Job Description

Job Description and Duties

For questions on the duties of these positions, please contact Battalion Chief Jim Mahoney by email at Jim.Mahoney@fire.ca.gov
These positions are located in Fortuna, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents. 

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

• Must successfully complete Heavy Fire Equipment Operator training courses during the probationary period as a condition of employment and all required training prior to response.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class upon appointment.

• Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy.

Benefits

$6230 - $7694 Range A Base Salary (paid every month)

$6838 - $8446 Range B Base Salary (paid every month)

$2117 - $2615 Range A Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$2324 - $2870 Range B Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$102,281 – $126,323 Annual Compensation Range A

$112,268 – $138,662 Annual Compensation Range B

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website. 

Bargaining Unit 8 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. A two-year commitment starting on the date of appointment may be required prior to inter-unit transfer. C ompletion of the appropriate JAC apprenticeship program may also be required  prior to inter-unit transfer .

Eligibility Information

To be eligible for consideration, y ou must have taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on the current department certification list, be e ligible to transfer, or be e ligible to reinstate.

Possible TAU candidates may be considered pending exam availability.

Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum. An employee gains no status or rights as a result of the TAU appointment and an employee who has had only a TAU appointment has no reinstatement eligibility. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU.

If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification.  If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, OR if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated within 48 hours of the exam results being released.

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General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found  here.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: 
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Other -

  Copy of your completed CAL FIRE HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Supplemental Form:  CAL FIRE HFEO Supplemental Form

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Night shift, Weekend work

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