This Fire Prevention Specialist – Plan Review recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current Fire Prevention Specialist (non-probationary) and Senior Fire Prevention Specialist personnel will be accepted.

Incumbents are responsible for performing a wide variety of fire prevention activities, including a variety of inspections and plan review types. Incumbents will be assigned to the Planning and Development Services, Plan Review Section.

This position requires a six-month commitment by the candidate, which may be altered based on the needs of the Community Risk Reduction Department. This is a rotational assignment. Candidates placed on the candidate pool list will be rotated on an as needed basis.

ADDITIONAL PAY:
Employees in the Plan Review position will be eligible for 7.5% Plan Review Pay. Please refer to the OCEA MOU, page 102 for additional information.

(These duties are intended to be representative a sample of the duties performed by the class.)

• Conduct plan reviews and field inspections as needed to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local fire codes and regulations
• Review plans, blueprints, equipment, standards, chemical inventories, and processes to ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Complete data input and analysis of a variety of information related to fire prevention and
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• Review, evaluate, process, and maintain a variety of files related to fire prevention activities.
• Research, prepare reports, and issue fire and life safety notices, permits, and correction letters that outline compliance issues and deficiencies
• Assist the public, representatives of other public agencies, consultants, and other employees with technical inquiries
• Develop and disseminate fire safety and code compliance materials and otherwise assist with public safety programs. Participate in a variety of special projects related to fire prevention activities
• Assist in the pursuance of legal remedies for non-compliance, including issuance of pre-citation notices, preparing legal complaints, and testifying in court
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Minimum Qualifications for the position include:

• A current OCFA Senior Fire Prevention Specialist or Fire Prevention Specialist (non-probationary status).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class may typically require: climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, 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 10 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.

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:

To apply, go to Interested OCFA personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application - Application must show current OCFA experience
• Cover memo of interest explaining why you are interested in this position
• Submit a current resumé to include related certificates and/or training related to your professional qualifications.
• Provide a Letter of Supervisor's Concurrence from your current supervisor.

All materials, including your cover memo and resumé must be submitted with your electronic application no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Recruitment Closes – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon)
• Oral Interviews – Week of June 8, 2026
• Start Date – June 26, 2026

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications meeting the requirements will be reviewed by Community Risk Reduction management. An interview of candidates may occur for clarification purposes.

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS:
If there is a change in the selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 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 OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department office.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.