Fire protection engineer [h1.location_city]

Salary : $108,623.64 - $130,451.95 Annually

Location : Riverside

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 25-74052-01

Department : Fire

Opening Date : 03 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Fire Department has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse V who will be assigned to the Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) in Riverside. This incumbent will develop and assist in the formulation of policies and procedures, as well as Emergency Medical Services educational programs and system modifications. The position will manage patient care in coordination with other agencies such as : REMSA, Public Health, and CALFIRE. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) Program and be involved in CQI activities at the county and state levels.

Seeking candidates who possess training experience, and knowledge in : Critical Care, Trauma, and Stroke.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values : Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, may assess, plan, organize, provide and / or oversee nursing care to patients in accordance with physician instructions; may make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.
• Participate in or provide leadership to / chairs, various committee meetings and present and / or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.
• Participate or provide leadership in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records and presenting performance improvement plans to the department staff at least two times annually; review and / or revise policy and procedures to maintain up-to-date policies at all times; participate in in-service education and staff development activities by teaching classes at least two times a year.
• Participate or provide leadership in the development of standards of care activities; ensure quality and productivity standards are met, act as a resource to other agency staff, and actively support supervisory staff.
• Conduct research and special unit studies to enhance the professionalism, quality standards, and customer satisfaction of the unit or department.
• Identify the need for new nursing or mental health procedures and protocols; initiate draft of these procedures and protocols; facilitate throughout the administrative process and initiation into practice at the department level.
• Assess the training needs of the assigned unit and recommend and develop programs to meet these needs; teach classes to meet the training needs of the unit or multiple departments as assigned, at least twice a year.
• Draft recommendation standards of care, policies, procedures, and quality indicators as identified or assigned; provide education for the staff and monitor compliance to reach established goals.
• May be responsible for oversight, development, implementation, and coordination of special programs, services, and education in the healthcare setting and community outreach.
• The incumbent in this position will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with personnel from hospitals within the county as well as other county agencies to support an efficient, competent county EMS system.
• Interface with professionals from within and outside of assigned areas to provide for continuity of care and system improvement projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must upload a copy of degree / transcripts with application. Examples of specialty areas : Emergency Department (ED) , Intensive Care unit (ICU) , Trauma Department , or a flight nurse in an acute care hospital or healthcare setting.

OPTION I

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing or a health-related field, and a current and valid national certification in nursing or health related field.

Experience : Nine years as a full time Registered Nurse with at least two years in a specialty area.

OPTION II

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or health-related field.

Experience : Seven years as a full-time Registered Nurse with at least two years in a specialty area.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of : Teaching and / or supervising the current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.

Ability to : Perform, supervise and instruct in the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, co-workers, and other outside healthcare providers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; keep abreast of developments in areas of nursing specialization; teach, mentor and supervise others routinely; may be assigned to any unit to fill in temporarily to assist staff or a supervisor; effectively prepare and present reports and recommendations both orally and in written form; collect and evaluate data, draw conclusions and formulate recommendations.

Position requires : Must upload a copy of license and certificate(s) with application.

License :

Certificate :

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Education / Required Documents Guidelines : Upload a copy of any official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Contact Information

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or via email at

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60) : Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08 / 23 / 2012 through 12 / 31 / 2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.

Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62) : Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following :

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note :

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California? If you answered yes, a copy of your license must be uploaded with application.

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Do you have a valid, current National Certification in Nursing? If you answered yes, a copy of certification must be uploaded with application.

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What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in Nursing? Must upload a copy of your degree / transcripts with application.

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Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association? If you answered yes, a copy must be uploaded with application.

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Do you have an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate as defined by the American Heart Association? If you answered yes, a copy of your certificate must be uploaded with application.

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Do you possess a current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) provider card issued by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)? If you answered yes, a copy must be uploaded with application.

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Do you possess a current Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification? If you answered yes, a copy of your certificate must be uploaded with application.

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How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Trauma Department, or as a flight nurse in an acute care hospital or healthcare setting?

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Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status :

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Do you have a Pediatric Advances Life Support (PLAS) certificate as defined by the American Heart Association? If you answered yes, a copy of your certificate must be uploaded with application.

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