Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States County of Los Angeles, CA Full time
Job Title: Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II

Join the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II and play a critical role in ensuring public safety through fire prevention and protection engineering work.

Job Summary:

This position involves performing professional fire protection engineering work, including reviewing and approving complex construction plans, inspecting building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations, and providing technical supervision to lower-level fire prevention engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct plan checks of complex building plans, including high-rise buildings, high-pile combustible storage, and hazardous materials.
  • Review construction plans, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations for resolving discrepancies.
  • Determine access and needed fire flow and hydrant requirements during the entitlement process.
  • Provide technical supervision to lower-level fire prevention engineering staff, including consultation and training on preliminary plan checks.
  • Perform calculations to determine building area justification and fire flow requirements, conduct field inspections to verify hydrant locations, and calculate hydrant flow.
  • Evaluate requests for alternatives to applicable fire codes and ordinances and provide analyses and recommendations to fire prevention management.
  • Act as a liaison between the Fire Department and other county, city, and public agencies by attending meetings and providing information pertaining to fire protection requirements and assigned projects.
Requirements:
  • Option I: A Certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer.
  • Option II: Graduation from an accredited college with specialization in civil engineering, fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, fire protection administration, or fire technology related field - AND - one year's experience performing fire protection engineering work.
  • Option III: Five years experience performing fire protection engineering work.
  • Option IV: Two years experience at the level of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I.
Working Conditions:

This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines, and may involve working in hazardous conditions, including exposure to smoke, heat, and other hazardous materials.

Benefits:

The County of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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