Captain/Paramedic - Internal Recruitment

North County Fire Protection District•Fallbrook, CA

About The Position

The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Fire Captain/Paramedic. This exam is being conducted in coordination with the North Zone promotional testing process. Fire Captains are assigned to one of five district stations where during their assigned shift they are responsible for a crew generally consisting of a Fire Engineer/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Single Role Paramedics/EMTs. At emergency incidents, a Captain is required to fill the role of Incident Commander and as a result can oversee multiple crews. Each Captain may be responsible to oversee one or more special program/project areas. There are seasonal variances in types of actions, with more structural fires and river/flood rescues during winter months, more wildland fires during summer months, and more vehicle accidents in wet weather, etc. Ideal candidates for this position are motivated and enthusiastic people who value public service.

Requirements

A minimum five (5) years full-time experience as a Safety Employee with the North County Fire Protection District; or five (5) years combined experience between the District and another full-time career Safety position with successful completion of probation.
One (1) year as an Acting Engineer or;
One (1) year in grade as Engineer or;
Combined time of one (1) full year as an Acting Engineer and time in grade as Engineer
Must have a California OSFM Fire Officer certification or have completed all the educational prerequisites for Company Officer as specified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Must have completed the required training for the position of Engine Boss per current CICCS Qualification Guide or be Engine Boss Certified.
Must have a Blue Card Incident Commander Certificate.
Must be certified as a San Diego County Paramedic.
California Class "B" Firefighter Restricted or “C” Firefighter Endorsed Driver's License (must remain insurable with District’s liability carrier)
CSTI Hazardous Material Incident Commander or Fire Command 1B.
Within eighteen (18) months of promotion to the rank of Captain/Paramedic, apply for full OSFM certification as Company Officer. This is not applicable for candidates who have already achieved OSFM Fire Officer Certification.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH:
Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, training, work evaluation and discipline;
Administrative practices including planning and budget needs;
Time management and leadership principles;
Monitoring relevant expenditures and compliance with purchase and requisition processes;
Principles, techniques, strategy, materials and equipment used in fire suppression, investigation and prevention, rescue and related emergency responses, Hazardous material and chemical spill responses.
THE POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:
Comprehend and follow specific instructions, policies and procedures;
Perform simple and repetitive tasks, or short cycle work;
Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load;
Relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions;
Influence people;
Perform complex or varied tasks;
Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision;
Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Business Management, Public Administration or related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or, related field.
OSFM Instructor 1 Certification
ICS 400
L-280

Responsibilities

Understands and follows District Policy and Procedures
Performs strenuous work under adverse conditions for sustained periods of time
Reacts quickly and calmly and perform command functions in emergency situations
Commands single and multiple-company responses to fire, medical aid, traffic accident, hazardous material, rescue or other emergency situations and functions as the incident commander
Using the North Zone Emergency Operations Manual (EOM) as a guide, is responsible for situation assessment, tactic and strategy development, implementation and deployment of personnel, equipment and resources
Supervises and coordinates operation and maintenance of Department apparatus and tools
Supervises, manages and plans day-to-day operations of the company
Supervises, directs, counsels and disciplines subordinates
Interprets and enforces laws, ordinances, statutes and other regulations
Inspects or supervises inspections for commercial or residential occupancies
Plans, coordinates, develops, schedules, implements and evaluates various training programs
Performs or supervises fire and arson investigations
Prepares and maintains department reports, records and budgets
Attends scheduled meetings, including management meetings, special committee meetings and acts as representative for District
Other assigned duties as directed by Fire Chief or designee