FIRE PERMIT TECHNICIAN - FIRE EMERGENCY

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Fire Department seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Fire Permit Technician vacancies related to recent disasters. Under an emergency order, hires may be made for up to 90 days with a path to permanent County employment.

You will be assessed on performance during this period and, if passing, considered for permanent appointment. Responsibilities include reviewing simple plans, assisting the public with permit requirements at the counter and by phone, and managing permit

Qualifications

• Experience in a public agency reviewing simple plans and permit applications is required.
• Completion of specified college coursework in building inspection/related fields or equivalent certification is acceptable.
• ICC Permit Technician or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret simple building plans, sprinkler systems and alarm systems for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Guide and assist the public at the counter and by phone on codes and permit requirements.
• Coordinate routing, filing and logging of plans to appropriate sections.
• Perform data entry and review information in permit tracking systems.
• Compute charges for developer fees using standard formulas and manage daily cash receipts.
• Locate and retrieve plans for staff and customers.
• Prepare logs and file plans and subdivision maps.

Skills

Plan review

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to codes/regulations

Education

Option I: 1 year public agency experience

Option II: 15 semester/23 quarter units in relevant courses

Option III: ICC Permit Technician certification

Tools

Permit tracking system

Plan filing workflow

Job description

FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

33771A-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.

The 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.

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 Permit Technician.

• 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 retrieves plans for staff and customers.
• Prepares logs, and files plans and subdivision maps.

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

Physical Class 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within 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 and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

**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.

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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

Any Shift – Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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