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Wildland Firefighter bei Kern County, CA

Kern County, CA · Bakersfield, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

$70,968.00  -  $84,814.00

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About the Department

Examination Schedule:
Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Examination: Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of standard forestry practices and techniques, including fire suppression and controlled burning methods to be used in various types of fuels and under a variety of weather conditions and terrain; fire behavior, fire organization, and fire equipment to suppress and direct suppression of fires under various conditions of fuel, weather, and terrain; fire terminology; and the use of radios and safety techniques, and other relevant topics.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written exam. 

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.


Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

High school Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.
AND
Twelve (12) months experience equivalent to the Wildland Firefighter Apprentice in the Kern County classification system.

Within twelve (12) months of employment, Wildland Firefighter appointees must enroll and successfully complete an approved basic firefighter training academy.  Failure to successfully complete the academy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. 

Within twelve (12) months of employment, Wildland Firefighter appointees must enroll and successfully complete an approved National Registry EMT program with certification. Failure to successfully complete an approved National Registry EMT program and obtain the certification may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • NWCG or CICCS Single Resource Boss Qualified
  • EMT Qualifications
  • Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
  • I-300 Intermediate ICS
  • S-219 Ignition Operations
  • Intermediate Faller Type 2 (FAL2)

 

Physical Requirements:


Must complete the annual Federal Wildland Firefighter Fitness Standard of "Arduous" as established by the Work Capacity Test (PACK Test) and meet and maintain the department's physical fitness standards.

Physical Examination: A rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required. Includes Spine and Chest X­Rays; Blood Chemistry and Electro­cardiograph tests. Weight must be proportionate to height and age. Must meet and maintain county physical fitness requirements.

 

Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in each eye, corrected to 20/20 – with gas permeable or hard contact lenses or spectacles. No permanent or progressive eye abnormalities. Any eye condition that results in the candidate not being able to safely perform one or more of the essential functions is disqualifying.

 

Hearing: On audiometric testing, 25 decibels @ 500,1000, 2000 or 3000 AND an average of 25 decibels for all four (4) frequencies in both ears, age corrected, using audiometric equipment calibrated to ANSI Standards and without the use of hearing aids. Any ear condition or hearing impairment that results in the candidate not being able to safely perform one or more of the essential functions is disqualifying.

 

Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age by the final filing deadline.


Character: Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to complete and pass an extensive background investigation or be disqualified.

As a condition of employment, the appointee shall adhere to the Kern County Fire Department's Administrative Policy 104.40, Grooming Standards and 108.70, Tobacco Use Policy during his or her tenure with the Kern County Fire Department.

 

This position works within the Kern County Fire Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here. 


Full Job Description: Wildland Firefighter

Position Duties

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

Following an offer of employment, you will be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

A thorough background check investigation will be completed by the Fire Department.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
 
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
 
 Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

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