Exam Code: 8FS04 - calfire.ca.gov

1 FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER Exam Code: 8FS04 Department(s): Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Opening Date: March 2, 2018 Closing Date: March 30, 2018 Type of Recruitment: Open - Nonpromotional Salary: $3, to $4, Employment Type: Limited Term Full-Time Permanent Full-Time Exam Type: Statewide EEO The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

2 DRUG FREE STATEMENT It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free state work place. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Applications will NOT be accepted on a promotional basis. FILING INSTRUCTIONS Final Filing Date: March 30, 2018 Examination/Employment Application (STD.)

3 678) is available at the California Department of Human Resources website at State Application. Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) may be submitted by mail or delivered in person. SUBMIT BY MAIL: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Examination Unit (Attention: Julie Renteria) Box 944246 Sacramento, CA 94244-2460 SUBMIT IN PERSON: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Examination Unit (Attention: Julie Renteria) 1300 U Street Sacramento, CA 95818 Note: Applications will not be accepted via e-mail.

4 Applications postmarked or personally delivered after the final filing date, March 30, 2018, will not be accepted for any reason. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box on the application and/or contact the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection at (916) 445-7824.

5 SALARY INFORMATION $3, to $4, ELIGIBLE INFORMATION A Departmental eligible list will be established for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This list will be abolished 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the written examination date. NOTE: Accepted applicants are required to bring either a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification to each phase of the examination.

6 All applications must include from and to employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles as well as a detailed list of duties performed. Applications received without this information will be rejected. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment. and Experience: Either I Eight months of fire-fighting experience.

7 (Candidates who are within two months of satisfying the experience requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.) Or II Enrollment in the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee Preapprenticeship Outreach Program. and Three months of fire-fighting experience until December 31, 1983; six months of fire-fighting experience until December 31, 1984; or eight months' fire-fighting experience thereafter. Or III Two years of experience as a certified volunteer firefighter.

8 NOTE: Applicants applying under this pattern will be required to provide a copy of one of the following documents when submitting an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) for hiring purposes: California State Fire Marshal (SFM) Volunteer Fire Fighter Certificate California SFM Fire Fighter I Certificate Copy of an application for a California SFM Fire Fighter I Certification or SFM Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification signed by the Fire Chief or designee A letter signed by the Fire Chief of your volunteer fire company stating that you have met all requirements necessary to receive either a California SFM Fire Fighter I certificate or a California SFM Volunteer Fire Fighter certificate California SFM Fire Fighter I accredited

9 Fire Academy certificate or equivalent California Fire Fighter I Fire Academy certificate taught at a California College A letter on official letterhead signed by the dean, registrar, or designee certifying successful completion of a California SFM accredited Fire Fighter I Fire Academy Transcripts from a California college indicating completion of a SFM Fire Fighter I Academy Or IV Two years of experience as a Fire Prevention Specialist II and successful completion of the mandatory training courses prescribed for a Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Fighter I.

10 POSITION DESCRIPTION Fire Apparatus Engineers drive and operate fire apparatus during wildland and structural firefighting operations; lead an assigned crew in the performance of firefighting duties; maintain and make minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and fire stations; perform fire prevention tasks; and may perform paramedic duties in emergency medical situations. EXAMINATION INFORMATION The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The written examination will consist of predetermined job-related questions from the following categories: Administration Emergency Medical Services Emergency Operations Fire Behavior Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Mathematics Mechanical Skills Mobile Equipment/Pumping Reading Comprehension Safety Tools and Equipment In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained.