Assistant Fire Training Officer (Firefighter Rank)

The Operations Training and Safety Section is recruiting to create a candidate pool for current and future vacancies at the Firefighter rank.

This 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) Firefighters will be accepted.

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). 

The person(s) selected will be incorporated into the full range of AFTO roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to: 

• Training Activity Group (TAG) 
• Reserve training
• Curriculum development
• Safety Officer program
• Performing live fire training

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 Firefighter.

• At time of appointment, must be an OCFA 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, July 5, 2026.

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, July 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM 
• Oral Panel Interview: Week of July 13, 2026
• Commitment Begins: TBD

Please note, any changes to the above schedule will be made to meet the needs of the Authority and all applicants will be notified.

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, Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or via email at dukesteppe@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, Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or via email at dukesteppe@ocfa.org no 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 Duke Steppe at dukesteppe@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's 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.

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