Fire Protection Engineering Technician Job Description Sample

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$66,231 to $96,841; $74,082 to $108,346; $82,496 to $120,582; and $89,637 to $131,063

NOTES:

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

A Fire Protection Engineering Associate performs professional engineering work in the application of engineering principles to problems of safeguarding life and property against loss from fire, explosions and related hazards; applies state and local regulations to guard against hazardous material and toxic chemical releases; conducts fire and life safety reviews of building plans and field inspections for new construction projects.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering; or

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training recognized by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

PROCESS NOTES

• Applicants applying under Requirement No. 1 who are within six months of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may apply. However, an appointment cannot be made until the educational requirements as described have been met.

• Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 must list their Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification number in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Applicants who fail to provide their EIT certification number will not be considered further in this examination.

• Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for a maximum duration of three years. In order to successfully complete the temporary training period, new appointees must obtain their Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate within three years. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class.

• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

• Applicants who have received formal education, training or experience in fire protection engineering are especially desired.

• Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.

• Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the interview in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on the reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

After meeting minimum qualifications, and in accordance with Rule 4.2 as stated above, candidates will be scheduled for the following:

Examination Weight:

Essay: Advisory

Interview: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Initiative, Objectivity, Teamwork, Tact, Written Communication, and Industry Knowledge, including knowledge of: the application of science and engineering principles, such as fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; fire protection engineering principles and practices, including the dynamics and characteristics of fire and its products of combustion; the design, installation, and use of manual and automatic fire extinguishing devices and systems; building construction for fire rated assemblies, such as fire walls and fire partitions; the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Fire Protection Engineering Associate.

Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Protection Engineering Associate. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. The advisory essay will be administered online. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the online advisory essay, and will be required to do so by the date provided in the instructions sent to them via email. Candidates who fail to complete the online advisory essay may be disqualified. It is anticipated that the online advisory essay will be administered MAY 7, 2018 to MAY 14, 2018.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JUNE 18, 2018 to JUNE 29, 2018.

NOTES:

• This examination is based on a validation study.

• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.

• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated in this bulletin.

• A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

What you will do

Johnson Controls invites you to apply for this fire protectionengineering master's internship located in Landsdale, PA. This internship isdesigned to provide you with a positive work/training experience andchallenging objectives. Specific identified internship responsibilities areoutlined below.

How you will do it:

Participate in the development of innovative tools and applications forthe fire protection and suppression industries.

• Confers with research personnel and other technical functions as required to clarify and resolve problems and develop designs;

• Maintains a working knowledge of general industry and specific agency approval requirements, to ensure compliance is maintained in designs;

• Prepares design layouts and specifications;

• Prepares and presents reports and presentations as needed;

• Performs all elements of the job in accordance with established procedures.

Duration:This will be a full-time summer 2018 internship.

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What we look for

RequiredQualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time master's level student at an accredited U.S. college or university

• Pursuing MS in fire protection engineering

• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fire suppression industry, Analyzing Information, Design, Software Testing, Documentation, Problem Solving &Teamwork.

Johnson Controls is an equal employmentopportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualifiedindividual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Formore information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with adisability and you require an accommodation during the application process,please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

Our Company's engineering practices, formerly known as Failure Analysis Associates, are the leaders in the investigation, analysis, and prevention of accidents and failures. For more than forty years we have worked on significant disaster and failure investigations and have helped many corporations analyze products that you find in the market today. For over twenty years, our Environmental practices have provided scientific solutions to complex environmental problems around the world, and our Health Sciences group is one of the nation's foremost organizations applying epidemiology, toxicology, and other health sciences expertise to public and corporate health issues.

Description

Duties include testing and inspection of fire sprinkler and alarm systems, and preventive maintenance with knowledge of multiple manufacturers? products. This position must prepare accurate and timely reports, including signed inspections and service tickets and perform other duties as directed or necessary.

Requirements
Qualified candidates must have:

A minimum of 1 - 2 years of field fire inspection experience
Relevant training/experience/education

Our team of electrical engineers performs a wide array of investigations ranging from electric power systems to semiconductor devices. We operate laboratories for testing both heavy equipment and light electronic equipment. Our scope of work includes the traditional electric power and electric energy systems, as well as electronic components and systems that are the foundation for our computer, instrumentation, control, and communications systems.

What you will do

The Firefighter/Technician will be performing tests and evaluations on fire suppression and mechanical piping equipment and other assigned tasks.

Reads and interprets test plans and procedures; using determines set-up and gives feedback to design and engineering to finalize plans and procedures.

Conducts testing of Tyco products in accordance with supplied procedures.

This function includes assembly of test items, acquisition/procurement of test equipment, set-up of tests, running test, Fire Tests, data collection, tear down of test systems, and other incidental tasks.

Uses computerized and analog data acquisition methods to collect data.

What we look for

Preferred:

Technical Trade School certification and 2 years work related experience

AutoCAD experience

Firefighter or Machine Shop experience

NFPA 1001, Fire 1.

