This is a Department Promotional Examinationand is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, interview and/or rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in fire science, public administration or closely related field AND two (2) years of code enforcement experience with a governmental agency, performing fire safety inspection, enforcement, plan review duties. OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Additional Requirements:
Appointees must obtain the following certifications within 18 months of employment:
-Fire Prevention Inspector-I
-California State Fire Marshal (CFSM) Fire Plan Examiner
*Failure to attain certification(s) may result in termination.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts/degree verifying the completion of the required 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college/university course work in fire science, public administration, or closely related field with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to [email protected]
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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.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. 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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