Description

PROMOTIONAL ONLY

This position is open to City of West Covina employees only.

Candidates who are not current City employees will not be considered.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, assists in planning, organizing, and directing major Fire Department programs, including fire suppression, fire prevention, budget/administration, and training; organizes and directs the activities of fire companies during an assigned shift; and performs related work as required.

Required Documents

All documents must be electronically attached to the application at the time of submission

A Resume reflecting relevant education and experience.
Cover letter identifying personal qualities, qualifications and recent accomplishments.
Copies of relevant and supporting professional certifications for the position.
Transcripts (official diploma) of completed education, as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

Commands emergency response personnel and resources to carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat.
Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating programs and activities of the Fire Department.
Coordinates and directs personnel, apparatus, and equipment engaged in preventing and extinguishing fires and in the enforcement of fire ordinances and codes.
Assists in the formulation and administration of Departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and polices.
Assists in development of the department's budget, including the analysis of department needs, compilation of cost figures for equipment, materials, and supplies, and review of projected changes in the fire service.
Prepares detailed reports on department activities and special studies.
Investigates complaints and periodically inspects facilities, personnel, apparatus, and equipment; attends meetings and conferences and may make presentations before community groups.
Responds to emergency calls when required.
Assumes major responsibility for staff functions and activities of the Department, such as departmental personnel, training, fire prevention, purchasing, supply, budget, and equipment.
Prepares and presents training programs to department personnel on essentially all aspects of fire service.
Serves on City committees organized to deal with a variety of issues which require informed input on fire services.
Prepares a plan for delivering Department services on an assigned shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, techniques, and equipment, including tactics, pump operation, ventilation, salvage, and the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment; current developments in all phases of fire suppression work in metropolitan fire departments; conditions affecting fire control in major buildings, such as the presence of fire equipment, building height, shafts, basements, general construction, and other structural components; fire alarm system operations and current conditions; first aid methods and instruction; elementary science—including physics and chemistry as applied to the fire service; principles and practices involved in training fire department personnel; municipal purchasing and budgeting; and general management techniques.

Education

64 units in Fire Science or related fields, or certification by the State Fire Marshal as a Certified Fire Officer. A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Experience

Five (5) years of fire suppression and prevention experience in a governmental agency, including at least two (2) years serving as a regular Fire Captain.

Physical Requirements

This position requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and keyboard use. It also requires the physical abilities necessary to read, write, and communicate effectively in an office environment.

Other / Desirable Special Requirements

Strike Team Leader desirable

Urban Search And Rescue Qualifications Desirable

Hazard Materials qualifications desirable

Licenses/Certifications

A valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, a valid EMT certification and Advanced First Aid certification are required.

Selection Process

Those applications and resumes that clearly demonstrate the most job-related education, training and experience will be selected to participate in the process which will include a Tactical Assessment, Problem Solving Presentation and Oral Board Interview.

Examination

Completed Application: Qualifying
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifying
Supplemental Questionnaire: Qualifying
Tactical Assessment: 40.00% Weight
Problem Solving Presentation: 20.00% Weight
Interview Oral Panel: 40.00% Weight

All exam parts listed are subject to change without notice

An Eligibility List will be established to fill current and future vacancies within the department. This is a full-time management non-exempt position that will interact with the general public, bargaining units, senior management, public officials and department personnel.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

The City provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a position on this site due to a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (626) 939-8450.

Employee Benefits - Fire Management Association

HOLIDAYS - Fire Management employees receive up to twelve (12) hours per month with no specific date designated.

VACATION - Fire Management employees accrue 360 vacation hours for per year, and at the completion of 5 years receive an additional 60 hours.

SICK LEAVE - Fire Management employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination (no cash out if discharged).

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Fire Management employees shall earn a total of hundred twenty (120) hours per year of administrative leave.

HEALTH INSURANCE - The City will provide up to the corresponding Kaiser Full Family premium rate per month for health coverage. Employees covered by a health insurance plan outside of the City's plan will receive $600/month to cash out or deposit into a deferred compensation plan.

DENTAL PROGRAM- A dental program is offered to all employees at group rates. The City contributes up to $62.23 per month towards premiums.

VISION - In addition to the above amounts for medical and dental insurance, the City contributes up to $40.04 per month for vision insurance for the member and eligible dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE – The City provides Fire Management employees a term life insurance in the amount of $100,000 while employed, and $100,000 AD & D while on duty, and a post-retirement death benefit of $10,000.

RETIREMENT – The employee pays the entire member contribution to the Public Employee's Retirement System.

For employees hired on or before July 1, 2012, the retirement formula shall be three percent (3%) at age fifty (50).

For employees hired after July 1, 2012, and who are determined to be "Classic" CalPERS members, the retirement formula shall be three percent (3%) at age fifty-five (55).

For employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and who are determined to be new CalPERS members, the retirement formula shall be two and seven-tenths percent (2.7%) at age fifty-seven (57).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City shall contribute for each Fire Management employee , $150 per month to a deferred compensation plan.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) – As an employee of The City of West Covina, you and your eligible dependents are entitled to receive EAP services.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE – Fire Management employees shall receive additional compensation per month for Firefighter Certifications and/or degrees received as follows: AA degree = $168/mo; AA degree plus FFII = $335/mo; BA degree = $268/mo; BA plus FFII = $435/mo; MA degree = $368/mo; MA degree plus FFII = $535/mo, and as outlined in the Fire Management MOU.

LONGEVITY - All sworn Fire Management personnel shall receive additional compensation applied to their base salary for years of service as follows: 10 years = 2%; 15 years = 3%; 20 years = 4.5% and 25 years = 7%.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – The City provides a tuition reimbursement program for all regular full-time employees for continuing job-related education.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE- This position receives an annual uniform allowance of $1,000 per calendar year to each employee.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – Up to three (3) shifts per occurrence may be granted.

BILINGUAL ALLOWANCE – Employees in public contact positions with bilingual skills shall receive $100 per month when they possess and are using a language skill necessary for effective communication within the community, are assigned by their Department Head, and certified by Human Resources.

01

The supplemental assessment you are about to complete is part of the examination process and will be thoroughly reviewed. All responses provided will be subject to verification.

I understand that this supplemental assessment is part of the examination process and will be used to determine which candidates are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

02

This recruitment is open to current City of West Covina employees only. Are you currently employed by the City of West Covina? If not, you will be disqualified from further consideration.

03

Do you possess five (5) years of fire suppression and prevention experience in a governmental agency, including at least two (2) years serving as a regular Fire Captain? If yes, please describe where you obtained this experience. In your response, include the name of the agency, dates of employment, and the positions you held.

04

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, a valid EMT certification and an Advanced First Aid certification? Please select all that apply.

California Class C Driver's License
EMT certification
Advanced First Aid certification

05

I hereby understand and affirm that the statements provided in this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the City and its designees to contact the references listed, as applicable, to verify the information I have provided, and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the City reserves the right to verify any information submitted as part of this supplemental questionnaire, and I acknowledge that I may be subject to disqualification or termination if any statement is found to be untrue or misleading.

I understand.
Required Question

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