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

About Us

Shambaugh & Son L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is a construction/engineering firm. We specialize in the Design-Build method of construction resulting in fast-track delivery of the project improvements to our clients. We are one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. and the only one with all eight M.E.P (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Automation, Refrigeration, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) design and installation capabilities in-house. We perform over $700 million of construction projects per year with over 1,800-2,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Our success has been driven by our ability to attract and retain knowledgeable and seasoned professionals to work on the Shambaugh team. As we continue to build on our Shambaugh success story, we are looking to complement our existing experienced engineering staff with motivated and talented individuals who are interested in expanding their engineering knowledge and gaining valuable work experience.

Shambaugh & Son is proud to be the Design-Builder of four U.S. Food Plant of the Year award winning facilities and two U.S. Dairy Plants of the Year. We have reached this seemingly impossible achievement by not only building buildings so our clients can build their business, but by striving for excellence in everything we do! We bring "value added" with not only our unique Design-Build, self-perform approach, but leverage our industry's #1 Food Plant experienced team to design streamlined, significantly more efficient plants and improved processes.

At Shambaugh, we recognize people as our most important resource, and it is our mission to produce the industry's highest level of quality services, safety and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Title

Fire Protection Service Coordinator – Brea, CA

Job Summary

Perform a wide variety of customer service/dispatching and administrative duties required to bill, receive, screen, record, prioritize, assign, and close customer requests for technical service support and inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Scheduling, Billing and Dispatch of Inspectors.

• Receive Customer requests for service in a professional manner, obtaining needed information to efficiently dispatch the calls.

• Accurately enter the service request information in the service system while the customer is on the phone and provide customer with a reasonable estimated time of arrival (i.e. morning or afternoon).Review the Accounts Receivable status while the customer is on the phone and secure payment if account is past due. Involve supervisor if account is past due to see if customer needs to pay for service COD.

• Utilize the automated scheduler functionality and assign the service call to the optimal technician based on skills, territories, customer preferred technician (if applicable), availability of the technician, service contract response time criticality of the call and proximity to the customer.

• Take ownership of service calls from the creation of the service request through service completion proactively escalating issues to the Technician Supervisor and Technician.

• Reassign work as needed to manage customer's expectations, making judgments based on current workloads and priorities.

• Contact the customer to communicate status changes that could impact the accuracy of the estimated time of arrival, including early arrivals.

• Professionally field customer complaints and attempt to resolve, involving your supervisor when necessary. Ensure complete closure of customer complaints using a documented process that takes the complaint from first call to positive feedback from the customer that they are satisfied with the result.

• Validate technicians' debrief information and perform invoicing transactions daily/weekly. All completed service requests should be debriefed/invoiced within one week of the service date.

• Follow the company endorsed business process and best practices for dispatch and make recommendations on dispatch system/process improvements to your supervisor.

• Maintain Document Retention Strategy for retaining hard and electronic copies of service acknowledgements, work orders, and inspection reports.

• Maintain accurate customer database by updating customers, contacts, equipment and customer/service notes.

• Maintain confidentiality of customer and employer information at all times.

• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to multi-task!!

• High School Degree or higher.

• Manage multiple tasks – incoming calls, scheduling, internal personnel, etc.

• Highly organized, self-motivated and a strong work ethic.

• Self-starter and a motivated team player.

• Excellent customer service and phone skills.

• Control dispatchers schedule phone skills a plus.

• Ability to deal with strong personalities.

• Great communication skills.

• Attention to detail and work with a sense of urgency.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – testing to be completed.

• Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Description:

• Must have active or ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work

• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria

• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting

• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems

• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET III Certification in Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Professional registration and membership in technical society

• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials

• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting

• Practical field experience

• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Overview

RDK, an NV5 Company, has a need for a Fire Protection Engineer.

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

In this role, you will develop plans and specifications, calculations, reports, and cost estimates on a number of concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional engineering tasks in fire protection engineering, under the supervision of a senior engineer and/or project manager.

• May obtain field data by conducting field visits to project sites both in state and out of state. May require overnight travel. Document existing conditions onto paper.

• Reviews work of junior level engineers, designers and technicians to ensure quality.

• Solves standard engineering problems.

• Obtains knowledge of building codes and stays current with building code changes.

• Performs research and writes reports.

• Performs equipment takeoffs for estimating purposes.

• Within fire protection, is able to design and lay out routine portions of a project by ACAD or other means, and is moderately proficient in CAD. Is able to draft the design him or herself.

• Develops plans, specifications and cost estimates for a limited number of concurrent projects.

• Creates final design documents.

• Will perform calculations as well as operate various software packages related to various portions of the design package.

• Using knowledge of the kinds of projects the firm designs, is able to specify engineering systems from catalogs or CADD systems.

• Prepares studies, drawing or sketching as required.

• Other duties may include but are not limited to cutting/trimming of plans, blueprint making, photocopying, plotting, scanning, packaging, mailing, and any other miscellaneous duties which may be required from time to time to assist in the smooth operation of the firm.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ABET-accredited engineering curriculum with 4+ years of acceptable engineering experience; in lieu of a degree, must have a minimum of 12 years of specific on-the-job experience in the consulting engineering field including developing plans and specifications in his/her technical specialty.

• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles of the discipline he/she is designing.

• Formal training in Autocad preferred but commensurate experience may be sufficient.

• Must be moderately proficient in the operation of a computer and CAD systems, specifically AutoCad Release 2012.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Certifications/Licenses:

• EIT preferred

NV5 offers a complete and competitive benefits package.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Excellence Leaves a Lasting Impression

Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world's most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 14,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients' needs.

Our New York or New Jersey office is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to play an active regional role in the management, consultation and design of industrial and laboratory projects. This position will work closely with leading architects/engineers, process designers, end-users and building developers/owners developing innovative, facility-specific, and performance-based solutions for a wide range of commercial, government and institutional projects.

This position will work closely with the Americas regional fire leadership on project delivery and business development activities focused on the growth of Arup's Science & Industry offerings in the Americas and beyond.

You will be working with a creative, innovative, and self-motivated team of fire safety consultants in New York, in the Americas Region and across other Arup regions. We are supported by Arup's Fire Engineering teams located in 20 offices around the world. The successful candidate will manage their own projects and junior engineers being supported by the wider team as necessary. The role will involve interactive and collaborative working with our fire engineers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.

As a senior member of the Fire Engineering team, the candidate will have strong negotiating skills and experience in leading project teams. The candidate will be a team player capable of imparting knowledge and experience, peer review and mentoring for more junior members of the team.

The candidate should possess the following base skills and competencies:

• Experience in code consulting, calculations/modeling for hazardous areas, risk assessments, and suppression/detection for special hazards

• Additional experience in developing performance-based strategies and/or code alternates, utilizing basic fire engineering and chemical hazard principles

• FPE degree and/or chemical engineering degree, with industrial, manufacturing and/or process facility experience welcome.

• Be able to manage multiple projects immediately, including developing proposals, project planning, staffing, budgeting, monitoring and successful project delivery

• Must have experience with ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) model building and fire codes and NFPA 30, 45, 55, etc.

Desired skills & qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in fire engineering or chemical process safety engineering

• Master's degree in engineering discipline, preferably fire protection/fire engineering

• Project experience in a broad range of industrial & laboratory projects that might include sectors such as: bio/pharmaceutical, semiconductor/flat panel, consumer products, chemical production/storage, and fueling operations, as well as varying types of hazardous materials (gases, liquids and solids).

• Strong industrial/laboratory owner and designer relationships in the Americas

• Proven experience in presenting special hazards design approaches to code officials

• Skill in preparing code/standard equivalencies and variances

• PE in fire protection engineering and/or chemical engineering

• Candidate will ideally have experience in a number of the following skill sets:

• Group H occupancy and Control Area design

• Hazardous ventilation requirements and design

• Electrically classified (hazardous) locations

• Spill control & secondary containment

• Protection for special hazards – eg. foam/water suppression and gas/flame detection

• FM Global Datasheets

• Suppression design basis for flammable and combustible liquid storage

• Combustible dust hazard evaluation

• Chemical processing and associated unit operations

• Design of fire suppression systems

• AutoCAD and Revit experience

Candidate must possess good communication skills essential for team-based working, excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Description:

Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer/Designer

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry is currently seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer/Designer for our Fairfax, VA Headquarters. Duties will include plumbing/fire protection system design, drawing production, specification writing, discipline coordination between the various trades, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and code/peer reviews. Successful candidate will work within a fast paced team oriented environment on a variety of project types and sizes.

The work may include the design of base building and tenant interior systems on government, commercial, retail, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, highrise, and various other types of projects. Successful candidate may be requested to participate in plumbing/fire protection opportunities in other Dewberry offices. Duties may also include the oversight and management of younger staff, review of plumbing/fire projection systems designed by others, interface with code officials and contractors, working with architects and clients, and working with others within the Dewberry organization. Pursuit of registrations, accreditations, and continuing education related to Dewberry areas of practice will be encouraged including USGBC LEED Accreditation, ASPE CPD certification, and Professional Engineering license. Educational and exam costs will be reimbursed in accordance with Dewberry Employee Handbook and Company Policies. Excellent opportunity for experienced engineer ready to take the next step in their career.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design for commercial, government, healthcare, and high-rise residential projects;

• ASPE Certified in Plumbing (CPD) preferred;

• BSME or Arch Engineering degree preferred;

• Virginia, Maryland, or DC PE license preferred;

• LEED Accreditation preferred;

• Federal Government Security Clearance preferred.

• Must have experience in performing plumbing and fire protection calculations, equipment selections, and system design for listed project types.

• Must have experience designing with AutoCAD MEP and Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience using Revit MEP. Experience with Navisworks would be a plus.

• Must be a self-starter with initiative, drive and determination.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.