FIRE Prevention Engineering Assistant II (Fire Alarm​/Sprinkler System Specialty) - FIRE Emergency

Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies related to an 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 Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II.

Under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work involving review and approval of complex construction plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

Incumbents are responsible for professional fire protection engineering work involving plan checks of technically complex structures, and review of fire flow and hydrant requirements for the purpose of safeguarding life and property against loss from fire, panic, and related hazards. Incumbents provide technical supervision to Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I's. Incumbents in this class must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering principles;

acquired through academic training or related work experience, and thorough knowledge of fire codes and regulations; and fire hazardous materials. Incumbents must also exercise knowledge of the interpretation of legal land maps and parcels, and knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform related engineering calculations.

Conducts plan reviews and issues approvals for complex fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler monitoring systems, and/or clean agent systems by reviewing and interpreting applicable codes and comparing submitted plans using applicable software programs in order to ensure that fire sprinkler systems and/or fire alarm systems are in compliance with minimum required codes and standards.

Acts as a liaison for the Los Angeles County Fire department by attending meetings with upper management, local government officials, and applicants; and interpreting and providing information pertaining to fire sprinkler/fire alarm system requirements in order to inform all involved of minimum code requirements for fire sprinkler systems and/or fire alarm systems.

Clarifies and interprets fire sprinkler/fire alarm system requirements imposed on projects submitted for review by architects, engineers, or owners by reviewing and interpreting applicable codes; communicating with applicants and providing a list of corrections; and ensuring compliance with applicable codes in order to approve the submitted projects.

Consults with supervisor or higher-level staff for highly complex fire sprinkler/fire alarm system projects by conducting meetings and discussing the project; and presenting documentation in order to provide the applicant with final approval/denial of submitted projects.

Conducts field inspections by visiting project sites; witnessing or performing flow tests; and verifying test results in order to confirm project requirements are being met.

Verifies calculations by reviewing submitted hydraulic calculations for trees, loops, and complex grid fire sprinkler systems; or reviewing voltage drop, back-up battery, and conduit fill calculations for fire alarm systems in order to ensure the submitted data supports what is on the plan.

Collects fees associated with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems by establishing the proper plan review fees; creating invoices for the fees; and verifying payment through Electronic Permitting and Inspection County of Los Angeles in order to ensure proper payment is received.

Assist in new construction inspection on complex fire sprinkler/fire alarm system(s) by witnessing inspection and verifying proper installation of the system in order to confirm that the installation is in compliance with approved plans.

Specialty requirements include:
Option I: A Certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer and one year's experience performing fire protection engineering work designing various types of fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems. Option II:
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree specialization in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or fire protection engineering - AND - one year's experience performing fire protection engineering work designing various types of fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems. Option III:
Five years experience performing fire protection engineering work designing various types of fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems.

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 is required.

Physical Class 3 - Moderate:
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