JOB
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
36819A - FR
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 6, 2026, 8:00 AM (PT) until Friday, July 17, 2026, before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) on Friday, July 17, 2026, to be accepted.
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 Los Angeles County Fire Department
is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency
Building Complex Manager II 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 Building Complex Manager II. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Plans, coordinates, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of the service area.
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Ensures that all work performed by the area's staff, including minor carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting, custodial, and landscape services meets applicable standards.
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Prepares for or assists client departments in the preparation of requests for office equipment and services, including business machines, parking, security, communications and facility alterations, maintenance and repair.
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Reviews work plans and specifications; prepares preliminary time and cost estimates.
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Meets with representative from assigned facilities to coordinate services, determine service requirements, and resolve service problems.
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Ensures work performed by contract personnel complies with contractual agreements.
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Coordinates, schedules and monitors the performance of specialized maintenance services, including window washing, light fixture cleaning, specialized floor care, pest control and extermination, and parking lot sweeping.
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Supervises the ordering, issuing, storing, safeguarding, and use of the unit's supplies; investigates and implements or recommends solutions to problems relating to the security of the unit's supplies and equipment.
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Ensures assigned facilities comply with building, safety and health codes and standards.
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Maintains work records and other documents concerning activities of the service area.
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Assists in developing and implements divisional operating policies, standards and procedures.
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Assists in developing and implementing contingency plans necessary to meet emergencies and disasters, including the evacuation and operation facilities.
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Participates in studies, investigations and the preparation of reports and other correspondence concerning departmental activities.
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Participates in the accreditation review and inspection of hospitals and serves on various administrative committees concerning accreditation as the liaison for the department.
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May act in the absence of the Section or Division Manager as directed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAM 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.
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected] as well as
[email protected], and
[email protected], and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Analyst Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929
