Fire Engineer, Sacramento County Airport Fire

The Position

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6/28/24, 7/19/24 (final) 40-Hour Salary: $45.18 - $49.81/hour* *The Salary range listed is based on a standard biweekly 80-hour work week. 24-Hour Salary: $32.28 - $35.58/hour** **The Salary range listed is based on a Special 24-hour biweekly 112-hour work week.
Under general supervision, the Fire Engineer, Sacramento County Airport Fire drives assigned fire apparatus and other automotive equipment to scenes of emergencies; operates fire pumps, aerial devices, and other Fire Department equipment; performs inspection, preventative maintenance and minor repairs of Fire Department apparatus and equipment; assists in controlling and extinguishing fires; rescues persons endangered by aircraft crash or fire, or by structural fire; prevents fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responds to and provides assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to aircraft rescue and firefighting as outlined in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 139
• Principles, practices, and procedures of aircraft rescue and firefighting
• Principles of structural, wildland and aircraft firefighting
• Operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus
• Fire and life safety codes
• Basic life support principles and techniques
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Principles of effective customer service

In addition, when assigned to a paramedic position:

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) techniques including but not limited to IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway control and a variety of medication therapies, as a Paramedic
• Standing orders provided by off-line medical director
• Medical terminology

Ability To:

• Perform firefighting and rescue, emergency, and medical aid response duties
• Drive and operate aircraft rescue firefighting and structural apparatus equipment
• Learn operations and maintenance of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and apparatus
• Operate communication equipment
• Work safely under hazardous conditions
• Provide assistance for medical aid, vehicle accidents, Hazmat, and other emergencies
• Review and interpret maps, diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, other agencies and the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations quickly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
• Maintain confidential information
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public

In addition, when assigned to a paramedic position:

• Perform ALS procedures
• Maintain accurate records of medical treatments, including equipment and medication use
• Understand and apply medical directives

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or equivalent.

AND
Possession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate issued by either the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)

AND
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license, or higher, with Firefighter endorsement. AND
Three years of full-time paid experience performing firefighting duties.

Note: A valid class A or B driver’s license may substitute for the firefighter endorsement.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirements: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, with firefighter endorsement, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License and endorsement, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Successful completion of emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) within six (6) months of appointment.

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Driver Operator 1A & 1B, or equivalent, shall be required within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Incumbents must acquire and maintain an Air Operations Area driver permit issued by the Department of Airports within two (2) weeks of appointment. Failure to obtain or keep current the required permit may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Certificate Requirements: Incumbents must acquire and maintain a valid EMT certificate issued by the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), within one year from the date of appointment. Incumbents must acquire and maintain accreditation as an EMT by the County of Sacramento within 90 days of state licensure, or appointment to the class if state licensure has already been obtained at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or keep current the required certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Paramedic License: Some positions in this class may be designated to operate as a Firefighter/Paramedic and require a valid EMT-Paramedic license issued by the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). Incumbents in these positions must acquire and maintain accreditation as an EMT-Paramedic by the County of Sacramento within 90 days of appointment. Failure to maintain the required license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Training Requirement: Incumbents in this class must complete an initial 40 hour Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training program in accordance with FAR Part 139 and complete annual recurrent training in accordance with FAR 139.319, and Advisory Circular 150/5210-17, including other state and local requirements as a condition of continued employment.

Uniform Requirement: Incumbents in this class are required to wear a designated uniform and personal protective equipment.

Special Access: Prior to appointment, incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations. Failure to maintain an airport security badge may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Physically perform the duties of this class while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Work various shift, overtime, weekends, holidays non-routine hours, and be subject to “on-call” status 24 hours a day.
• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
• Work at various locations within Sacramento County.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.