ECC Academy Instructor

The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Academy Instructor recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current qualified non-probationary OCFA Fire Communications Dispatchers will be considered. All OCFA experience must be listed on your employment application to be considered.

The ECC is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) ECC Academy Instructor. The selected candidate must agree to a one (1) year assignment. The Academy Instructors assignment will be Friday January 9 2026 through Thursday January 7 2027.

Selected candidates will be responsible for providing primary instruction during the ECC Academy and Primary/Tactical Academy. Under the direction of the ECC Academy Coordinator incumbents will be responsible for preparing and/or delivering training in accordance with the ECC Academy Outline.

WORK SCHEDULE:

During ECC New Hire Academy Academy Instructor will be assigned to a 3/4/12 Administrative Schedule. During Tactical/Primary Academy shifts and hours will vary depending on trainee schedule assignments.

Please follow the link to view the full list of essential functions for Fire Communications Dispatcher.

All OCFA experience must be listed on your employment application to be considered.

• Current non-probationary OCFA Fire Communications Dispatcher
• Must agree to a one (1) year assignment
• Minimum of standard rating on most recent performance appraisal
• Communications Training Officer (CTO) Certification

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

To apply go to. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application - Application must show current OCFA experience

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last day to Submit Online Application: Tuesday December 9 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon)
• Oral Interview: Week of December 15 2025
• Tentative Effective Date: Friday January 9 2026

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS:

If there is a change in the selection process Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

QUESTIONS:

Should you have further questions or need additional clarification please contact Emergency Communication Center Manager Collette Whitlock at or at (714) 573 - 6578.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the recruiting software or uploading your documents please contact Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at or via telephone at .

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 Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at no later than 72 hours prior the need for an accommodation.

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.