Assistant Fire Training Officer

The Assistant Fire Training Officer (AFTO) recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified, non-probationary (at time of appointment) safety personnel will be accepted.

The Operations Training and Safety Section is recruiting to create a candidate pool for future vacancies at Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, and Firefighter ranks.

Work Schedule:

The AFTO position requires a two (2) year minimum commitment on administrative assignment.  The work schedule will be dependent on the needs of the training section and determined by the Operations Training and Safety Battalion Chief. 

ADDITIONAL PAY

Per the OCPFA IAFF – Local 3631 MOU, AFTOs are eligible for 7.5% Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and/or 10% Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). 

If an employee is receiving paramedic pay at the time of transition to the AFTO position, the employee may continue receiving paramedic pay in lieu of the 10% SIP.  Please refer to the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 MOU, page 105-106 (Article XXIV, Section 2.I.2) for additional information.  

The person(s) selected will be incorporated into the full range of AFTO roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to: TAG and Reserve training, curriculum development, and the Safety Officer program.

 
This is an excellent opportunity to join our training team at the OCFA, serve with a training staff that is committed to quality "hands-on" operational training, be exposed to professional growth opportunities, and positively impact the future of the OCFA.

Please click on the following links to view the complete classification specification for Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, and Firefighter.

• At time of appointment, must be an OCFA non-probationary Fire Captain, non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineer, or non-probationary Firefighter
• Current possession of, or completion within one (1) year of appointment, Instructor 1
• Strong written communications and computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others

• Willingness and the ability to work evenings and weekends

If you are interested in being considered for this ambitious and rewarding assignment, please submit a cover memo of interest and a brief resumé (two pages maximum) with your electronic application no later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application
• Cover memo of interest
• Resumé (two pages maximum) outlining your education, experience, and relevant background

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Last day to submit online application, memo of interest, and related certificates:  Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Oral Panel Interview: April 2 and April 3, 2025
• Commitment Begins: April 18, 2025

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Battalion Chief Chris Sotro, at christophersotro@ocfa.org  or via telephone at (949) 919-1978.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV

Please contact the assigned recruiter, Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or via email at ivonnespagon@ocfa.org.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter, Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or via email at ivonnespagon@ocfa.orgno later than 72 hours prior to the need for an accommodation.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, you are required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon at ivonnespagon@ocfa.orgrequesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

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