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Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading and directing day to day emergency and non-emergency responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the workforce; AND proficient in fighting fires of structural, aircraft, wildland, perform emergency medical, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, emergency services communications, and fire prevention activities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. A copy of your certificates MUST be submitted with your resume. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration. NOTE: FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGEMAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a Firefighter (Paramedic). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR qualified veteran preference eligible covered by title 5 U.S.C. 3307.Primary Position- The employee's primary duties must be performing work directly connected with the control and extinguishment of fires (CSRS and FERS). In general, if an employee spends an average of at least 50% of his/her time performing a duty or group of duties, they are his/her primary duties. Fire Protection Inspectors, Fire Protection Specialists and positions that are predominantly supervisory in nature or perform training are not considered primary positions.
You will lead and direct an engine company consisting of an engineer and 2–3 firefighters during emergency response operations.
You will perform structural, aircraft, and wildland firefighting.
You will direct crew operations in fire suppression, rescue, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
You will respond to aircraft emergencies and perform rescue/extrication operations.
You will provide emergency medical care in accordance with EMT certification and established protocols.
You will lead hazardous materials response operations, including entry team coordination and decontamination procedures.
You will conduct fire inspections, pre-incident planning, and public fire prevention activities.
You will ensure operational readiness and maintenance of firefighting, rescue, and communication equipment.
You will assign daily work, monitor crew performance, and provide input on evaluations, awards, and disciplinary actions.
You will maintain proficiency in technical rescue operations including confined space, trench, and structural collapse rescue.
You must have a current valid California State driving certificate with the Department of Defense Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (DOD/EVOC).
You must have a California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/AED), Firefighter I, and obtain Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) status within 60 days of hire.