JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, a Fire Engineer drives and operates fire apparatus, responds to rescue calls; administers emergency medical care; performs firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Performs other related work as required.

48/96 Shift Work is required.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Written exam: Week of January 6, 2025
• Hiring Interviews: Week of January 20,2025

• The above timeline is tentative and subject to change. For planning purposes, please refer to the timeline. You will be updated should dates change.

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The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

• Drives and operates fire apparatus in emergency situations in compliance with local, state and federal laws and nationally recognized standards.
• Respond to rescue calls; administers emergency medical care.
• Responds to fire alarms; removes persons from danger; lays and connects fire hose lines; uses chemical extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment; raising, lowering, and climbing ladders; ventilates building to release heat and smoke; places salvage covers to prevent water damages and to prevent the fires from rekindling; operates fire equipment and pumps.
• Inspects buildings, schools, and places of public assembly for fire hazards and fire code violations; recommends corrective action.
• Cleans and inspects equipment; lubricates, makes adjustments, and repairs to equipment; maintains fuel and oil supply; cleans and tests fire hoses.
• Inspects fire hydrants, clearing weeds and brush; paints hydrants and fire alarm boxes; cleans and maintains assigned part of fire house and grounds.
• Participates in fire prevention training, including fire drills, classes in fire suppression techniques, and first aid..
• May supervise a shift in the absence of a Captain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire suppression including use of the Incident Command System; the operation, use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment; rescue techniques necessary to respond to medical emergencies; basic firefighting principles and techniques; first aid (BLS) and CPR techniques; and emergency mitigation techniques for hazardous materials incidents.

Ability to: Drive and operate fire apparatus; administer emergency medical care; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, and strength; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately; learn and follow fire department rules, instructions, firefighting methods, and techniques; maintain standard and specialized fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical equipment; exercise care in proper driving of departmental vehicles; interpret various ordinances, fire codes, and departmental rules regulating fire prevention and suppression systems.

Education and Experience: Training and experience equivalent to 12 months as a full-time firefighter or (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a volunteer firefighter; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladders, performing life-saving and rescue procedures, operating assigned equipment and vehicles; requires strenuous exertion under conditions involving fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others.
License or Certificate:
Possession of Firefighter I certification.
Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician I Certificate.
Possession and maintenance of appropriate valid California Driver's License.
Successful applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive medical examination.
Must obtain Driver/Operator 1-A, 1-B and Hazardous Materials Technician certification prior to completion of probation.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT LEGIBLE COPIES OF ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Applicants need to supply a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification within 6 months of hire.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, successfully passing a written exam, a practical pump test and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.