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Posted : Sunday, August 25, 2024 11:12 AM
The Job
(Base hourly rate for 40 hours with 16 hours scheduled overtime weekly)
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!
REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!
The San Bernardino County Fire District is recruiting for Fire Suppression Aides III who act as lead workers over Professional Hand Crews, and may work as a Dozer Swamper.
Aides and Crews perform a variety of tasks requiring arduous manual labor in the prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires, and provide support during fire suppression emergencies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Physical Ability: The employees in this class are responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.
The work in this class demands heavy physical labor for periods of varying duration under hazardous conditions and in all weather conditions.
This includes, but is not limited to, hiking trails, working in steep, uneven terrain, working in confined areas, and working in smoke-filled limited visibility environments.
This position requires the strength and physical abilities necessary to perform the duties of a fire fighter as specified by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
Training includes successful completion of the NWCG Missoula Interagency Hotshot Physical Ability.
Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards.
Positions: Applicants must be willing to work anywhere within San Bernardino County.
Employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Fire and Special Districts Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos.
License: Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
Minimum Requirements Must possess both Experience and Certifications: Experience: Option A: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience as a Fire Suppression Aide for San Bernardino County Fire District within the last three (3) years.
Option B: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience with another wildland firefighting agency within the last two (2) years.
-AND- Certifications: Candidates must possess all of the following certifications: NWCG or CICCS Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-212 Wildland Chain Saws NOTE: A copy of the required certifications, or a copy of the CA Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card), verifying completion of training courses, MUST be attached to the application.
If you have recently completed the courses and are awaiting certificates, you may substitute a recent letter from the training agency indicating the specific training courses & dates of completion.
Desired Qualifications Candidates with possession of the following certifications are highly desired: NWCG or CICCS Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) Qualified Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT 4) I-300 Intermediate ICS S219 or CA219 Firing Operations Intermediate Faller Type 2 (FAL 2) Be sure to submit a copy of all your certifications, if not included on your Red Card.
Selection Process Physical Agility Test: Candidates will need to complete a Physical Agility Test.
Candidates will be notified once the dates for the physical agility and selection interviews are scheduled.
The Physical Agility will consist of: 1.
5 mile run in under 10 minutes and 35 seconds Max push-ups in 1 min.
(minimum of 25) Max sit-ups in 1 min.
(minimum of 40) Max pull-ups in 1 min.
(minimum is based on weight) Greater than 170lbs = 4 pull-ups 135-169lbs = 5 pull-ups 110-134lbs = 6 pull-ups Less than 109lbs = 7 pull-ups Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail.
Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.
Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications.
Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.
com.
Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.
sbcounty.
gov".
Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated.
Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.
Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.
We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Aides and Crews perform a variety of tasks requiring arduous manual labor in the prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires, and provide support during fire suppression emergencies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Physical Ability: The employees in this class are responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.
The work in this class demands heavy physical labor for periods of varying duration under hazardous conditions and in all weather conditions.
This includes, but is not limited to, hiking trails, working in steep, uneven terrain, working in confined areas, and working in smoke-filled limited visibility environments.
This position requires the strength and physical abilities necessary to perform the duties of a fire fighter as specified by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
Training includes successful completion of the NWCG Missoula Interagency Hotshot Physical Ability.
Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards.
Positions: Applicants must be willing to work anywhere within San Bernardino County.
Employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Fire and Special Districts Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos.
License: Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
Minimum Requirements Must possess both Experience and Certifications: Experience: Option A: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience as a Fire Suppression Aide for San Bernardino County Fire District within the last three (3) years.
Option B: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience with another wildland firefighting agency within the last two (2) years.
-AND- Certifications: Candidates must possess all of the following certifications: NWCG or CICCS Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-212 Wildland Chain Saws NOTE: A copy of the required certifications, or a copy of the CA Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card), verifying completion of training courses, MUST be attached to the application.
If you have recently completed the courses and are awaiting certificates, you may substitute a recent letter from the training agency indicating the specific training courses & dates of completion.
Desired Qualifications Candidates with possession of the following certifications are highly desired: NWCG or CICCS Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) Qualified Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT 4) I-300 Intermediate ICS S219 or CA219 Firing Operations Intermediate Faller Type 2 (FAL 2) Be sure to submit a copy of all your certifications, if not included on your Red Card.
Selection Process Physical Agility Test: Candidates will need to complete a Physical Agility Test.
Candidates will be notified once the dates for the physical agility and selection interviews are scheduled.
The Physical Agility will consist of: 1.
5 mile run in under 10 minutes and 35 seconds Max push-ups in 1 min.
(minimum of 25) Max sit-ups in 1 min.
(minimum of 40) Max pull-ups in 1 min.
(minimum is based on weight) Greater than 170lbs = 4 pull-ups 135-169lbs = 5 pull-ups 110-134lbs = 6 pull-ups Less than 109lbs = 7 pull-ups Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail.
Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.
Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications.
Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.
com.
Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.
sbcounty.
gov".
Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated.
Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.
Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.
We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
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• Location : San Bernardino County, CA
• Post ID: 9006448903
