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Job Description
Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
32706B-FR
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, November 13, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to be accepted.
This examination may reopen at any time to meet the needs of the department.
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.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Community Services Liaison 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 Community Services Liaison.
Essential Job Functions
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Serves as department’s liaison to cities, town councils, and communities, representing management by attending local meetings and seminars, giving presentations, engaging with local officials and stakeholders, and resolving non-operational community complaints at the discretion of the Deputy Fire Chief.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with representatives of incorporated cities, unincorporated areas, town councils, Board of Supervisors’ field deputies, and departmental staff, ensuring timely and effective responses to their inquiries.
Collaborates with departmental personnel to conduct school visits, coordinates programs at local schools, and engages with the business community, non-profit organizations, and others in support of the Public Education Program.
Encourages and assists reporters and journalists in the development of special features and utilizes social media platforms to disseminate important departmental information, promote relevant events, and topics to the community and local organizations in collaboration with the Communications Division.
Prepares statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Plans and coordinates programs designed to publicize the activities, facilities, and resources of the department by planning and coordinating display exhibits (e.g., Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Ready, Set, Go! Hands-Only CPR, etc.) Sets up the venue by carrying, moving, and arranging chairs, tables, and other necessary supplies.
Responsible for teaching public safety education programs, such as CERT, to the community.
Drives an assigned county vehicle to provide support at emergency incidents, including major events (e.g., second-alarm or greater structure and wildland fires, incidents involving occupancy support, evacuations, or repopulation, etc.), both during and outside regular business hours, as needed, or at the discretion of the Deputy Fire Chief.
Maintains effective contact with local community, analyzes the extent of public understanding of the services provided by the department and provides evaluations for future presentations.
Arranges and participates in meetings and conferences with officials and representatives of other agencies, both public and private, to further community outreach for Departmental programs.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years of experience in community/public relations involving direct engagement with diverse groups, stakeholder communication, program coordination, and public information dissemination at the level of Administrative Assistant III. *
Two years of the required experience can be substituted by a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.**
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.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:
Out-of-Class experience or a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) will not be accepted for this examination.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - 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:
*Experience at the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as defines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems, and participates in the implementation of their solution.
**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) and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .
If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days of filing. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
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.
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 add yelizaveta.vagner@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , 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 Los Angeles 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 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 shown 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.
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.
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
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Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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