CHIEF, AIR OPERATIONS, FIRE SERVICE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief, Air Operations, Fire Service vacancy 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. Before the end of 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 Chief, Air Operations, Fire Service. DEFINITION: Has immediate charge of the aerial fire fighting program of the Fire Department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The single position allocable to this level reports to a Deputy Fire Chief and is distinguished by its overall administrative and technical responsibility for aviation operations including the related mechanical services to airplanes and helicopters in the Fire Department. The position requires knowledge of the principles of management and supervision. Essential Job Functions 34 Plans, directs, and supervises the Department's aerial fire fighting program. 34 Coordinates the Department's air operations with that of other cooperating agencies. 34 Pilots aircraft in fire fighting operations. 34 Directs air tanker activities. 34 Directs, supervises, and trains flight and ground support personnel. 34 Ensures the proper movement, use, and servicing of all helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, equipment and supplies used in aerial fire fighting. 34 Develops new or revises existing aerial fire fighting techniques and equipment. 34 Prepares new or revised specifications for airborne fire fighting equipment. 34 Advises departmental personnel on aircraft capabilities and limitations. 34 Prepares new or revises existing departmental manuals and directives relating to the Department's air operations. 34 Represents the Department at meetings and technical symposiums concerning the use of aircraft to combat fire. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years' experience as a helicopter pilot in fire suppression operations. LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 34 A Commercial Pilot's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating*, and 34 A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. *Applicants for this examination must attach a copy of the required certificate at the time of filing (preferred). If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email to within fifteen (15) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION & 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 , as well as , and 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 , 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 Minimum 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. Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Analyst Contact Email: Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922