Fire Captain (Promotional)

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

 

THE POSITION

Under general direction, to command a fire fighting company and provide direction and supervision to subordinates, typically, Fire Engineer and Firefighter(s); provide leadership for, and train, inspect, and evaluate subordinates; perform all related work as required.

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This job classification serves a one-year probationary period, in accordance with ACFD OAG 24.002.

Experience:

The equivalent of five years combined full-time, paid experience as a Firefighter and/or Fire Engineer in the Alameda County Fire Department and successful completion of the Alameda County Fire Department Captain’s Task Book.

Must be in possession of a valid California driver’s license eligible to drive fire apparatus.

Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.

And

Completion, by application close, of the following training classes:

• ICS300
• Command 1A, Command 1B, Command 1C
• Instructor 1A or Training Instructor 1A
• Instructor 1B or Training Instructor 1B
• Investigation 1A
• Management 1
• Prevention 1A and Prevention 1B or the newer Prevention 1

Or

• CSFM Company Officer Certification

Or

• Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management for Company Officers
• Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions for Company Officers
• Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigation for Company Officer
• Company Officer 2D: All Risk Command Operations for Company Officers
• Company Officer 2E: Wildland incident Operations for Company Officer
• S290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Classroom Delivery)
• Instructional Methodology

Or

• Department of Defense Fire Officer I-V Certification that meets or exceeds NFPA 1021

*Completion of Engine Boss S230/S231 is highly desirable regardless of MQ track.


NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and equipment used in fighting fires and in saving lives and property.
• The operation and maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment.
• Laws, rules and regulations which govern the Fire Department.
• Hazardous and flammable materials.
• Evidence of arson, and the presentation of evidence in court.
• Effective methods of crowd control, building evacuation techniques and traffic rules.
• Principles of hydraulics and chemistry as applied to fire fighting.
• District geography.
• Basic computer skills.

Ability to:

• Supervise personnel and equipment under emergency conditions effectively.
• Appraise an emergency situation, and initiate an effective course of action quickly.
• Maintain discipline and high morale.
• Handle varying amounts of workload and stress effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and the public.
• Memorize the names of streets and the location of water mains, fire hydrants and fire hazards in a fire district.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, evaluations, and communications using a computer.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps:

1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2) A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to further screen for minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

3) A written examination. Those candidates with a passing score on the written test will move on to the next step in the examination process. The written examination is to assess technical and supervisor skills, and will be weighted at 20% of the candidate's final examination score.

4) An assessment center which will be weighted as 80% of the candidate's final examination score and may consist of:

a. A structured interview to assess background and training, weighted at 20% of the candidate's final score;

b. Simulation exercises, to assess incident command skills, weighted at 40% of the candidate's final score;

c. Administrative exercises to assess administrative and managerial skills, weighted at 20% of the candidate's final score.

 

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

NOTE:

Competitors must achieve at least 70% in each of the assessment test components individually listed above in order to obtain an overall qualifying score in the entire examination process.

Competitors who score 70% or above in the entire process will have their names placed on the eligible list in order of final ranking.

 

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline for Filing	Thursday, March 5, 2020
Review of Minimum Qualifications	Friday, March 13, 2020
Written Exam	TBD
Performance Test	TBD

FIRE CAPTAIN TEST RESOURCE LIST:

IFSTA – Essentials of Firefighting (6th Edition)
IFSTA – Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer (5th Edition)
Firescope FOG Manual (2017 Edition)
Firefighter's Handbook on Wildland Firefighting (3rd Edition)
Alameda County Fire Department OAGs and SOGs

 

*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date for filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs

*** For benefit information, please contact the Alameda County Fire Department Administration at 925-833-3473.

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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Debra Robinson-Harris, Human Resources Analyst III
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
Debra.Robinson@acgov.org
(510) 272-6437

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.