COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON - FIRE EMERGENCY Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5058908) Apply  COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON - FIRE EMERGENCY Salary $88,388.88 - $119,111.04 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number 32706A-FR Department FIRE Opening Date 09/05/2025 Closing Date 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER 32706A-FR APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from September 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT) This examination may reopen at any time to meet the needs of the department. The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , 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 Community Services Liaisonvacancies 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 Community Services Liaison. DEFINITION: This position is responsible for establishing, planning, coordinating, implementing and maintaining an effective relationship between the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the communities served. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class have responsibility for providing staff support and serving as a liaison between the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the community served. The incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to deal tactfully and effectively with civilian and sworn employees of the Fire Department, organized groups, and individual citizens as well as the ability to exercise appropriate judgment in releasing information and maintaining confidentiality in all matters. Essential Job Functions + Acts as a liaison between the Fire Department and the community. + Reports to emergency incidents (e.g., 2nd-alarm fire, incidents requiring occupancy support, etc.). + Communicates the value of the Los Angeles County Fire Department to the communities it serves. + Analyzes information on a variety of subjects (e.g., call volume, response times, incident history, etc.) relevant to Fire Department operations. + Establishes and maintains effective relationships. + Maintains a knowledge and awareness of various contracts and agreements (e.g., city services, fire services, etc.). + Coordinates public education programs and events (e.g., Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Ready, Set, Go!; Hands-Only CPR; etc.). Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- two (2) years of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III. ** LICENSE: 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. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: Out-of-Class experience or a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) will not be accepted for this examination. PHYSICAL CLASS: 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within 5 calendar days of filing your application. 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/dhr/PPG%20123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf **Experience at the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as defines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems, and participates in the implementation of their solution. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: During 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 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 addyelizaveta.vagner@fire.lacounty.govas well asnoreply@governmentjobs.com,Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, and info@governmentjobs.comto 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 Los Angeles 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 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/lacounty, 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 shown 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. 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 persons have 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 NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. 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 Analyst Contact Phone:(213) 466-5500 Analyst Contact Email: yelizaveta.vagner@fire.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 Candidate Communication Acknowledgement:Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select “off” under email preferences within your profile or click “unsubscribe” on our notices if you like Los Angeles County to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add Yelizaveta.Vagner@fire.lacounty.gov, fire-examination@fire.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, info@governmentjobs.com and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter email. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as “see resume or application” will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information and agree. 03 This position works to support the Los Angeles County’s response to the fire emergency. + Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties. 04 In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s)*, or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your documents at the time of filing, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days of submitting an online application. Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 05 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III? + Yes, I do have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III? + No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III? 06 If you answered “YES” in QUESTION 5, we kindly ask that you attach: • A copy of your Bachelor's degree to complete your application. • If you are not attaching it at this time, please make sure your supporting documentation is received within five (5) calendar days of submitting your online application. + Yes, I have attached a copy of my Bachelor's degree. + No, I have not attached my Bachelor’s degree but will email the document within five (5) calendar days of submitting my application. 07 If you answered "YES” in QUESTION 5 indicating that you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III*, please describe your experience in detail. Each work experience must be listed separately. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please do not use "see resume"—this is not an acceptable response, and credit will not be given. Please provide the following for each qualifying position: 1. Employer Name or County Department and Job Title 2. Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 3. Number of Hours Worked per Week 4. Name and Contact Number(s) of Direct Supervisor(s) 5. Detailed description of your experience of community/public relations experience within or working with a government agency at the level of Administrative Assistant III: • Describe the types of complex operating, budgetary, financial, or management problems you analyzed. • Explain the specific recommendations you made. • Describe your role in implementing solutions. • Indicate how your duties align with the responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant III. *Experience at this level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as: defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems, and participating in the implementation of those solutions. If you do not have the experience, please indicate “Not Applicable.” 08 Please take a moment to review your responses to ensure they are complete and accurate. Have you: • reviewed this job bulletin, • confirmed that you meet all Selection Requirements, • attached the required documents, • provided detailed responses in each required section. Thank you for your responses. We look forward to reviewing your application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email