US&R Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor at Orange County Fire Authority, CA

About the Department

This US&R Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified OCFA personnel will be accepted. 

Your application MUST include all current, relevant OCFA work experience to be considered for this position. Failure to include your OCFA work experience along with any other related qualifying experience in the work history section of your application will result in disqualification from the selection process

The Orange County Fire Authority, California Task Force 5 (CA-TF5) is currently recruiting for the position of Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list which will be used to fill current and future vacancies. 

CLASS SUMMARY:

The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Warehouse Supervisor leads the logistical operations of CA-TF5, overseeing warehouse staff, inventory control, outfitting, and uniform issuance. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports emergency mobilizations, manages budgets and procurement, and coordinates internal teams and external agencies to maintain operational readiness.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general direction from Fire Battalion Chief/US&R Program Manager. Exercises direct supervision over administrative and technical support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Supervises and coordinates purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and distribution of specialized US&R equipment for CA-TF5. Oversees mechanical maintenance, ensures logistical readiness, and supports the Fire Battalion Chief/Program Manager. Exercises independent judgment in planning and directing warehouse operations, while leading logistics personnel and ensuring compliance with operational standards and emergency response requirements.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last day to apply: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Oral Interviews: Week of December 8, 2025
• Hire Date: TBD

Position Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

To view the full list of essential functions, please use the following link: US&R Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Two (2) years of experience in procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, stocking, and inventorying supplies and materials in a computerized supply environment and/or related mechanical maintenance and repair work experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment
• Possession of a California Class A Driver License  is required at the time of appointment
• Possession of a valid Forklift Operator Certification  is required at the time of appointment

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License records and status.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Urban Search and Rescue warehouse experience
• MyDB Database experience
• Completion of US&R Logistics Specialist Course
• Supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

To review the required knowledge, skills and abilities of this position, please use the link below:

US&R Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

When assigned to an office environment:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.   Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. 

When assigned to a field environment:

Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confining spaces and around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.   Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes.  Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Division reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at [email protected] upon opening of this recruitment.

ELIGIBLE LIST:

The duration of an Eligible List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at [email protected] upon opening of this recruitment.

NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

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