The Position
Fire District Aide - Exempt Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented Why you should join Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD), a recognized fire service leader and one of the largest in the state, provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to some 770,000 residents in 12 cities and several defined unincorporated areas across our 553-square-mile jurisdiction in Contra Costa County, California.
CCCFPD understands the key to its success is its employees' success. Joining the CCCFPD team means joining an energetic, innovative team that is committed to being the best. If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, CCCFPD District is the organization for you.
Appointments to this classification are on a limited term, hourly basis. No permanent appointments may be made in this classification. Fire District Aides accomplish necessary and useful non-professional work within several divisions of the Fire District while also gaining valuable work experience in performing public service.
This recruitment is to fill current and future vacancies in the following divisions: Training, EMS, Fire Prevention Bureau, Communications, and Support Services.
Training Division It is the mission of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Training and Safety Division, to provide realistic and effective training and education for the purpose of advancing our personnel’s safety, performance, and career development through the application training methodologies and instruction.
Duties may include:
- Check on supply levels in the training facility including bathrooms, kitchens, and training rooms
- Vacuum, sweep, and empty trash inside the training facilities and empty garbage cans, pressure wash, mow lawn, and leaf blow outside the training facilities
- Fill self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles
- Wash, fuel, and clean training vehicles
- Set up training props, assist with building training props, and pick up and deliver building materials
- Drive district support vehicles within and outside the County
EMS Division Fire District Aides in the Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) division
Duties may include but are no limited to:
- Inventory and order EMS division medical supplies and medications, including coordinating with outside vendors
- Monitor EMS medication requests and deliver medications and supplies to all fire stations
- Monitor medication expirations and exchange medications that are due for expiration with AMR
- Monitor AED spreadsheet for battery and patch expirations and replacement
- Maintain EMS training supply closet and attic
- Wash and schedule EMS vehicles for maintenance and repair
- Assist with quarterly EMS training delivery
- Assist with the FIT test of employees for N95/P100 respirators
- Repair, order, and arrange maintenance for LP15 monitors
- Assist other divisions with delivery of supplies, set up and break down equipment for special presentation, assist with graduations, firefighter exams, and large training sessions
- Drive district support vehicles within and outside the County
Fire Prevention Bureau The fire prevention division performs inspections of all new construction and existing occupancies throughout the District. Through education, engineering practices, and enforcement, we ensure that the occupancies and operations governed by the California Fire Code are there to protect the public and our firefighters alike.
Duties may include:
- Supporting the operations of the Prevention Division
- Special projects including but not limited to programs funded by grants and Measure X
- Assistance with public education activities
- Drive district support vehicles within and outside the County
- Wash and schedule FPB vehicles for maintenance and repair
Communications Division The Communications Division operates the 911 system for nearly all fire, emergency, and medical calls County-wide and manages the dispatch of first responders to fire and EMS incident.
Duties may include:
- Overall logistical support of the Communications Division (Fire Dispatch Center, Information Services and Telecommunications)
- Delivery and pickup of related communications, radios and information technology equipment
- Communications, radio and information technology Inventory tracking and accountability
- Fire radio hardware and programming support
Support Services/Apparatus Shop - Assist fire mechanics as needed with fire apparatus repairs
- Vacuum, sweep, and empty trash cans in Apparatus Shop
- Make sure bathroom and break room are kept clean and stocked Assist driver clerk with transporting fire apparatus to and from fire stations and repair facilities ? Pick up fire apparatus repair parts from various vendors
- Wash, fuel, and keep Apparatus Shop vehicles clean
- May be used to assist fire mechanics with apparatus repairs on fire grounds
- Drive district support vehicles within and outside the County
Support Services/Supply The Supply section is the central warehousing point for the Fire District. The Supply section is the storehouse for all of the district’s household supplies, office supplies, medical equipment, firefighting equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition to storing and delivering products, the Supply section works with vendors to perform periodic NFPA compliant inspections of PPE, repair of equipment and training of new equipment.
Duties may include:
- Receive, stock, and issue essential office, household, medical, and automotive supplies to all fire stations
- Receive shipped packages and deliver to destined locations
- Drive and deliver district vehicle and heavy duty apparatus between fire stations
- Fill self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles and swap out with empty ones from all fire stations
- Deliver emergency supplies (food, water, canopies, etc.) during regular and weekend shifts at emergency incidents during the fire season
- Drive district support vehicles within and outside the County
Honor, Dignity, and Heritage/Health and Wellness Programs Fire District Aides will primarily support our Honor, Dignity, and Heritage Program (HDH) and our Health and Wellness Program (HW), ensuring the smooth operation of various initiatives aimed at honoring our history, fostering a culture of wellness, and enhancing the overall quality of life for our personnel.
Duties may include:
- Report to the Deputy Chief of Advanced Planning or designee.
- Assist in setting up events, ceremonies, and activities.
- Set up for monthly HDH and HW meetings.
- Pick up and deliver District related historical materials.
- Maintain and clean District memorials and monuments.
- Drive District support vehicles within and outside of the County.
- Assist with apparatus and station sanitizing.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
A few reasons you might love this job: - District Aides typically work as a cohesive team, working together to perform assigned tasks
- You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie
- You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities
- Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services
A few challenges you might face in this job: - Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment
- Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department
To read the complete job description, please visit this website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/1252383?keywords=fire%20district%20aide&pagetype=classSpecifications
Important Date Recruitment closes: May 5, 2024 Hiring interviews: to be determined Please visit www.cccfpd.org to learn more about the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.
Age: At least 18 years of age on the date of application.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Elizabeth Loud at eloud@cccfpd.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
