Lieutenant, Fire Prevention - Fire Department (H022)

Company Description

Application Opening: March 3, 2025

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Compensation: $193,518.00-$193,518.00 Yearly

Recruitment ID: C00313

Established in 1866, the San Francisco Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. From the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 to the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989, the Department has grown to meet the many challenges along the way. Today, the San Francisco Fire Department serves an estimated 1.5 million people, providing fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services to the residents, visitors, and workers within San Francisco's 49 square miles.

Job Description

The H022 Lieutenant, Fire Prevention, is a mid-level management position in the Division of Fire Prevention and Investigation class series.  It reports to the respective H032 Captain of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This class is distinguished from the H032 Captain by the Captain’s responsibility for budget tasks, development of Division policy, and handling management and labor issues.  It is distinguished from an H024 Lieutenant, Fire Investigation, in that the H024’s primary responsibility is for the investigation of the cause of fires. Under direction from an H032 Captain, the H022 Lieutenant, Fire Prevention, maintains Department and Bureau records; writes and reviews reports and correspondence; develops special projects; enforces policies and procedures, rules and regulations; directs, evaluates, counsels, and provides training to subordinates; represents the Department to the public and other government agencies; assists with and/or conducts inspections; reviews plans for compliance with codes; enforces codes; manages the permit process; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience:

Current permanent status and successful completion of probation in class H004 Inspector, Fire Department by final filing date.

Selection Procedures: 
The selection process will consist of two components: an in-basket exercise and a performance exercise.  A pass-point will be established after administration of the exam components, and only candidates scoring at or above the minimum passing score will be placed on the eligible list and considered for appointment. 

The exam will be designed to measure candidates’ relative knowledge and ability in job-related areas. A description of and/or test preparation materials for all exercises will be made available to candidates at a later date. Candidates will be notified via email as to when and where to obtain these materials.

Testing Information
Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact dates, times, and locations of the exercises, which are tentatively scheduled to be administered in May 2025.  Candidates must successfully complete all exercises to receive a final score.  The final score will be a composite of the scores obtained on the two exercises.

Examination Preparation Guide
Descriptions of the examination components, including component weights, will be included in the Preparation Guides. The Preparation Guides will also list the job-related task clusters from which examination tasks will be simulated and identify knowledge and abilities that may be evaluated by each test component. It is anticipated that Preparation Guides will be available approximately 30 days prior to the administration of the test component. Qualified applicants will be notified via email when the Preparation Guides become available.

Additional Information

Eligible List
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this selection process will be 2 years and may be extended up to 12 months upon approval of the Human Resources Director. 

Certification Rule
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 313.3.4, the certification rule to be used for the eligible list will be Statistically Valid Grouping (Sliding Band).

Secondary Criteria
The Chief of Department will consider the secondary criteria listed below in making selections from the eligible list. 

• Fire Department experience (i.e., length and variety)
• Education and training
• Completion of State Fire Marshal courses or equivalent
• Disciplinary record

Secondary criteria items will be reviewed in totality and will not be weighted. Candidates will be asked to complete a Secondary Criteria form at a later date. Candidates will be notified via Fire Department General Order when to submit the Secondary Criteria form.

Suggested Reference List
Candidates should be familiar with all Fire Department General Orders, Fire Department manuals and other references listed below. This is a suggested reference