Fire Control Worker - Intermittent

Fire Control Worker

The County of Ventura Fire Department is committed to excellence, delivered with pride. Our response area includes more than 840,000 people in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County and seven of its cities : Ojai, Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks. Comprised of approximately 658 dedicated personnel, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is an all-hazard, full-service agency. VCFD's services are built around our mission of anticipating and responding to the dynamic public safety needs of our diverse community. This includes prevention and education, response and communication. We proudly provide fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public. Formed in 1928 as a special district, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors acts as the Fire Department's Board of Directors.

Under immediate supervision, cut and remove brush from roadsides, fire roads, and fuel breaks using hand and power tools; perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties at Fire facilities; perform manual tasks involved in fire control; respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; occasionally work in hazardous conditions and perform related work as required. Educational incentive and bilingual incentive may be available depending on operational need and certification of skill. Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. The eligible list may be used to fill seasonal vacancies for the 2026 fire season (July to December). There are currently thirty intermittent vacancies within the Fire Protection District. Intermittent employees are not regular County employees and are not eligible for County benefits. Additionally, Intermittent employees are limited to working a maximum of 1,664 hours per fiscal year (July 1 June 30). Fire Control Workers are represented by the Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association (VCPFA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

Tentative schedule : Opening Date : October 3, 2025; Closing Date : October 19, 2025 at 5 : 00pm. Written Exam (Online) : Week of October 20, 2025; BEEP Test : Week of November 17, 2025; Selection Interview : Week of December 15, 2025. Academy : May 18, 2026 - May 29, 2026.

Examples Of Duties

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 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 Operator's 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.

Typical Qualifications

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 Driver's license is required at the time of appointment. The ability to obtain a Firefighter Endorsement in lieu of a Class B within the first six (6) months of employment. Desired : One season or more of wildland fire suppression experience, either paid or volunteer with a fire agency. Construction, or vehicle or building maintenance work experience. Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor environment and involves moderate and heavy activities for prolonged periods.

Recruitment Process

Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025. To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov / jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 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 applicant's 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 click here 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 jeff.weaver@venturacounty.gov.