Fire Crew Supervisor Trainee

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

DESCRIPTION

The Fire Crew Supervisor Trainee (FCS-T)recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current qualified OCFA non-probationary Fire Captains non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineers and non-probationary Firefighters will be accepted.

The FCS-T is a developmental opportunity designed to build advanced wildland fire experience and supervisory qualifications within the hand crew program supporting succession planning. The FCS-T will actively pursue and complete the Position Task Books (PTB) required for the qualifications in the following hand crew leadership positions:

Squad Boss (Crew Boss PTB)
Assistant Superintendent (Strike Team Leader-Crew PTB and Firing Boss PTB)
Superintendent (Division/Group Supervisor PTB)

The FCS-T assists the Hand Crew Superintendent in supervising a hand crew during daily operations wildland firefighting prescribed fire and all-risk assignments. Duties include participating in daily operational briefings completing fuels and project assignments performing lookout and scouting functions operating hand and power tools conducting ignition and holding operations and coordinating with aircraft heavy equipment and engines to safely accomplish the mission.

WORK SCHEDULE: The FCS-T position requires a maximum two (2) year assignment based on position task book needs. The position will work a 4/10 schedule in a two-week cycle. Work schedules may be adjusted based on organizational need.

COMPENSATION
Employees assigned to a FCS-T position will be eligible to receive Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Please click on the following links to view the complete classification specification for Hand Crew Squad Boss Hand Crew Assistant Superintendent Hand Crew Superintendent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Current OCFA non-probationary Fire Captain non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineer ornon-probationary Firefighter

CERTIFICATIONS:

In order to be eligible to participate in the selection process applicants must have completed the required certifications to open a PTB in one of the following:

Crew Boss (Page 71)

Strike Team Leader Crew (Page 68)

Firing Boss (Page 75)

Division Group Supervisor (Page 66)

A copy of your certifications must be attached to the electronic application time of application or deliver to Human Resources no later than 12:00PM (noon) on March 19 2026. Failure to submit proof of documentation by March 19 2026 will result in disqualification from the selection process.

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License with a firefighter endorsement and a valid DL546 on file with the DMV may be required for some assignments.
Possession of and maintenance of Emergency Medical Technician I/Fire Services

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbents Driver License record and status.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Two (2) years of federal state or local wildland fireline experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

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

Online application
Memo of Interest

Resumé (1-page maximum)

Photocopy of Red Card
Copy of open PTB and evaluations

Completion of all minimum qualification and minimum training courses listed above is required. All materials must be submitted with your electronic application no later than Thursday March 19 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Last Day to Submit Online Application and Attachments: Thursday March 19 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Panel Interview: TBD
Expected Start Date: TBD

Please note all dates are subject to change based on organizational need. 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 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.

Please note if selected FCS-T must be able to commit to attend mandatory training.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Fire Battalion Chief Reid Gibson at .

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV

Please contact Julie Kwak Human Resources Analyst II at or via email 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 Julie Kwak at or within 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you choose to withdraw from this recruitment process you are required to submit an email notification to Julie Kwak Human Resources Analyst II at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include your 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager

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