the American Heart Association.

Step 7: Obtain State Licensure (Round 2)

Upon completing paramedic training, you must pass another NREMT exam to become a fully licensed paramedic. State licensure requirements vary, so please check your local regulations to ensure you comply.

Step 8: Pursue an Associate’s Degree

While not always required, earning an associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field can boost your career prospects. Many government paramedic positions prefer candidates with this additional education, as it indicates a deeper understanding of emergency care.

Step 9: Continuous Learning and Advanced Certifications

Emergency medicine constantly evolves, and paramedics must stay updated with new techniques. Consider earning additional certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to stand out in the job market and ensure you can handle various emergencies.

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Becoming a Firefighter

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Step 1: Meeting Basic Requirements

Firefighting is a demanding job, both physically and mentally. First, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid driver’s license. A clean criminal record and excellent physical condition are also required.

Step 2: EMT Certification

Many fire departments require firefighters to be EMT-certified. This certification means firefighters can assist with medical emergencies as part of their job duties, often being the first to respond to accidents or medical calls.

Step 3: Fire Science Education

While not always mandatory, pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Fire Science can give you a competitive edge when applying for firefighter positions. These programs cover fire prevention, safety protocols, and hazardous materials handling.

Step 4: Gaining Experience

Many aspiring firefighters begin by volunteering at local fire departments or working as EMTs. This hands-on experience is invaluable and allows you to develop a strong foundation in emergency services, understand the equipment and supplies used, and learn how to manage them effectively during real-life incidents.

Step 5: Applying for Firefighter Positions

Once you’ve met the basic requirements and gained some experience, it’s time to start applying for firefighter positions. These jobs are typically available in city or county fire departments, and the application process often includes background checks and multiple rounds of physical testing.

Step 6: Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

The CPAT is a standardized physical test that measures a candidate’s ability to perform the demanding tasks required of a firefighter. This test includes activities such as carrying equipment, dragging hoses, and performing simulated rescue operations.

Step 7: Fire Academy Training

If hired, you will attend a fire academy for 12-16 weeks of intensive training. The program teaches essential skills such as firefighting techniques, emergency medical procedures, and hazardous materials management. Firefighters must also learn fire prevention and safety education to reduce the risk of fires in their communities.

Step 8: Ongoing Training and Certifications

Like paramedics, firefighters must continuously train throughout their careers. This includes staying updated with new firefighting methods, maintaining your EMT certification, and participating in regular physical training to stay prepared for the job’s demands.

 

Exploring Government Paramedic and Firefighter Jobs

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Government paramedic and firefighter jobs are available nationwide in various cities, including San Rafael. These positions often involve responding to emergencies and working with teams to deliver life-saving care or handle dangerous fires. Employees in these roles are highly valued for their commitment to serving the public, and they receive continuous training and access to the latest supplies and technologies to ensure they can perform their duties effectively.

 

Are You Ready for the Challenge?

Becoming a government paramedic or firefighter is not easy—it requires extensive training, dedication, and the ability to think quickly in stressful situations. Whether you provide critical treatment as a paramedic or respond to fire emergencies as a firefighter, your impact is significant.

Both careers offer the satisfaction of helping others in their most vulnerable moments. If you're ready to step into a role where your work saves lives and helps protect communities, becoming a paramedic or firefighter may be the right path.

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Final Thoughts

Government paramedic and firefighter careers are rewarding but demanding. With the proper training, certifications, and continuous learning, you can enter a field that challenges you physically and mentally while offering the opportunity to make a real difference. Whether delivering basic life support or extinguishing fires, these careers place you at the heart of your community’s emergency response team.

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