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This recruitment is set to close on Tuesday January 2, 2024. All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Under direction, to have primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment; to perform skilled firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to assist with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. COMPLETED ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA NEOGOV
2. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1A
3. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1B
4. STATE FIRE MARSHAL FIREFIGHTER I CERTIFICATION
5. VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS C WITH FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENTS
(IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES TO HR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE)
PROMOTIONAL TEST - CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO CIVIL SERVICE RULE VI, SECTION 170, THIS PROCESS WILL BE A PROMOTIONAL TEST AND ONLY FULL TIME CITY EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AND MUST POSSES THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION AS SET FOR IN THE POSITION SPECIFICATIONS.
TESTING
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED OR HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE ACTING FIRE ENGINEER CERTIFICATION PROCESS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION. CANDIDATES WHO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE PUT ON THE SUBJECT ELIGIBILITY LIST AND CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION.
The tentative date for the practical examination is Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Location: TBD
The practical examination will include the following:
Driving Test- 25%
Engine Company Operations- 25%
Truck company operations- 25%
Pre-Trip - 25%
A candidate must take part in all four components of the examination and must pass each component with 70% or greater to be placed on the eligibility list.
A successful candidate will be familiar with the following:
- IFSTA Manual- Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator 2nd Edition
- Truck Company Operations by John Mittendorf
- Montebello Fire Department Hydraulics Manual
- Montebello Fire Department Truck Manual
- Montebello Fire Department Training Manual
- Apparatus Owner's Manuals
- Montebello Tools & Equipment Specifications
- Montebello Fire Department Code 3 Driving Manual
- Montebello Fire Department Acting Engineers Task Book
- Montebello Fire Department Map Guide
- Core Values + Mission /Vision
- Firefighter Code of Ethics
Responds to fire and emergency alarms; drives equipment, selecting the most direct route to fire and emergency scenes; performs technical equipment operation assignments at fire and emergency scenes; performs normal firefighting, emergency medical service, and other emergency functions as needed; may assist with laying hose lines and raising ladders; performs regular station and equipment maintenance work; cleans living quarters, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition; tests fire hoses and hydrants; relays and receives radio messages at fire scenes; assists with cleanup and salvage work after fires are extinguished; reviews Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and emergency service procedures; participates in training exercises; performs fire inspection and prevention work; may assist with training less experienced staff; may meet the public, making presentations to further Department public relations; may assume the duties of a Fire Captain in a Captain's absence.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of appropriate valid California Class C Driver license with firefighter endorsements at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment in this position.
- Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician certification at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment in this position.
Education: State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1A & 1B Certification; State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification.
Work Background: Three years of responsible work experience comparable to that of a Firefighter with the City of Montebello OR a current/non-probationary Fire Engineer in good standing with a California Fire agency.
Knowledge of:
- Methods and principles of fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, emergency medical response, and hazardous material control.
- Operation, maintenance, and capabilities of firefighting and emergency rescue equipment.
- Practical hydraulics and pump operations.
- Fire codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Adhere to Firefighter Code of Ethics and Core Values
- Engage and Collaborate with all Fire Department Staff
- Lead participate and train during the Engineer Academy
- Understand and act in accordance with Department policy, rules, and regulations.
- Drive fire and emergency response equipment safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of fire and emergency response equipment.
- Apply firefighting and emergency service techniques and methods in a variety of situations.
- Compute engine and nozzle pressures and operate pumping equipment.
- Interpret, explain, and apply fire codes and regulations.
- Assist with fire inspections and prevention activities.
- Meet established standards of physical endurance and agility.
- Effectively represent the fire service functions of the Department with the public.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing and an email.
- Learn local geography, including the location of mains, hydrants, and the major fire hazards of the City.
You must apply via NEOGOV and upload the required documents to your NEOGOV application.
Candidates will be invited to an oral interview process.
Failure to submit all required documents will disqualify a candidate from the process.
SELECTION:
Candidates who pass the oral interview process will be placed on an eligibility list which may remain valid for up to one year.
Prior to appointment, Candidate must:
Volunteer Packet
Complete DOJ/FBI LiveScan
Submit DMV H6
Sports physical
PLEASE NOTE:
As of August 24, 2021, the City of Montebello implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting work. The City encourages applicants to get a free vaccination at a place of their choice or at any walk-in clinic. A candidate's vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the post-offer pre-employment physical examination. Request for exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy may be submitted for a medical or sincerely held religious belief and will go through a determination process.
**The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.**Employment Type: Full Time
