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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-393065

Position #(s):

480-554-8979-902

Working Title:

DSH-Napa Fire Fighter

Classification:

FIRE FIGHTER

$4,517.00 - $5,790.00

# of Positions:

5

Work Location:

Napa County

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff are dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa

And Duties

The limited term, full-time Fire Fighter will be under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or designee in the Fire Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Emergency Medical – Trained in and able to perform CPR and Emergency Medical Technician. Understands use of and knows location of personal protective equipment for medical emergencies and/or biohazards.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick, injured, at the scene of an emergency response. Perform rescue operation at emergency and disaster incidents. Utilize rescue and emergency medical equipment. Attend pertinent medical training classes, including in service and out service courses.
• Demonstrate the following during training and on emergency incidents: firefighting skills, hazardous material incident skills, and rescue and medical skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all fire equipment and apparatus and physical ability to perform manual labor with a variety of equipment including the ability to carry a minimum of 70 pounds; carry and work off ladders and to operate nozzles, fittings, hose, forcible entry tools, shovels, saws, etc; and the ability to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and to pass the annual respiratory fit test. Work on his/her hands and knees for prolonged periods of time work unassisted if necessary, work standing throughout the day and work with a variety of tools.
• Respond to fire alarms and take action to extinguish fires, minimize fire and water damage, and prevent injury and loss of life. Alarms include structures, vehicle fires, vegetation, etc.

This position is being filled as limited term and may be extented or become permanent.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• To be eligibile for this position your are required to pass the Fire Fighter I exam located at CalCareers .
• Duties performed and supervisor’s name and contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered .
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678.
• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “Fire Fighter” – JC-322606” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until this position is filled. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: October 1, 2023, November 1, 2023, December 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Building

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.