Fire Drill Grounds Intern

This Training Section recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified OCFA Fire Cadet and Reserve Firefighter personnel will be accepted.

The Fire Drill Grounds Intern is an unpaid internship with the OCFA Training Section. Under the supervision of an Assistant Fire Training Officer, the Intern will be able to experience the diversity of the day-to-day demands of the Authority's fire training drill grounds. The duration of this internship will be approximately six (6) months. 

https://vimeo.com/828177081

CLASS SUMMARY:

This internship opportunity is intended to compliment the interns educational and future employment experience by providing an understanding of local government and/or fire service training grounds administration and operations as well as to interact with OCFA training personnel.  The program is also designed to assist specific departments in preparing projects of limited duration. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

Internships are designed to expose students/non-professionals to a wide variety of aspects of a chosen field. Incumbents perform routine tasks within a procedural framework established by higher-level employees, referring all variations to the supervisor. Work is reviewed on a regular basis for adherence to direction and policy, and overall results. Incumbents in this classification are temporary, at-will employees, and unpaid volunteers. 

(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.) 

• Assist Training Officer and Training Section staff members with a variety of manual labor support duties as assigned
• Inspect, repair, and clean training equipment and fire ground props
• Participates in fire drill ground cleaning and maintenance; may work independently on assigned projects 
• Clean heavy equipment and small vehicles
• Store and arrange items; maintains a clean and organized inventory storage area
• Attends meetings as appropriate
• Pick-up and deliver training equipment and supplies
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry): 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) 
• No experience required 
• Current OCFA Cadet or Reserve Firefighter

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduation from a Fire Academy
• Seeking a career in the Fire Service

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):  

Knowledge of: 

• Small hand tools
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel
• Safe driving practices and techniques; applicable California Vehicle Codes
• Care, maintenance, and operation of vehicles

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):  

Skill in: 

• Operating various types equipment, small hand tools, personal computer, office machines, and motor vehicle
• Basic vehicle and ground maintenance
• Following directions
• Working independently
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Learning to apply OCFA policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Providing quality customer service

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

• Last Day to Apply: Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Oral Interviews: Week of March 3, 2025
• Hire Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

Please note that the tentative schedule listed above may be modified to meet the needs of the Authority. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:  

• Candidates are required to complete an online employment application. 
• Attach a copy of your High School Diploma or GED, or other acceptable documentation showing proof of completion to your online employment application. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Must possess mobility to work in a  drill ground environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend from ladders to reach shelving; vision including color vision to inspect supplies and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas and driving to various County sites.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Interns work in OCFA buildings, facilities, and in the field and are exposed to loud and excessive noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and odors, and fumes, dust and air contaminants.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. 

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: 

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All intern offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:  

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

QUESTIONS:  

All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org. 

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: