The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) is currently accepting applications for the Fire Engineer EMT or Paramedic position.

📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About the Position

Under the general supervision of a Fire Captain or other Company Officer, the Fire Engineer drives, operates, and maintains all types of fire apparatus. Fire Engineers are responsible to perform and participate in company activities including emergency response and safety, equipment management and operations, documentation and communication, station apparatus and equipment maintenance; training; fire prevention, vegetation management and other life safety inspections; public education, public awareness; and other related work, tasks and assignments as required. 

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Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent; United States citizen or legal right to remain in the United States
• Emergency Medical Technician-1 with current Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent; Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational certified
• Valid California driver license with Class B or higher commercial license, with driving and operating experience, and proof of insurance. (Must have water tank and air brake endorsement on FF endorsement or Class B license.) (Applicants who do not possess the required EMT-1 or CPR certification may be admitted to the testing process but must possess the required license or certification prior to being appointed.)
• Must be State Fire Marshal Firefighter-1 certified
• Minimum 2 years firefighting experience required
• Minimum 1-year fire apparatus driving and pumping experience

The General Manager upon substantial demonstration and documentation of substitute fulfillment may waive some minimum requirements. 

Benefits

• $74,047 to $90,004 annually
• Paramedic Compensation shall be $600 per month (paramedics only).
• Non-exempt employees assigned to a 56-hour (average) workweek schedule will receive pay for overtime as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). All overtime shall be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular hourly rate of pay.
• All covered employees hired on or after December 28, 2012 who are not defined as “new members” under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”) will be covered by the 3% @ 55 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision.  All covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2.7% at 57 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. 
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• For all regular employees working full time, the District will pay 85% of the premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to District employees offered through the PERS system.
• For all regular employees working fulltime, the District will pay 85% of the premiums for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost dental plan.  In the event the employees elect a higher cost coverage, the employees shall pay the increased cost for that plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy for each unit member, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 for each employee's dependent under the age of 21.  The CCSD will pay the full monthly premium for each unit member, spouse, and dependent children.
• Covered employees assigned to a 56-hour average workweek schedule shall accrue 4.31 hours of vacation leave biweekly (112 hrs/yr) from the date of hire to sixty (60) months of service.
• Each full-time employee, assigned to a 56-hour average workweek, shall accrue sick leave from the date of employment at the rate of 6.4 hours per 14-day payroll period (based on 120 hours per year times the conversion factor of 1.4).
• In lieu of time off on holidays, covered employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek shall accrue 6.07 hours of holiday leave per 14-day payroll period for a total of 168 hours per year (based on 120 hours per year times the conversion factor of 1.4). 
• The District shall provide covered employees with an annual boot or safety shoe allowance of $250, payable in July of each year.  

Application Process

Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume and proof of minimum requirements. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training and education as submitted, will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has successfully completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.