Fire Control Worker Intermittent

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs various types of semi-skilled labor in support of fire prevention and suppression of wildland fires and structure fires; cuts and removes brush from roadsides fire roads and fuel breaks using hand and power tools.
• Performs maintenance work on fire department equipment and minor vehicle service and repair.
• Participates in a departmental physical fitness program
• Performs maintenance work on fire department facilities such as landscaping carpentry masonry paving plumbing fabrication demolition painting and paint preparation.
• Operates vehicles and specialized equipment and works as a Fire Equipment Operators aide for fire department bulldozers.
• Performs flood control activities such as trenching sandbagging and debris removal.
• To give functional supervision to laborers assigned to the Fire Department by the courts or other untrained individuals and may be transported to emergency work sites by various means including fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of experience and/or training which would demonstrate the skills knowledge and abilities to operate hand and power tools safely; perform maintenance tasks; work under hazardous conditions for prolonged periods; perform extremely difficult physical tasks; establish effective working relationships; and function as part of a team.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of application.
• The possession of a valid California Class C Drivers license is required at the time of appointment.
• The ability to obtain a Firefighter Endorsement in lieu a Class Bwithin the first six (6) months of employment.

• One season or more of wildland fire suppression experience either paid or volunteer with a fireagency.
• Construction or vehicle or building maintenance work experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor environment and involves moderate and heavy activities for prolonged periods.

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on SundayOctober 19 2025.

To apply online please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Note to Applicants:Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above referenced sections; however it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: An un-proctored on-line internet-based job-related written examination will be conducted to test applicants knowledge skills and abilities in relation to general maintenance and safety reading comprehension tools math and interpersonal skills. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Pass/Fail:Those applicants who pass the written exam will be required to pass a BEEP test prior to placement on the eligible list. Applicants can clickhere for information on the BEEP test.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Stringent physical standards established through a medical examination must be met prior to hire.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Jeff Weaver at.

Employer

Ventura County

Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue
LOC. #1970
Ventura California 93009

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