Associate Engineer (Fire Protection) Fire Department

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The San José Fire Departments (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life property and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume high-performance all hazard fire department responding to approximately 93000 calls for service each year from 33 Fire Stations. SJFDs service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers and five emergency departments); the SAP Center home of the NHLs San Jose Sharks (17500 capacity); PayPal Park home of MLSs San Jose Earthquakes (18000 capacity); San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

For more information on the San José Fire Department (SJFD) please visit the websitehere.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply applicants must complete an application via the City of San Joses website at Duties

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to filltwo (2) Associate Engineer positions in the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP).The Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) Development Division contributes to the Departments mission through its primary focus on key areas of responsibility that include public education and outreach services investigation of fires to determine cause and origin and code compliance activities such as plan review and inspection.

For more information about BFP please clickhere.

Under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer the Associate Engineer position performs a variety of professional engineering plan review and inspection work.

Typical duties include but are not limited to the following:

The subject of the incumbents tasks will be focused on one or more of the following Sections of BFP areas: Building Life Safety Systems Fire Sprinkler/Suppression Systems Fire Alarm Systems and Site Development.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary range for this classification is:

This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.

Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline (e.g. Fire Protection Mechanical Electrical Civil etc.) OR possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience.

AcceptableSubstitution:A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience.

Licenses or Certificates:Possession of a valid State of Californias drivers license is required.

Form 700:This position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerks Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history:

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to building life safety and fire protection.
• Experience examining building plans to ensure compliance with building fire safety and fire protection.
• Experience in the design evaluation and inspection/testing of fire/life safety systems such as passive fire protection systems emergency evacuation systems fire sprinkler/suppression systems and fire alarm systems.
• Possession of certifications and/or licenses related to the field of fire protection.

Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.

Analytical Thinking Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical systematic sequential approach.

Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Decision Making Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Planning Acts to align own units goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

This recruitment is open until filled however applications received on or before October 16 2025 will be given first consideration. The next review will be on December 17 2025.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Laura Black at.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning research and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials liveassessments and interviews. Howeverwe value authenticity accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge skills and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairnesstransparency and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.