Extra Help Fire Crew Boss

County of Tulare; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulare County Fire Department is recruiting extra-help firefighters to serve in various locations across Tulare County. The list supports current and future vacancies for up to six months; assignments and hours vary by opening.

A pre-employment process may include drug testing and background checks with E-Verify in some cases. Essential duties include supervising crews, directing firefighting operations, planning work, and training subordinates.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a full-time career Firefighter or Fire Apparatus Engineer, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of firefighting practices, safety, and supervision of subordinates.
• Ability to analyze fire and emergency situations and take effective action.
• Ability to read and apply departmental policies and procedures.
• Willingness to obtain required California driver’s license and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Crew Members on an assigned shift.
• Direct firefighting crew in the suppression of wildland fires and other emergency responses.
• Be a contributing rater on performance appraisals.
• Plan and assign work.
• Provide instructions and training to subordinate personnel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire service certifications (I-300 ICS, IS-800, S-212, S-215, S-230, S-290, CPR/First Aid)

Job description

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Fire Department located in various locations throughout Tulare County. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Fire Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

• Supervise Crew Members on an assigned shift.
• Direct firefighting crew in the suppression of wildland fires and other emergency responses.
• Be a contributing rater on performance appraisals.
• Plan and assign work.
• Provide instructions and training to subordinate personnel.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a full-time career Firefighter or Fire Apparatus Engineer (or equivalent) with a land management agency or a full-time department where essential functions including hazardous fuels and three mitigation have been demonstrated.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures of firefighting and prevention including overhaul and salvage for structural, aircraft, wildland, and other types of fires.
• Operations, capabilities, and effectiveness of equipment including extinguishing agents, vehicles, pumping apparatus, and chainsaws.
• Safety practices, fire hazards, combustibles, and potentially dangerous situations as they relate to fire prevention, fire suppression, and other emergency situations.
• Principles and techniques of supervision related to direction, control, and evaluation of subordinates.
• Principles and practices of instructing and training subordinates.

Skill/Ability to:

• Supervise and train subordinate personnel engaged in fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and salvage work.
• Analyze fire and other emergency situations accurately and take effective action.
• Read, understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to fire suppression and prevention work.
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise oral presentations.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

License or Certificate:

• I-300-Intermediate ICS
• IS-800 B‑National Response Framework, an Introduction
• S-212 and possession of intermediate faller card from previous or current employer
• S-215 or Fire Command IC or Company Officer 2E‑Wildland Incident Operations
• S-230‑Single Resource Boss
• S-290‑Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (online course is valid for this process)
• AHA or ARC Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid
• (Applicants may be qualified to open a Crew Boss (CRWB) task book)

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

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