What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Equipment Technician II (Fire District) position at San Bernardino County?
THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Fire Equipment Technician II to perform as a working leader in the Support Services Division. Fire Equipment Technicians are an integral part of ensuring our firefighter crews have the best safety equipment to perform their jobs and serve our citizens. These positions are responsible for gathering price quotes; ordering supplies and equipment; receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing equipment, property, materials and supplies; completing inventory; and maintaining records of capital equipment acquisitions, dispositions, and transfers. Additionally, positions are responsible for making minor equipment repairs, sanitizing uniforms, and providing logistical support to fire incidents.
For more detailed information, view the Fire Equipment Technician job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
License: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. May be required to obtain a CA Class B Driver's License, depending on assignment.
Certification: Must obtain a valid California Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card) verifying completion of S-130, S-190, and I-200 training courses (provided by the department) within 12 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Physical: Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, standing, and bending.
Work Hours: Will be required to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.| Must meet one of the following options: | |
| Option 1: | One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Fire Equipment Technician I, which includes gathering price quotes, ordering supplies, and receiving, storing, issuing, and inventorying supplies and materials in a fire agency warehouse. |
| Option 2: | One (1) year of experience with primary responsibility for performing purchasing duties, including researching products, obtaining price quotes, and ordering supplies/equipment. |
| Option 3: | Two (2) years of full-time experience routinely performing inventory management or inventory control duties which includes receiving, storing, or issuing in a warehouse environment. Note: Department store or general storefront inventory is not considered qualifying experience. |
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing uniforms, equipment, and supplies; experience inspecting and repairing fire equipment; specific purchasing duties; experience with a computerized inventory and purchasing system; and the computer programs/software you utilize to perform your related duties.
The ideal candidate will have experience in researching, ordering, and issuing Fire District equipment, along with utilizing a computerized inventory system and possess at least 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Office. Experience working in a public safety or medical environment ordering uniforms, public safety equipment, and medical supplies and working in a centralized purchasing environment is also desirable. In addition, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess experience working directly with vendors.
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
Salary : $40,851 - $59,114