OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSIOLOGIST

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting applications from
Monday, June 16, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (PT) to Monday, June 30, 2025 5:00 p.m. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER

34866B

WHY WORK FOR US?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more details on the outstanding benefits provided by Los Angeles County, please visit: https//hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

DEFINITION :
Directs programs of physiological fitness for County employees through the County's Occupational Health Services.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative and technical direction of a physician and plan, organize, and direct the activities of a physical fitness program such as the cardiopulmonary program within the County's Occupational Health Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains the Fire Department's Peer Fitness training program.
• Develops and maintains the recruit fitness program.
• Coordinates and oversees training and continuing education for Peer Fitness Trainers and Fitness Ambassadors.
• Provides individualized consultation to Fire Department personnel.
• Analyzes injury and illness trends among Fire Department personnel.
• Evaluates fitness equipment.
• Serves on the Fire Department's Fitness for Life technical committee.
• Assists in the development of fitness, health, and wellness-related articles.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY :
Three years' experience in either teaching exercise physiology at the accredited college or university level, or planning and conducting programs of physiological fitness evaluation in a medical setting. A Master's degree* in Physiology or Physical Education with specialization in exercise physiology may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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.

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.

*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission date. 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. standard. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

OUT OF CLASS :
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission date. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 35% assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility
• Deductive Reasoning

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I to be invited to Part II.

Part II: Structured interview, weighted 65% assessing:

• Continual Learning
• Physical Fitness Program Design
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Fitness Evaluation
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Technical Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Oral Communication

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added onto the list of eligible candidates.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS :
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

TEST PREPARATION :
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ( https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ).

Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS :
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important to provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

• Erik.Walton@fire.lacounty.gov
• Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• Domain: @ fire.lacounty.gov
• Domain: @ hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Test scores cannot be given over the phone .
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION :

Applications will be processed as they are received.

The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
VETERAN'S CREDIT :
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email to the exam analyst at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as soon as possible. If you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before promulgating the list of eligible candidates.

VACANCY INFORMATION :
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill Occupational Health Physiologist vacancies within the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, as they occur.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of worked performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or recission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

NOTE: The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please check the application to ensure that your documents are uploaded by signing into your profile and reviewing the submitted application. Applicants must submit all required documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, license, certificates, etc.) at the time of filing (preferred) or you may e-mail documents within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name and the subject line must include the exam name Occupational Health Physiologist and exam number 34866B. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection.
PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For candidates 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: https://lacountylibrary.org/

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member 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 .

TESTING ACCOMODATIONS :
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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: Erik.Walton@fire.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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