What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Committee Member (Action Officer) position at Orange County Fire Authority?
DESCRIPTION
This Equipment Committee (Action Officer) recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified non-probationary OCFA Fire Battalion Chiefs, Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and Firefighters will be accepted.
This recruitment will be used to fill in one (1) Equipment Committee Member vacancy. This position requires committee members to attend quarterly or as needed meetings (backfill/overtime approved). The current need is one Action Officer. Candidates must not be currently on probation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Research and development of new equipment
- Writing/Revising SOPs
- Possess an understanding of OCFA policies and various MOUs
- Oversee Sub-Committees responsible for trialing potential new equipment
- Assisting with writing RFI and RFPs
- Be a voting member on potential new equipment
- Assist with special projects as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- OCFA non-probationary Fire Battalion Chief, non-probationary Fire Captain, non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineer or non-probationary Firefighter
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Computer skills with fluency in the Windows environment
- Strong written communication skills
If you are interested in being considered for this ambitious and rewarding assignment, please submit a memo of interest and a brief resumé (one page maximum) outlining your experience, education, relevant background and supporting documentation.
All materials must be submitted with your online application no later than 1200 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Should you have further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Chief Matt Schuetz at (714) 527-0537.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tentative Schedule of Events:
- Last day to apply: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon)
- Selection interview: Week of April 28, 2025
- Notification of selected candidate(s): Week of May 5, 2025
- Tentative Start date: TBD
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:
- Online application
- Cover memo of interest
- Resumé (one page maximum) outlining your education, experience and any other background information relating to this position
- Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouraged
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org or (714) 573-6816.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org upon opening of this recruitment.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If you chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, you are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include your current phone number.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
