FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY OFFICER I (DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT)

State of California
State of California

IT

Sacramento County, CA, USA

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under lead direction of the Supervising Architect and lead direction of the Fire and Life Safety Officer II in Access and Fire & Life Safety Plan Review Unit, the position performs entry level fire and life safety plan checking, reviewing and collaborating with the FLSO II on larger more complex construction project plans, verifying non-compliant issues are corrected for approval (Back-Check) and reviewing construction change documents for approval in order to determine and ensure compliance of the California Building Code (CBC), applicable regulations and standards for public schools, community colleges, and state-owned essential services buildings.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.