Job Description
Job description
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
35216A-EA
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, June 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous
This examination will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Nursing Instructor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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 Senior Nursing Instructor.
DEFINITION:
Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class identify and analyze the training needs of a specific category or group of employees develop planning procedures, and training programs to meet their training needs, and conducts or arranges for the conduct of such programs as well as the evaluating of their effectiveness. Senior Nursing Instructors may be assigned to an in-service or other specialized education program. Senior Nursing Instructors normally work under the general technical and administrative supervision of a Nurse Education Director. They provide a full range of training of educational services to a particular segment of a large organization, or have responsibility for the development and implementation of a highly specialized and complex training or educational program throughout several segments of a large organization. Senior Nursing Instructors, In-Service, are expected to be skilled in training need identification and analysis, training program development, the conduct of instruction, and the evaluation of training effectiveness. In additions they must be able to deal effectively with subject matter which may be highly specialized and complex, or cover a wide range of nursing technology, including the scientific principles on which such technology is based, in addition to supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Assists Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Heads in the development of educational course content and the selection of teaching methods for prehospital care providers (e.g., EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers) in a specific geographical field division or specialty unit (e.g., Air Operations, lifeguards, dispatchers, advanced and basic life support personnel).
• Researches the training needs of prehospital care providers on an on-going basis.
• Presents training programs and instruction to prehospital care providers on a variety of topics that vary in complexity (e.g., prehospital knowledge and skills).
• Evaluates patient care provided by prehospital care providers.
• Leads prehospital care providers in the successful implementation of prehospital care policies and procedures, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Drives department-issued vehicles to various areas in Los Angeles County.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Two years' nursing education experience as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent.
LICENSE:
• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid California Class "C" Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
• A Nursing Instructor is defined as someone who develops specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision.
• License/Certificate Information: Applicants for this position are required to include a copies of the required licenses at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting their online application.
• Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work 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 Cindy.Delgado@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com 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 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. 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.
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: Cindy Delgado, (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Cindy.Delgado@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
35216A-EA
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, June 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous
This examination will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Nursing Instructor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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 Senior Nursing Instructor.
DEFINITION:
Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class identify and analyze the training needs of a specific category or group of employees develop planning procedures, and training programs to meet their training needs, and conducts or arranges for the conduct of such programs as well as the evaluating of their effectiveness. Senior Nursing Instructors may be assigned to an in-service or other specialized education program. Senior Nursing Instructors normally work under the general technical and administrative supervision of a Nurse Education Director. They provide a full range of training of educational services to a particular segment of a large organization, or have responsibility for the development and implementation of a highly specialized and complex training or educational program throughout several segments of a large organization. Senior Nursing Instructors, In-Service, are expected to be skilled in training need identification and analysis, training program development, the conduct of instruction, and the evaluation of training effectiveness. In additions they must be able to deal effectively with subject matter which may be highly specialized and complex, or cover a wide range of nursing technology, including the scientific principles on which such technology is based, in addition to supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Assists Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Heads in the development of educational course content and the selection of teaching methods for prehospital care providers (e.g., EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers) in a specific geographical field division or specialty unit (e.g., Air Operations, lifeguards, dispatchers, advanced and basic life support personnel).
• Researches the training needs of prehospital care providers on an on-going basis.
• Presents training programs and instruction to prehospital care providers on a variety of topics that vary in complexity (e.g., prehospital knowledge and skills).
• Evaluates patient care provided by prehospital care providers.
• Leads prehospital care providers in the successful implementation of prehospital care policies and procedures, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Drives department-issued vehicles to various areas in Los Angeles County.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Two years' nursing education experience as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent.
LICENSE:
• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid California Class "C" Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
• A Nursing Instructor is defined as someone who develops specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision.
• License/Certificate Information: Applicants for this position are required to include a copies of the required licenses at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting their online application.
• Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work 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 Cindy.Delgado@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com 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 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. 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.
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: Cindy Delgado, (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Cindy.Delgado@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SENIOR NURSING INSTRUCTOR - HOMELESSNESS position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in California offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
