Fire Department Plan Checker II
Fire Department Plan Checker II
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Job Description
Introduction
THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION.The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to the examination score.APPLYIMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.
The upcoming filing deadlines are as follows:
- Monday February 24 2025
- Monday March 31 2025
- Monday April 28 2025
Please read the recruitment announcement in its entirety for important dates and information.
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (ACFD) provides allrisk emergency services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County (excluding Fairview) the cities of San Leandro Dublin Newark Union City and Emeryville the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. With 28 fire stations and 34 companies serving a population of 394000 the ACFD serves densely populated urban areas waterways industrialized centers extensive urban interface agricultural and wildland regions. Over 400 personnel and 100 Reserve Firefighters provide a wide variety of services to an ever expanding dynamic and diverse community of roughly 508 square miles. These services include:
- Advanced Life Support
- Fire Suppression
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Urban Search & Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Community Outreach & Education
- Disaster Preparedness
- Fire Prevention and Code Compliance
- Regional Dispatch
The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) was formed on July 1 1993 as a dependent special district with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as its governing body. This consolidation brought together into a single jurisdiction the Castro Valley Fire Department Eden Consolidated Fire Protection District and County Fire Patrol. Subsequently the following communities have contracted with the ACFD:
- July 1 1995 City of San Leandro
- July 1 1997 City of Dublin
- August 1 2002 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- October 1 2007 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- May 1 2010 City of Newark
- July 1 2010 City of Union City
- July 1 2012 City of Emeryville
On January 20 2008 the ACFD became responsible for the administration and operation of the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). The dispatch center provides dispatch and regional communication center services for the ACFD the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency Camp Parks Combat Support Training Center and the cities of Alameda Fremont Livermore and Pleasanton. ACRECC is also the Dispatch/System Status Management Center for Falck ambulance service.
For more information about the agency please visit:Alameda County Fire Department.
THE POSITION
This classification specification describes the journey level of the Fire Department Plan Checker flexibly staffed series. Under general supervision reviews nonstructural building plans site plans and fire protection system plans for compliance with Federal State and Local fire safety regulations laws standards and codes; and performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Federal State and Local fire safety regulations laws standards and codes.
- Modern fire prevention and life safety principles and practices.
- Methods and materials used in building construction.
- Principles practices and procedures used in public contact and community relations.
- Computer applications specifically in Computer Aided Design (CAD) type software.
- Read and understand blueprints and plans.
- Analyze and evaluate statistical data.
- Manage time in an effective manner.
- Handle varying amounts of workload and stress effectively.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Maintain accurate recordkeeping and documentation.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Exercise sound judgment and make decisions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate flexibility.
- Work effectively with a diverse population.
- Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps:
- A review of applicants applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our websitewww.acgov/hrs.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing:
Continuous
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications:
Continuous
Civil Service Oral Examination:
Last week of the month
SELECTION PLAN
Departmental Hiring Interviews:
Two weeks after final notices
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our websitewww.acgov/hrs.
BENEFITS
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@acgov@jobapsandas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxesandare routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website atwww.acgov/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Employment Type
Full-Time
