Location: Irvine,CA, USA
DESCRIPTION
This classification is scheduled to receive the following Base Salary Adjustments:
2.75% effective May 2, 2025
2.54% effective May 1, 2026
This is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) promotional recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified OCFA Senior Fire Prevention Specialist and Fire Prevention Specialist will be accepted.
Tentative Recruitment and Selection Schedule of Events:
Last Day to Apply: Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Oral Interviews: Week of January 13, 2025
Selection Interview: Week of January 21, 2025
If there is a change to the tentative schedule above, all qualified candidates will be notified.
CLASS SUMMARY:
Incumbents are primarily responsible to review planning and construction documents for compliance with codes and standards to ensure that all new construction and tenant improvements meet fire and life safety provisions throughout the jurisdiction. This is a senior-level fire prevention position with advanced experience in building and fire code application and the design and installation of specialized fire protection systems. Incumbents are assigned to the Planning and Development Services Section.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Fire Prevention Analyst is the fifth level in an eight level fire prevention series. The Fire Prevention Analyst is distinguished from the Fire Prevention Specialist and Senior Fire Prevention Specialist by its lead responsibilities in the area of design and construction.
ADDITIONAL PAY:
OCFA Fire Prevention Analysts are eligible for additional special pay(s), as applicable per the Orange County Employees Association MOU (pages 99 - 104).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Please use the link provided below to view entire fire Prevention Analyst classification specification including the essential function, knowledge, and skills.
Fire Prevention Analyst
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION(position requirements at entry):
* Associate degree in a related field
EXPERIENCE(position requirements at entry):
* Three years of related code application experience at an advanced level
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* OCFA Plan Review Fire Prevention Specialist position experience
* State Fire Marshal and/or ICC Certifications in related field
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS(position requirements at entry):
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require sitting for prolonged periods, balancing, reaching, walking, driving, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities. Specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:
The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING: Testing for this position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) ###-#### ...@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources office.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year, unless abolished by the Assistant Chief / Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager ...@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) ###-#### or ...@ocfa.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.