| Location | Oakland, CA |
| Salary | $140,710.80–$172,763.40 Per Year |
Fire Protection Engineer
Salary
$140,710.80 - $172,763.40 Annually
Location
Oakland, CA
Job Type
Full Time Civil Service
Job Number
26-PS143-10
Department
Fire Department
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
TW1
The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oaklands Fire Department?
The City of Oakland is recruiting for two Fire Protection Engineers within the Oakland Fire Department. This role is responsible for inspecting buildings and fire protection systems to verify compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations. The Fire Protection Engineer reviews and interprets architectural plans and computer-based fire modeling, evaluates fire and life safety systems-including sprinkler and fire pump systems, fire alarm and smoke control systems, fire-resistive construction, and means of egress and performs other related duties as assigned.
Joining the Oakland Fire Department means becoming part of a team that is deeply engaged with the community, energized by innovation, and committed every day to making Oakland safer for everyone.
We are looking for someone who is:
What you will typically be responsible for:
Read the complete job description by clicking this link: Fire Protection Engineer
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
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Competencies:
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce one eligible list. The open list will be for all applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in fire protection; civil, electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering; or a related field.
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience in fire protection inspection and analysis including building design, specification writing, construction inspection, and plan review. Note: a degree in fire protection engineering, as documented by a copy of college transcripts, may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
License or Certificate/Other Requirements:
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Possession of a valid Fire Protection Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or a valid registration as a Fire Protection Engineer from another state, which is transferable to the State of California,
OR
Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in mechanical, electrical, civil or chemical engineering with qualifying experience in fire protection engineering.
Desirable Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise (weighted 100%), which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the exam link to complete and submit your written responses. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the week of October 26th.
Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf. Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Will Sun at wsun@oaklandca.gov.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Whats in it for you?
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Will Sun, HR Analyst, at wsun@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status. By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental question responses.
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This recruitment will produce one eligible list. The open list will be for all applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process. Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland employee?
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If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A."
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Have you previously been employed by the City or Port of Oakland?
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If you have previously been employed by the City or Port of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
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Please list other names used while employed by the City or Port of Oakland. If you have not been employed by the City or Port of Oakland, put "N/A".
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Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?
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If the address on your application does not match your current residence, please enter your address and update it in your application profile. If not applicable, put "N/A"
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REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Applicants must scan and attach a copy of a valid Fire Protection Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or a valid registration as a Fire Protection Engineer from another state, which is transferable to the State of California OR a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in mechanical, electrical, civil or chemical engineering with qualifying experience in fire protection engineering. I understand and acknowledge that my application will be considered incomplete if I do not attach the required document.
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Optional Document Upload: Applicants with a degree in fire protection engineering, as documented by a copy of college transcripts, may substitute it for one year of professional experience. I understand and acknowledge that my application will not receive one year of professional experience as a substitution if I do not attach the required documents.
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Do you possess a valid Fire Protection Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or a valid registration as a Fire Protection Engineer from another state, which is transferable to the State of California OR a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in mechanical, electrical, civil or chemical engineering with qualifying experience in fire protection engineering?
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If you indicated that you have a valid registration as a Fire Protection Engineer from another state, which is transferable to the State of California, please list the state and license number. If this does not apply, put N/A.
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Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties. By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above.
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What is the highest degree or level of education that you have completed?
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If you indicated your highest educational achievement is "Some college credits", how many units of college level coursework have you completed?
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If you indicated that you have attained a Bachelors degree or above, please list the field of study (major) in each degree attained. (for example: BA degree - Environmental Science & MA degree - Business Administration) If this doesnt apply, please indicate "NA".
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If you selected "Other", please list the major for your degree.
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How many years of experience do you have in fire protection inspection and analysis, including building design, specification writing, construction inspection, and plan review?
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Please describe your experience and the related duties you performed in fire protection inspection and analysis, including building design, specification writing, construction inspection, and plan review or a related role. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
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This is a public contact position. Although no current vacancies require bilingual skills in a specific language, the eligible list generated from this announcement will be used to fill positions that may or may not require bilingual language skills. For positions in this classification not requiring bilingual language skills, names will be certified in rank order (in accordance with Civil Service Rules, Section 5.02). For positions in this classification requiring selective certification of bilingual language skills, names of eligible candidates certified to the hiring authority shall be the highest ranking candidates willing to accept employment and who possess the additional and special qualifications required (in accordance with Civil Service Rules, Section 5.03, Selective Certification). Such positions will require selective bilingual skills in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Please note, identified bilingual skills will be tested prior to a final offer of employment. Candidates must pass the bilingual skills test to be considered for selectively certified positions. Identify the language(s) for which you have bilingual conversational proficiency. If you do not have bilingual conversational proficiency in any of the identified languages, check the appropriate box.
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Acting assignments: If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed.
I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.
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Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed. I have read and understand this statement.
Required Question
Employer City of Oakland
Address 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone (510) 238-3112
Website http://www.oaklandca.gov/