Fire Prevention Analyst

THE POSITION

This is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) promotional recruitment. Only applications from current qualified OCFA employees will be accepted. All OCFA and other qualifying experience must be listed in your employment application. Failure to include OCFA experience shall disqualify applicants from this recruitment and selection process.

Tentative Recruitment and Selection Schedule of Events:

Last Day to Apply: Tuesday February 17 2026 at 11:59 pm

Oral Interviews: Week of March 2 2026

Selection Interview: Week of March 9 2026

If there is a change to the tentative schedule above all qualified candidates will be notified.

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are primarily responsible to review planning and construction documents for compliance with codes and standards to ensure that all new construction and tenant improvements meet fire and life safety provisions throughout the jurisdiction. This is a senior-level fire prevention position with advanced experience in building and fire code application and the design and installation of specialized fire protection systems. Incumbents are assigned to the Planning and Development Services Section.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Fire Prevention Analyst is the fifth level in an eight level fire prevention series. The Fire Prevention Analyst is distinguished from the Fire Prevention Specialist and Senior Fire Prevention Specialist by its lead responsibilities in the area of design and construction.

ADDITIONAL PAY:

OCFA Fire Prevention Analysts are eligible for additional special pay(s) as applicable per the Orange County Employees Association MOU (pages 99 - 104).

Please use the link provided below to view entire fire Prevention Analyst classification specification including the essential function knowledge and skills.

Fire Prevention Analyst

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION(position requirements at entry):

• Associate degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE(position requirements at entry):

• Three years of related code application experience at an advanced level

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• OCFA Plan Review Fire Prevention Specialist position experience
• State Fire Marshal and/or ICC Certifications in related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require sitting for prolonged periods balancing reaching walking driving lifting finger dexterity grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations fumes dusts gases poor ventilation chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions intense noises and travel.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities. Specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

An applicant must submit during the application filing period an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING:
Testing for this position may include but is not limited to the following: written exam practical exam panel interview physical ability test assessment center oral presentation project assignment etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at or at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFAs Selection Rules which are available for inspection in the Human Resources office.

ELIGIBLE LIST:

The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year unless abolished by the Assistant Chief / Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process he/she is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at or

NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

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