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County of Los Angeles · 2 months ago

FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT II (Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System Specialty) - FIRE EMERGENCY

Los Angeles County, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is looking for qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies related to recent natural disasters. The role involves performing professional fire protection engineering work, including reviewing construction plans and inspecting building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conducts plan reviews and issues approvals for complex fire sprinkler systems (e.g., private fire line, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge and foam systems, standpipe and fire pump systems), fire alarm systems (e.g., automatic, manual, supervising station, emergency communications), fire sprinkler monitoring systems, and/or clean agent systems by reviewing and interpreting applicable codes (e.g., building, fire, residential, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards); and comparing submitted plans (paper and computerized) using applicable software programs (e.g., Electronic Permitting and Inspection County of Los Angeles (EPIC LA)) 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 (e.g., County/City, Water Departments, Building/Planning Department officials), and applicants (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, owners); 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 (e.g., home, building) by reviewing and interpreting applicable codes (e.g., building, fire, residential, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards); 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 (e.g., large arenas, high-rise buildings, large warehouses) by conducting meetings and discussing the project; and presenting documentation (e.g., alternative means and method) in order to provide the applicant with final approval/denial of submitted projects

Conducts field inspections (e.g., fire flow test, fire pump acceptance test) 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 (EPIC LA) 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

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringFire Sprinkler SystemsFire Alarm SystemsEngineering PrinciplesFire CodesRegulationsHydraulic CalculationsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

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 (e.g., wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge and foam systems) or fire alarm systems (e.g., automatic, manual, supervising station, emergency communications)

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 (e.g., wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge and foam systems) or fire alarm systems (e.g., automatic, manual, supervising station, emergency communications)

Five years experience performing fire protection engineering work designing various types of fire sprinkler systems (e.g., wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge and foam systems) or fire alarm systems (e.g., automatic, manual, supervising station, emergency communications)

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

Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering principles; acquired through academic training or related work experience

Thorough knowledge of fire codes and regulations; and fire hazardous materials

Knowledge of the interpretation of legal land maps and parcels

Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform related engineering calculations

Physical Class 3 - 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