CA-TF5 US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist
CA-TF5 US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist
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DESCRIPTION
The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) California Task Force 5 (CATF5) is currently recruiting for the position of Hazardous Materials Specialist. This is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment.
The US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist recruitment is only open to current OCFA Firefighters and Fire Apparatus Engineers that are within good standing in OCFAs HMRT Program either as a fulltime or parttime member.
Successful candidates will be placed on a Candidate Pool List which will be used to fill future vacancies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist is responsible for performing various hazardous materials functions for the task force during incident operations. This position requires participation in physically and mentally challenging base camp and field operations. Hazardous Materials Specialists require the ability to provide both verbal and written interaction with all Sections of the US&R Task Force including local state and federal officials. The position also requires working in disaster zones in adverse weather conditions in hazardous atmospheres and flight in military or civilian aircraft (fixed and rotary). The position also requires working in disaster zones in adverse weather conditions in hazardous atmospheres and flight in military or civilian aircraft (fixed and rotary).
As a Member of the US&R Task Force you will be asked to represent the local state and federal governments under extremely diverse conditions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements for US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist (preappointment):
- Current OCFA Firefighter or Fire Apparatus Engineer
- Participation in the OCFA WEFIT program
- Have a basic knowledge of US&R and GPS operations
- Demonstrate the ability to follow orders and personnel management skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Have the ability to be flexible resolve conflicts and solve problems
- Possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Be willing to work and live in poor conditions for extended periods of time
- One (1) year as Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
Position Requirements (PostSelection):
- Maintain journeylevel knowledge of the use of specialized Task Force equipment and strong understanding of the support resources related to your position
- Maintain and respond timely to communication with Task Force and section administration through email and phone
- Complete a triannual medical examination
- Follow the Federal Code of Conduct for US&R Task Force members
- Attend quarterly Task Force Section meetings and training
- Complete all General Administrative Requirements and General Training Requirements for all Task Force members within two (2) months of selection (see Task Force General Requirements under Supplemental Information for details)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
To apply go to . Interested personnel are to submit the following:- Online application
- Memo of interest
- Resum (2pages maximum) outlining your qualifications as they relate to this position
- Inclusion of related certificates of training or related professional qualifications are also encouraged
All materials must be submitted with your online application no later than noon on Tuesday May 13 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon).
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE- Recruitment closes Tuesday May 13 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon)
- PanelinterviewsWeek of May 26 2025
All dates are subject to change based on organizational needs. Should a change occur Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email.
CANDIDATE POOL LIST
Placement on the candidate pool list will be established based on the successful completion of all recruitment process components. The candidate pool list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The candidate pool list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources/Human Resources Director.
TASK FORCE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
General Administrative Requirements:
The task force will do the following for each member:- Maintain a current memorandum of agreement with DHS/FEMA as well as participating agency agreements and/or affiliated personnel agreements as applicable
- Maintain a file for each rostered member that includes the following completed forms:
- Application for Federal Employment; Optional Form 612 or a standard FEMA US&R resume
- Appointment Affidavits; Standard Form 61
- Document that each member has a current Physician Clearance for Deployment documented as defined in Program Directive
- Document each member has signed a Code of Conduct as defined in Program Directive
- Document each members successful completion of a quantitative respiratory protection fit test required per 29 CFR 1910.134 as defined in Program Directive
- Ensure that each member has maintained current inoculations as defined in Program Directiveunless medically contraindicated or refusal is documented
General Training Requirements
Each member will do the following:- Complete critical incident stress awareness training
- Complete ICS100 ICS200 ICS700 and ICS800.B courses
- Complete the FEMA National US&R Response System Orientation course (Course Code: 9G6100)
- Complete initial training at the first responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
- Complete annual refresher training as required for first responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
- Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Task force members currently licensed or EMT (all levels) or licensed boardcertified emergency physicians inherently meet this requirement
- Complete respiratory protection training per OSHA 29 CFR 19110.134 (k)
- Complete refresher training as required for respiratory protection training per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)
- CompleteaninitialbloodbornepathogentraininginaccordancewithOSHA29CFR1910.1030
- Complete the FEMA US&R Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment InstructorLed Training (Course Code: 9G5420)
- Complete NFPA 1670 awareness level training for the following
- Confined Space Search and Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Structural Collapse Search and rescue
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this position should first be directed to Hazardous Materials Section Coordinator Ernie Cortes at or directed to US&R Program Manager Battalion Chief Sean Lowry at.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact the assigned recruiter Brad Stephens Senior Human Resources Analyst at or (714).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens Senior Human Resources Analyst atwithin 72 hours of the need for an accommodation.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter Brad Stephens at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
