Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Fire Fighter (Safety) will be directed by the Fire Chief in the Department of Poice Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Perform fire prevention inspections of all hospital grounds and buildings for fire hazards, target hazard identification, life safety conditions, document findings and/or deficiencies and report to the Fire Chief.
• Assist, monitor and participate with various contractors in the required inspection and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers.
• Respond to all emergency calls, other service related calls, take necessary action to prevent or minimize the loss of life, property and the environment.
• Maintain the required certification for medical emergency services as required by the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Fire Service Training Plan.
• Assist and participate in organizing, instructing, and lead fire service related training classes to other firefighters.

Eligibility : To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Fire Fighter Exam

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

May be required to work overtime as determined by the operational needs of the department and requested for call back situations to cover the fire station during emergency operations.

This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

Applicants who have job related or specialty training and/or certifications (i.e. EMT, Fire Fighter I) should include a copy of their proof of completion for consideration.  Applications may be screened and only the most competitive applicants may be scheduled for an interview.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• California State Fire Fighter 1 certification
• Education equivalent to completion of high school
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Fire prevention and suppression experience on a paid or voluntary basis.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License A, B, or C with fire fighter endorsement

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.?
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.?
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.?
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.?
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.?
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -
  • You must attach a copy of your valid California driver's license.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Flexible hours,

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