Fire Captain

THIS IS A FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITION ONLY(Salary based on a 56 hour work week per MOU.)**This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees.**You must list your current County Fire employment in your work history to be considered for this position.San Bernardino County Fire Protection District

is recruiting for

Captains

who serve as a first line supervisor for a fire company and supervise/direct the work of subordinate fire suppression personnel. Captains respond to fire alarms, medical aids and other emergency calls, and conduct fire prevention and suppression training programs. The Captain is responsible for the safety and well-being of all subordinate personnel. In addition, the Captain is responsible for the overall management of a fire station/program, including required documentation and reporting requirements.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals up to 200 pounds, and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the MOU.Probationary Period:

Incumbents shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of at least "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of the Captain's Taskbook (or possession of the CFO Certification).California State Fire Marshal Company Fire Officer (CFO) Certification:

Must possess CFO Certification dated December 31, 2016, or earlier; or successfully complete the Captain's Taskbook to obtain CFO Certification in order to pass probation, or will be returned to prior classification in which regular status was held.Certification:

Must maintain EMT or Paramedic licensure throughout employment.Additional Certifications:

Captains may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Tech.License:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License (or higher) with Firefighter Endorsement.Must meet

all

of the following requirements:EXPERIENCE:

Must be currently employed as a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Engineer in regular status (not in probationary status); must have completed a minimum of four (4) years regular, full-time firefighting experience.

Experience as Firefighter and as Engineer must be clearly differentiated in the Work Experience section of the application. (NOTE: Limited term, apprentice, reserve, or paid call firefighter experience is not considered qualifying.)CERTIFICATE:

Must possess the CFO Certificate dated December 31, 2016, or earlier.

--OR--

Must possess the required six (6) classes/course completion certificates required by the California State Fire Marshal to begin the Captain's Taskbook upon hire.

(Note: Failure to complete the Taskbook by end of probation will result in failure of probation and return to prior classification.)

Certificates of completion for all requisite courses currently required by the State Fire Marshal for CFO certification are:2A - Human Resource Management2B - General Administrative Functions2C - Fire Inspections and Investigation2D - All-Risk Command Operations2E - Wild land Incident OperationsInstructor I - Instructor MethodologyLICENSES:

A valid State of California EMT-1 or EMT-P License; and current CPR certification.Examination Procedure:Application Procedure:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated 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. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

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.If you require

technical assistance , please click

HERE

to review the Government Jobs

online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.All communications regarding the selection process will be

via email .

Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.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.Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click

here

for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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