The Cambria Community Services District is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for a potential Fire Engineer vacancy. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About the Position

Under general supervision of a Fire Captain or Company Officer, a Fire Engineer performs all duties of a firefighter while also driving, operating, and maintaining all types of fire apparatus. As part of a coastal response fire department, the Fire Engineer is also expected to respond to ocean- and surf-related emergencies, including swimmer rescues, watercraft incidents, and shoreline medical calls. This position builds upon the Firefighter role by adding primary responsibility for emergency vehicle operation (e.g. fire engines, water tenders) and pump operations at fire scenes. Fire Engineers participate in all aspects of fire department operations, including emergency response, equipment readiness, training, fire prevention, and public education. They ensure apparatus and crews are prepared for response and may assume leadership roles when necessary to support the department’s mission.

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Fire Engineer Position Description

Shift Schedule

Fire Engineers work a 48/96 shift schedule (48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off), providing around-the-clock coverage. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays. Participation in all required training events is expected, and personnel must be available for out-of-area mutual aid assignments when deployed.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent; United States citizen or legal right to remain in the United States
• Possession of a valid San Luis Obispo County Paramedic Accreditation or Nationally Registered Paramedic certification (County Accreditation required within 6 months of appointment); or possession of a valid Nationally Registered EMT or California Certified EMT certification (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.)
• Valid California driver's license with Firefighter endorsement, Class B or higher, and proof of insurance. (Must have water tank and air brake endorsement on FF endorsement or Class B license.)
• Must possess California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification.
• 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 (EMT)
• $81,247 to $97,204 (Paramedic)
• 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.