ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Salary $152,634.48 - $231,024.72 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Department FIRE Job Number 30217S Closing 3/15/2018 5:00 PM Pacific * Description * Benefits Position/Program Information LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER 30217S FILING PERIOD March 2, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) to March 15, 2018 by 5:00 P.M. (PST) Restricted to permanent employees of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and meet the qualifying requirements. NO WITHHOLD OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Has immediate charge of a major division of the Fire Department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Deputy Fire Chief, U.C., whom they assist in the administration of a bureau by directing the activities of major divisions of that bureau through subordinate supervisors. These divisions are responsible for such functions as fire fighting, construction and maintenance services, communications, and fire prevention. Incumbents in this class must exercise thorough knowledge of organizational and management practices, the principles and practices of budget preparation and administration, and thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of modern fire protection and safety, EMS, and HAZMAT activities. Incumbents must also have the ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of others through subordinate supervisors; deal effectively with the public, community groups, and elected city officials; coordinate operations within the department and with other departments and agencies; and have refined oral and written communication skills. Essential Job Functions * Manages a major Fire Department Division and/or related programs (e.g., fire protection and planning, fire suppression camp program, heavy equipment, air operations, etc.) by directing the strategic and daily activities of the Division. * Provides coordination services for all fire-related matters in several cities and communities, serving as a senior management representative by attending local meetings/seminars, making presentations, interacting/negotiating with local officials and stakeholders, etc., through verbal and written means. * Manages employees of the Division by assigning, planning, directing, and reviewing assignments; providing performance evaluations; investigating complaints of Division personnel; and recommending disciplinary action as needed. * Acts as a community representative by responding to complaints, interacting with news media, coordinating programs at local schools, working with the business community and utilities services, non-profit organizations, etc., in order to answer questions and disseminate information through verbal and written means. * Directs and coordinates administrative and staff services including training, planning, research, special projects and reports; legislative, code, and standards review; and community services. * Assists in the development of the Bureau budget and manages the Division budget by recommending and approving expenditures, projecting costs, and justifying expenditures in order to ensure compliance with budgetary allocation. * Manages the coordination of the work within a Division with other Departmental Divisions and local, State, and Federal agencies to address fire protection issues, community-based issues, and to meet Departmental goals. * Prepares various reports such as activity reports for communities and cities, Counties, and local, State, and Federal agencies to document services provided. * Serves as Duty Chief and member of Departmental Incident Management Team on a rotational basis in order to respond to administrative or emergency requests. * Responds to significant incidents, e.g., HAZMAT, EMS, wildland fires and weather-related occurrences, etc., functions as the Incident Commander at the scene, and coordinates with local/County officials in order to manage and mitigate the emergency. * Inspects Fire Department facilities, vehicles, equipment, uniforms, etc., to ensure compliance with applicable policies/regulations/standards and directs appropriate improvements/solutions where needed. * Meets and consults with representative groups to discuss labor issues. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two years' paid experience as a Battalion Chief for the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.* A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of the required experience or an Associate's Degree from an accredited college may be substituted for six months of the required experience.** LICENSE: A current and valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions; a photocopy is required with application submission.*** License Information: Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *To qualify, applicants must have County status in the class, as evidenced by holding or have held such payroll title. Personnel annexed into the Los Angeles County Fire Department can use city experience gained in appropriate ranks to qualify for this examination however, job description and duties must clearly indicate experience gained was at a Battalion Chief level. **In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission date. Please submit any applicable documents via e-mail to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov ***Applicants for this position mustinclude a photocopy (front and back side), of their license at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission date. NO INTERNET TRANSCRIPTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an Assessment Center which will evaluate the candidate's competencies weighted 100%. The Assessment Center will include the following exercises: Writing, In-Basket, Role Play, and Technical Assessment. The Writing Exercise will be administered on a separate date to the other Assessment Center exercises. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list. Final scores will be sent by U.S. mail. Test scores will not be given over the phone. NOTE: Applicants will receive notice via email regarding the Assessment Test and are responsible for providing a valid email address. Add Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.comto your address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. SPECIAL INFORMATION: The Assessment Center is tentatively scheduled for April 26, 2018. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months following the date of the promulgation. FINGERING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingering. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resume and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the County Los Angeles County Fire Department as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift - APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. online by clicking on the green "" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty NOTE: We must receive your application and required document(s) by 5:00 P.M. (PST) on the last day of filing. Please check your application to ensure that the required document(s) are uploaded by logging on to the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the emailed document(s). All applicants must enter a valid e-mail address at the time of application submission. Entering an invalid e-mail address may result in the disqualification of your application during the examination process. Notifications may be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on your application. Your application will not be acceptedif any of the required information and/or document, which includes a copy of your driver license, is omitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to update any changes in address, telephone number and email address on their government jobs profile. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearlyshown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. 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 by visiting http://www.colapublib.org/libs. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 838-2239 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (323) 838-2239 Department Contact E-mail: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Agency County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010. Website http://hr.lacounty.gov