FIRE ENGINEER (PROMOTIONAL)

Salary : $104,268.00 - $126,732.00 AnnuallyLocation : Monterey Park, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 25-03FTDepartment: FireOpening Date: 03032025Closing Date: 3172025 11:59 PM PacificDEFINITION Under general supervision of a Fire Captain, drives a standard fire truck, aerial truck, and other automotive equipment in responding to fire and emergency calls; assists in suppression of fires; assists in protection of life and property; assists in inspecting and maintaining equipment; participates in fire prevention inspections and planning sessions; assists in the administration or management of department programs; and performs related duties as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Responds to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned fire apparatus and other automotive equipment; locates emergency vehicle at proper place for efficient operation; operates engine pumping equipment to maintain pressures and operates aerial apparatus as required by the officer in charge; assists in fire suppression activities; protects life and property; administers first aid; operates all mechanical devices and resuscitators, inspects, services, and maintains assigned fire equipment; inspects residential and commercial structures as part of on-going fire company responsibility; ensures compliance with federal, state and local fire prevention laws and regulations, municipal code, city and department policies and procedures; participates and instructs Fire Fighters in cleaning and maintaining fire stations, quarters, grounds and equipment; performs minor maintenance and repairs of fire apparatus and instructs Fire Fighters in these duties; continues participation in training and instruction programs, including individual study of technical material, attendance at drills and classes; assists in training probationary Fire Fighters, Firefighter Reserves, and Fire Explorers when assigned; may assist in the development and implementation of departmental programs; conducts public school specialized educational programs; performs other public relations activities in the interest of firefighting and fire prevention duties as directed by departmental supervisor; may act as company commander. This position is subject to recall at any time, may be required to be on duty for any reasonable combination of hours in emergencies and may be assigned any necessary work duty.To learn more about this position, please visit our careers page at QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of training andor experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to meet the qualifications would be:High school diploma or GED supplemented by 30 college units in fire science or college accredited academic courses.*EMT-D or EMT-P Certification*Driver Operator 1A and 1B Certification*California Class B Firefighter or Class C Firefighter Driver's License including operation of three axle vehicles (photocopy both front and back of the license)Three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter*PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM BY NO LATER THAN MARCH 13, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. Applications that are missing any one of the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. There will be no exceptions.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESKnowledge of the principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; modern fire prevention and suppression strategy and tactics; hazardous materials and caustic substances; design, use of and maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus; first aid techniques; operation of inhalators and resuscitators; basic building construction standards, materials, and techniques, departmental rules, policies, procedures, and regulations; federal, state, and local laws governing fire prevention and safety, municipal operations and procedures as appropriate to the Fire Department, applicable sections of the vehicle code and department rules and regulations governing the operations of emergency vehicles and fire department apparatus; basic fire prevention and code enforcement procedures and standards; location of water mains and fire hydrants in the City; geography of the City and city organization; basic principles of supervisory practices and organizational relationships.Ability to operate, identify andor correct deficiencies on fire trucks, engines, aerial ladder truck, and other large equipment safely, efficiently and effectively under all conditions; learn and comprehend a variety of legal and technical material; communicate effectively in writing and verbally with others; maintain records and make reports; maintain skill level necessary to act as company commander on an as-needed basis; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, city staff and the public; perform mathematical calculations related to pump requirements, hose and hydrant requirements; continue education in fire science; perform other fire fighting tasks when not operating fire trucks, perform prescribed duties and tasks effectively and within prescribed deadlines.PHYSICAL EFFORT:Requires heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, and exposure to extreme heat, flammable liquids, hazardous gases, smoke, explosions, chemicals, electrical hazards, faulty structures and inclement weather SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplicants who meet the qualifications will be invited to participate in the practical, written and oral examinations. The following test dates are tentative and may be subject to change:DrivingManipulative, Pumping, Oral Board Interviews AND Written ExamApril 23, 2025, AND April 24, 2025*The exam is scored on a 100% scale as outlined below: DrivingManipulative = 40%Pumping = 40% Oral Board Interviews = 10%Written Exam = 10%*Candidates invited must attend both exam dates to be considered for position STUDY MATERIALS The examination will cover material from the following references: MPFD Quick Cals 2023 (Engineer Material 2025)Department Policies and Procedures (Engineer Specific) (Engineer Material 2025)Department SOPs (Engineer Specific) (Engineer Material 2025)Manufacturer's Specs and parts Identification (Apparatus Folder)Apparatus Fluid Identification (Apparatus Folder)APS- (Engineer Material 2025)Driving Rodeo Events (Engineer Material 2025)PSTRAXMittendorf"s Truck Company Operations, 2nd Edition, ISBN-10 1593702183DriverOperator Handbook 1A1B, International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY. Applicants should be diligent in checking their email and spamjunk mail after the deadline as all notices regarding their status in the current recruitment will be emailed.Following is a summary of provided benefits. For further information, refer to the unit's Memorandum of Understanding. HOLIDAYS: 12 hoursmonth paid the 1st pay period of each month. VACATION: 144 hours each year plus additional 24 hours for each year served to a maximum of 312 hours per year. SICK LEAVE: 96 hours per year. CASH OUT OF ACCRUED LEAVE: Employees may elect to cash out up to 8 shifts. MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City contributes $1,445mo toward the medical premium for employee and eligible dependents. $300 cash-in-lieu. DENTAL INSURANCE: The City contributes $95mo toward the dental premium for employee and eligible dependents. VISION INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $20mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents. LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City contributes $12 per month toward the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee. The current premium is $27.00 per month. RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System. Classic employees CalPERS retirement formula is 3%@55, single highest year. New CalPERS members retirement formula is 2.7%@57, three average years as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 12% and new members pay 14.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues. CREDIT UNION: F & A Credit Union is available to employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Available to all employees who wish to participate. EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY: 2% of base salary per month for Associate's or 60 units of college credit; 5% of base salary per month for Bachelor's; 6% of base salary per month for Master's. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Those who pass probation are eligible for reimbursement of approved courses and books at Cal-State LA rates. EMPLOYEE COMPUTER LOAN: Those who pass probation are eligible for a $2,500 interest free loan to purchase a computer. BILINGUAL PAY: $150 per month for a qualified language. CERTIFICATION PAY FOR SKILL AND OTHER PAY: Paramedic: pay is at 5%-1st yr, 10%-2nd yr, 15% -3rd & successive years (Fire Captain & Engineers 1st yr - 2.5%, 2nd yr - 5%, 3rd yr & successive years - 7.5%); Shift Fire Investigators get a premium of $100mo; USAR Technician at $100mo.; USAR Task Force LeaderStrike Team Leader at $200; EMT-D at $200; and Company OfficerCheif Officer (Fire Officer Cert) at $60 DRUGALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE: It is the policy of the City of Monterey Park to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants for City employment are expected to comply with this policy. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with IRCA of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Created: 2025-03-06