THE POSITION
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting to fill one (1) Fleet Services Supervisor vacancy in the Fleet Services section of the Support Services Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS SUMMARY Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff responsible for vehicle, fire apparatus, equipment maintenance operations, and procuring of parts and equipment within the Fleet Services Center; oversees day-to-day activities of the maintenance shop; performs a variety of complex diesel vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance tasks; and performs related work as required.
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over technical staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is a full supervisory-level class that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized vehicle, fire apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
This classification is scheduled for the following cost of living adjustments:
- 2.75% increase effective May 2, 2025
- 2.54% increase effective May 1, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Recruitment Close Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
- Oral Interview: Week of June 24, 2024
- Selection Interview: Week of July 8, 2024
Please note, all schedule of event dates are subject to change based on the needs of the Authority.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess mobility to work in a warehouse environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend from fire apparatus and vehicles, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Employees primarily work in a maintenance shop and in the field and are exposed to loud and excessive noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, vermin, insects, and parasites, biologic and infectious agents, hazardous physical substances and odors, fumes, dust and air contaminants, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and moving parts, moving objects or other vehicles, and work at heights using stationary and mobile ladders. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays. May travel to and from remote locations for incident assignments and may be required to stay in remote locations without accommodations.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING:
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
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 Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources II Analyst at (714) 573-6810 or IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of an Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless abolished by the Assistant Chief / Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Nunez, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org.
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.
