FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER I - FIRE EMERGENCY

Job Description:

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER I - FIRE EMERGENCY

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

EXAM NUMBER

34125A-FR

FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted starting Monday, June 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

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 Facilities Project Manager I 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 Facilities Project Manager I position.

DEFINITION :
Under general supervisions administers or assists in the administration and coordination of County facility design and construction projects or performs the more complex staff assignments related to program and space management.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class are directly responsible for the coordination of County facility projects, through all phases, including design, construction and occupancy, and have immediate responsibility for the timely completion of these projects within budget limits. These positions may also assist a Facilities Project Manager II in the coordination of large and complex projects such as multi-storied office buildings, hospitals or jails, or may be responsible for the more complex staff assignments related to budget or space management. Assignments are made in general terms but work is reviewed in progress. Technical supervision is immediately available. Projects are generally smaller, less costly and more routine than those for which a Facilities Project Manager II would be responsible. Examples include single-storied office buildings, park buildings or lifeguard stations.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates the design and construction of small or routine County facility projects by acting as the immediately responsible contact for such projects.
• Assists a Facilities Project Manager II in the coordination of large and complex projects.
• Identifies potential problem areas in advance, takes corrective action or notifies competent authority as necessary.
• Reviews changes in program plan requested by client departments and provides advice on budget, time and utility implications.
• Coordinates and monitors construction inspections and makes periodic design or construction progress reviews and reports.
• Recommends payments to architects and contractors based on contract requirements.
• Develops plans and performs monitoring of current and approved capital projects budgets and makes recommendations for adjustments.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university and four years of construction program development experience, one year of which must have been in the independent performance of the more difficult staff assignments involving the design or construction of building projects including systems development, scheduling and resource management or budget and space management. Additional years of the construction program development experience will be accepted for each year of college on a year for year basis.

LICENSE:

A California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:
Out-of-class experience will not be accepted for this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Fore more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
http://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG%20123.pdf and http://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.

APPLICATION AND 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 Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , Jose.cortez@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com 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 before the posting closes 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/lacount y, 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire 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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person shave a Social Security Number.

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. Refer to their website for more information : http://lacountylibrary.org .
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NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) :
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$104,261.52 - $133,089.84 Annually