FIRE PERMIT TECHNICIAN - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

Applications will be accepted beginning February 27, 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 :

33771E-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 Fire Permit Technician 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 Fire Permit Technician.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs review of simple fire alarm, fire sprinkler and building plans, including, but not limited to, single-family residences, minor interior tenant improvements, minor modifications to fire alarm systems, and modifications with less than 20 sprinkler heads, as well as permit applications, and a wide variety of public counter duties in a fire prevention office.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Supervising Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant or a Fire Captain and are responsible for performing review of simple fire alarm, fire sprinkler and building plans, including, but not limited to, single-family residences, minor interior tenant improvements, minor modifications to fire alarm systems, and modifications with less than 20 sprinkler heads and permit applications to determine completeness and general compliance to applicable building and fire codes and related regulations; performing a wide variety of public counter duties such as providing customer service, data entry, responding to telephone inquiries. Positions in this class must possess basic knowledge of engineering terminology, principles and practices; have the ability to apply the knowledge to the plan approval and inspection process, read building plans, legal land subdivision maps and parcel maps; and interpret related codes, rules and regulations. Assignments are characterized by the presence of clear guidelines and procedures

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a review and interpretation of simple building plans, sprinkler systems and alarm systems, and specifications to determine accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations.
• Advises and assists the public at the counter and by telephone on matters pertaining to applicable codes, construction plan requirements, Department regulations and other information that may be requested.
• Coordinates routing, filing, and logging of plans to appropriate sections and units.
• Performs data entry and review of information on a permit tracking system or other database systems.
• Computes charges for developer fees using standardized formula; receives fees, balances and records daily cash transactions.
• Locates and retrieve plans for staff and customers.
• Prepares logs, and files plans and subdivision maps.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I: One year of experience in a public agency reviewing simple plans and permit applications.
Option II: Completion of 15 semester units or 23 quarter units in an accredited * college or university** in building inspection technology, architectural drafting, engineering, or fire protection related courses.
Option III: Current certification** by the International Code Council as a Permit Technician or equivalent permit technician certification.

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.

**Educational/Certification requirement: Applicants for this position must include a legible copy of their "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, certifications, or an "official" letter from the 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.

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

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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