DESCRIPTION The Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified OCFA non-probationary Fire Captains, non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineers, and non-probationary Firefighters will be accepted. The OCFA is currently recruiting for the position of Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent to create a Candidate Pool List. The Candidate Pool List may be used to fill potential future vacancies. The Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent position will be utilized to fill a two (2) year administrative staff assignment. Extension of the administrative staff assignment is subject to the approval of the program manager. The position will work a 5/40 schedule in a two-week cycle. Work schedules may be adjusted based on organizational need. COMPENSATION Employees assigned to a Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent position will be eligible to receive Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the OCPFA Local 3631 - Part 1 : Specialty Position Pay Enhancements, Page 1 - Section 1(C) for additional information. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Please click on the following links to view the complete classification specification forFirefighter,Fire Apparatus Engineer, andFire Captain. The Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent is a subordinate leader on a hand crew that reports directly to the Hand Crew Superintendent. They are responsible for providing leadership and direction to Squad Bosses and Hand Crew Firefighters both on and off the wildland fireground. The Assistant Superintendent will work as a team member to plan and carry out moderate to complex wildland firefighting operations. Their role in this mission involves selection of tactics that support safe, efficient, and expedient fireline operations - from initial attack to mop-up and suppression repair. Assistant Superintendents are responsible for supporting the Superintendent and the crew in daily Hand Crew duties. These duties may include training, project work, and administrative functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * CICCS Qualified Crew Boss (CRWB) * CICCS Qualified Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) * CICCS Strike Team Crew (STCR) or Task Force Leader (TFLD) * OCFA non-probationary Fire Captain, non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineer ornon-probationary Firefighter * Rating of Standard or higher on last employee performance review MINIMUM TRAINING (position requirements at entry): * I-200 * I-300 * S-200 * S-212 * S-215 * S-219, C-234, or CA-219 * S-230 * S-270 * S-290 * S-390 * L-280 * AH-330 MINIMUM EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry): * Two (2) years of federal, state, or local wildland fireline experience. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY To apply, go towww.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following: * Online application * Memo of Interest * Resumé (1-page maximum) * Copy of Red Card showing Crew Boss (CRWB), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and Strike Team Crew (STCR) or Task Force Leader (TLFD). * Required certifications Completion of all minimum qualification and minimum training courses listed above is required. All materials must be submitted with your electronic application no later than Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS * Last Day to Submit Online Application and attachments: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) * Panel Interview: TBD * Expected Start Date: TBD Please note, all dates are subject to change based on organizational need. Should a change occur, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email. CANDIDATE POOL LIST Placement on the candidate pool list will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The candidate pool list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The candidate pool list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources / Human Resources Director. Please note, if selected, Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent must be able to commit to attend mandatory training. QUESTIONS All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Fire Battalion Chief Nathan Arellano atnathanarellano@ocfa.org. TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV Please contact Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6828 or via email atjuliekwak@ocfa.org. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Julie Kwak at (714) 573-6828 orjuliekwak@ocfa.orgwithin 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process. WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you choose to withdraw from this recruitment process, you are required to submit an email notification to Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst I atjuliekwak@ocfa.orgrequesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include your current phone number. NOTE The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.