FIRE ENGINEER (PROMOTIONAL)
Apply NowCompany: City of Montebello
Location: Montebello, CA 90640
Description:
Salary : $88,923.00 - $111,053.00 Annually
Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY24-25
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on MARCH 16, 2025All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Under direction, to have primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment; to perform skilled firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to assist with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. COMPLETED ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA NEOGOV2. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1A
3. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1B
4. STATE FIRE MARSHAL FIREFIGHTER I CERTIFICATION
5. VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS C WITH FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENTS(IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES TO HR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE)
PROMOTIONAL TEST - CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO CIVIL SERVICE RULE VI, SECTION 170, THIS PROCESS WILL BE A PROMOTIONAL TEST AND ONLY FULL TIME CITY EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AND MUST POSSES THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION AS SET FOR IN THE POSITION SPECIFICATIONS.
TESTING
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED OR HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE ACTING FIRE ENGINEER CERTIFICATION PROCESS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION. CANDIDATES WHO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE PUT ON THE SUBJECT ELIGIBILITY LIST AND CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION.
The tentative date for the practical examination is MARCH 24, 2025.
Location: TBD
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, to have primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment; to perform skilled firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to assist with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
Responds to fire and emergency alarms; drives equipment, selecting the most direct route to fire and emergency scenes; performs technical equipment operation assignments at fire and emergency scenes; performs normal firefighting, emergency medical service, and other emergency functions as needed; may assist with laying hose lines and raising ladders; performs regular station and equipment maintenance work; cleans living quarters, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition; tests fire hoses and hydrants; relays and receives radio messages at fire scenes; assists with cleanup and salvage work after fires are extinguished; reviews Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and emergency service procedures; participates in training exercises; performs fire inspection and prevention work; may assist with training less experienced staff; may meet the public, making presentations to further Department public relations; may assume the duties of a Fire Captain in a Captain's absence.
Knowledge of:
Methods and principles of fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, emergency medical response, and hazardous material control.
Operation, maintenance, and capabilities of firefighting and emergency rescue equipment.
Practical hydraulics and pump operations.
Fire codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
Local geography, including the location of mains, hydrants, and the major fire hazards of the City.
Ability to:
Understand and act in accordance with Department policy, rules, and regulations.
Drive fire and emergency response equipment safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic rules and regulations.
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of fire and emergency response equipment.
Apply firefighting and emergency service techniques and methods in a variety of situations.
Compute engine and nozzle pressures and operate pumping equipment.
Interpret, explain, and apply fire codes and regulations.
Assist with fire inspections and prevention activities.
Meet established standards of physical endurance and agility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Training and Experience
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1A & 1B Certification; State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification; and Montebello Fire Department Acting Engineer certification (or equivalent).
Work Background: Three years of responsible work experience comparable to that of a Firefighter with the City of Montebello.
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What is your highest level of formal education completed?
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How many years of progressively responsible experience with Montebello Fire Department do you have?
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Did you attach all required documents?
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Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY24-25
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on MARCH 16, 2025All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Under direction, to have primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment; to perform skilled firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to assist with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. COMPLETED ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA NEOGOV2. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1A
3. STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPARATUS OPERATOR 1B
4. STATE FIRE MARSHAL FIREFIGHTER I CERTIFICATION
5. VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS C WITH FIREFIGHTER ENDORSEMENTS(IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES TO HR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE)
PROMOTIONAL TEST - CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO CIVIL SERVICE RULE VI, SECTION 170, THIS PROCESS WILL BE A PROMOTIONAL TEST AND ONLY FULL TIME CITY EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AND MUST POSSES THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION AS SET FOR IN THE POSITION SPECIFICATIONS.
TESTING
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED OR HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE ACTING FIRE ENGINEER CERTIFICATION PROCESS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION. CANDIDATES WHO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE PUT ON THE SUBJECT ELIGIBILITY LIST AND CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION.
The tentative date for the practical examination is MARCH 24, 2025.
Location: TBD
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, to have primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment; to perform skilled firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to assist with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and able to perform technical equipment operation assignments, as well as normal firefighting duties.
Responds to fire and emergency alarms; drives equipment, selecting the most direct route to fire and emergency scenes; performs technical equipment operation assignments at fire and emergency scenes; performs normal firefighting, emergency medical service, and other emergency functions as needed; may assist with laying hose lines and raising ladders; performs regular station and equipment maintenance work; cleans living quarters, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition; tests fire hoses and hydrants; relays and receives radio messages at fire scenes; assists with cleanup and salvage work after fires are extinguished; reviews Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and emergency service procedures; participates in training exercises; performs fire inspection and prevention work; may assist with training less experienced staff; may meet the public, making presentations to further Department public relations; may assume the duties of a Fire Captain in a Captain's absence.
Knowledge of:
Methods and principles of fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, emergency medical response, and hazardous material control.
Operation, maintenance, and capabilities of firefighting and emergency rescue equipment.
Practical hydraulics and pump operations.
Fire codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
Local geography, including the location of mains, hydrants, and the major fire hazards of the City.
Ability to:
Understand and act in accordance with Department policy, rules, and regulations.
Drive fire and emergency response equipment safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic rules and regulations.
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of fire and emergency response equipment.
Apply firefighting and emergency service techniques and methods in a variety of situations.
Compute engine and nozzle pressures and operate pumping equipment.
Interpret, explain, and apply fire codes and regulations.
Assist with fire inspections and prevention activities.
Meet established standards of physical endurance and agility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of appropriate valid California Class C Driver license with firefighter endorsements at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment in this position.
- Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician certification at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment in this position.
- Possession of a First Responder certification at time of application.
Training and Experience
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1A & 1B Certification; State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification; and Montebello Fire Department Acting Engineer certification (or equivalent).
Work Background: Three years of responsible work experience comparable to that of a Firefighter with the City of Montebello.
- CalPERS 3% @ 50 or 2.7% @ 57, depending on member status
- Classic member employees pay 9% of member contributions to CalPERS, plus an additional 3% of pensionable income
- New CalPERS members pay 14.25% toward their CalPERS retirement
- 12 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage. maximum paid by City is $1,090/per month towards full family coverage.
- Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan
- $30,000 term life insurance
- 12 paid Holidays
- up to 144 Vacation leave hours
- up to 144 Sick leave hours
- Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation plan available
- Annual leave cash out or deferred comp conversion
- Bilingual pay $150/month
- Retiree Medical Health Benefit
- Uniform Allowance--$750/year
- City-paid Long Term Disability Program
- Longevity Pay (includes prior agency Fire Safety work experience)
- Education Incentive:
- $250/mo FF I Cert. or AA/AS degree
- $400/mo FF II Cert. or BA/BS degree
- $600/mo Company Officer Certificate
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What is your highest level of formal education completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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How many years of progressively responsible experience with Montebello Fire Department do you have?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
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Did you attach all required documents?
- Yes
- No
Required Question