Firefighter Trainee
Company: Orange County Fire Authority
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 4, 2024
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
Salary (during academy): -$5,815.33 per month* -
Salary (first day of the pay period -following academy graduation):
-$6,581.13 per month* (Base Salary Step 1) + $592.30 (9% EMT Pay)**
= $7,173.43 per month -*Salary listed includes a 2.75% increase due
on March 21, 2025 per Article XXIV, Section 2 of the -. This
classification is also scheduled to receive a 2.75% salary range
increase effective March 20, 2026. -**Additional bonus pay may be
applicable after academy graduation, depending on eligibility
criteria specified in Article XXIV, Section 2 of the -.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting
applications for the position of Firefighter Trainee. -Please
review the entire recruitment bulletin for important information
before applying.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple future academies. -
-SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: -Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.:
-Last day to apply on-lineNovember 1, 2024 - December 22, 2024:
-Biddle Physical Agility Test coordinated by the OCFA (possession
of a current Biddle Physical Ability Certificate completed on or
after April 1, 2024 will be accepted as substitute for this portion
of the selection process) -January 6 - 24, 2025: -Oral Interview
-TBD: -Eligibility List EstablishedFebruary 1 - 28, 2025: -Chief's
Interview -March 10 - May 31, 2025: -Background Investigation,
Pre-employment Medical Examination, and Pre-Academy Physical
Fitness Assessment -June 6, 2025: -Academy On-Boarding Orientation
-July 25, 2025: -First Day of Fire Academy 62
-Please note, all dates are subject to change.
CLASS SUMMARY: -Under close supervision in a training capacity, to
learn to perform firefighting duties used in the suppression of
structural, aircraft, wildland, and other types of fires; to learn
to perform routine fire prevention activities; and to learn other
duties as required. -
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: -
This is a trainee class. Incumbents attend an OCFA departmental
academy to develop and demonstrate the minimum qualifications
required for entry into a career as a firefighter. Appointment as a
firefighter is based on satisfactory evaluations and graduation
from the academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To review the entire Firefighter Trainee job description please go
to .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at time of
application): - -Must be at least 18 years of age -Possession of a
high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) -No
experience required -LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS (position
requirement at time of application): -Possession of a valid Class C
Driver License or out of state equivalent -Possession of a valid,
current California or National Registry Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) License -A valid, current California Paramedic
License or National Registry Paramedic License will be accepted in
lieu of a valid California or National Registry EMT License. -
-Applicants MUST -attach a copy of their valid, current California
or National Registry EMT or Paramedic License at time of
application submission. -Only a copy of one of the licenses below
will meet this requirement.
Failure to submit required document at time of application will
result in disqualification.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Possession of a valid, current
California or National Registry Paramedic License -Completion of a
California State certified Firefighter I Academy -Possession of a
California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I Certificate -Bilingual
speaking skills (English and one of the following languages:
Spanish, Farsi, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese,
Urdu, Hindi, Tagalog or American Sign Language)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ONLINE APPLICATION: -Human Resources will screen all applications
for minimum qualifications as listed above. - -WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
-The OCFA utilizes the FCTC's Statewide Eligibility List (SEL).
Applicants must be on the FCTC SEL at the end of OCFA's application
acceptance period, Monday, September 30, 2024. The requirements to
be placed on the FCTC SEL are as follows: - -
ORAL PANEL -INTERVIEW: -The minimum passing score is 80%. -The
panel interview will have a weight of 75% of the candidate's
overall score. - All candidates who achieve a passing score on the
panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list. -
The panel interview will be arranged by Human Resources. -Human
Resources will notify referred candidates by EMAIL of the scheduled
dates, times, and locations. -
ELIGIBILITY LIST: -Placement on the eligibility list will be
established based on a combination of the written examination (25%)
and the panel oral interview scores (75%). -The Biddle Physical
Ability Test is pass/fail. -The eligibility list will remain in
effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment
or until all the names on the list are exhausted. -The eligibility
list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the
Assistant Chief / Human Resources Director. - -CHIEF'S INTERVIEW:
-Candidates who successfully complete the Chief's interview may be
invited to begin the pre-employment background process. - -The
Chief's interview will be arranged by Human Resources. -Human
Resources will notify referred candidates by EMAIL of the scheduled
dates, times, and locations. -
SELECTION: -Tentative selections will be completed after the Fire
Chief interviews. -Final placement in any academy will be
determined based on successful completion of: -Pre-employment
medical examination -Background check -Pre-academy physical fitness
assessment -PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION: -Candidate must
successfully complete a comprehensive pre-employment medical exam
including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND: -Candidate must successfully complete a
comprehensive pre-employment background investigation including but
not limited to fingerprinting, current and previous employment
history check, reference check, DMV check, criminal history check,
and licensure/certification check. -
PRE-ACADEMY PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT: -Candidate must complete a
comprehensive Pre-Academy Physical Fitness Assessment through the
OCFA's designated assessment vendor. -
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a
criminal conviction check (Live-Scan), comprehensive pre-employment
medical exam and drug screen, and pre-academy physical fitness
assessment. - -After an offer of employment is made, a candidate
must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United
States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of
1986. - -LOYALTY OATH: -All new employees must take an oath of
allegiance to the United States of America and the State of
California. - -AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA ACCOMMODATION):
-In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who
needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing
should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at
(714) 573 - 6816 or via email at within 72 hours prior to the need
for the accommodation. - -TOBACCO PRODUCTS: -Employees represented
by the OCPFA hired after September 1, 2016 are not permitted to use
tobacco products on or off duty. -
QUESTIONS: -All questions regarding this position should be
directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714)
573 - 6816 or via email at . - -NOTE: -The provisions of this
publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any
provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without
notice. -
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.
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