Posting number: 14305-FD-2609-AA
Department: FIRE
Job classification: FIRE ENGINEER
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Public Safety, Fire & EMS
**Only current City of Oxnard Fire Department employees that meet the qualifications for the position of Fire Engineer are eligible for this promotional opportunity**
Under the general supervision of a Company Officer, respond to fire suppression and/or other emergencies by driving and operating fire apparatus and rescue equipment; is responsible for the operational readiness of all company fire apparatus and equipment; performs inspection and code enforcement assignments for fire prevention; and participates in fire and life safety educational programs.
Fire Engineer is a journey level position responsible for independently performing the full scope of assigned duties including driving, operating, inspecting and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Fire Engineers may also provide training for lower level personnel, and must be able to exercise judgment and initiative. This position is distinguished from the lower classification of Firefighter by the specialized and complex work performed and higher degree of complex decision making in the absence of supervision.
Supervision of a Fire Engineer is provided by a Company Officer. Oxnard Fire Department Engineers do not routinely exercise supervision.
(Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):
(The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification)
Completion of the Following Specialized Equipment Operational Procedures Checklists & Driving Evaluation:
The exam process will consist of four exam components outlined below. Candidates must receive a passing score on the Written Exam to proceed to the next exam component. The names of candidates passing all components of the exam process will be certified to an eligibility list.
Suggested study materials include, but are not limited to:
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).
Submit NEOGOV/Goverment Jobs online application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required. Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), and /or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The salary shown on this job bulletin is reflective of the Fire Department shift work schedule.
The work schedule of this position may vary depending on assignment.
This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
Should a high number of qualified candidates apply, we reserve the right to conduct a comparative screening to determine which applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment and selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact Annette Adams at annette.adams@oxnard.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Oxnard is located on the “Gold Coast” of sunny California, approximately halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and is known as the gateway to the Channel Islands. Oxnard is a thriving center of commerce, tourism and industry in Ventura County. Oxnard is the largest city in the County with its population of over 200,000 residents. Oxnard services the needs of its culturally diverse population.
While the City maintains steady growth with new development, it also promotes the preservation and economic health of its historic downtown. The City also operates more than 50 park facilities for its residents, as well as special purpose facilities. Oxnard’s leadership has adopted a plan with vision and conviction for an exciting future to further enhance business development and the quality of life.
Oxnard is the only full-service city in Ventura County. Incorporated as a general law city in 1903, Oxnard operates under the council-manager form of government. The City consists of an elected Mayor holding a two-year term and four council members elected at large for four-year overlapping terms. The City Council acts as the Community Development Commission’s Successor Agency and, supplemented by two tenant commissioners, as the Housing Authority. The City Council is advised by several citizen commissions and committees.
The population has grown significantly in the last fifty years, providing many challenges to local government and residents. Oxnard continually offers many opportunities for its enterprising and forward-thinking business community, while maintaining a family-friendly environment, as evidenced by the new parks that have opened throughout the City. As Oxnard evolves, the City will continue to strive to maintain a balance between its residents’ needs and being a “business friendly” community.
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