Job Abstract

The Division IV Administrative Fire Captain recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captains will be considered.

Your application MUST include all current, relevant OCFA work experience to be considered for this position. Failure to include your OCFA work experience along with any other related qualifying experience in the work history section of your application will result in disqualification from the selection process.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The Division Administrative Captain position are eligible for either a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, at the discretion of the Division Chief.

ADDITIONAL PAY:

Per the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 Side Letter Agreement - Eligibility for SAP-SIP, Division Administrative Fire Captains are eligible for 7.5% Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and/or 10% Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the IAFF - Local 3631 MOU, page 105 for additional information.

VEHICLE USE:

The Division Administrative Captain has the use of an authority vehicle and work directly with the respective Division Chief.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under the direction of the Division Chief, serve as a liaison with city, county, and state officials as directed.
• Represent the OCFA at various meetings and public events.
• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities.
• Research, analyze, and interpret technical data.
• Prepare written staff reports and oral presentations covering a variety of policy and procedural issues.
• Staff the Department Operations Center (DOC) during major incidents.
• Other miscellaneous administrative duties as necessary or required.

Division Administrative Fire Captains have the opportunity to participate in the following programs:

• Department Safety Officer and participate in the on-call program

Please click on the following links to view the complete classification specification for Fire Captain.

• Current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captain
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others
• Strong written communication and computer skills

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application
• Resumé outlining qualifications (1-page maximum)
• Cover memo of interest

All materials must be submitted with your online application no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last day to submit online application: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon)
• Panel Interview: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (C shift)
• Expected Start Date: October 4, 2024

Please Note: The above schedule is subject to change based on department need.

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to the Division IV Chief, Scott Wiedensohler at scottwiedensohler@ocfa.org.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV:

Please contact Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6828 or via email at juliekwak@ocfa.org.

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 Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst I at juliekwak@ocfa.org within 72 hours of the need for an accommodation.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter, Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst I at juliekwak@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

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.