Fire Equipment Specialist

Fire Equipment Specialist

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Fire Equipment Specialist who performs a variety of acquisition and warehousing duties, while functioning as a lead worker. Fire Equipment Specialists oversee and give direction to workers who are responsible for purchasing, receiving, warehousing, issuing, and inventorying fire equipment, materials, and supplies, as well as making minor equipment repairs, sanitizing uniforms, and providing logistical support to fire incidents.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Summary of Benefits. For more information, refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Conditions of Employment :

Pre-Employment Process : Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

License : A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. May be required to obtain a CA Class B driver license, depending on assignment. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Certification : Must obtain a valid California Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card) verifying completion of S-130, S-190, and I-200 training courses (provided by the department) within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Physical : Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, standing, and bending. Work Hours : Will be required to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.

Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements :

Required Experience : Two (2) years of experience in a warehouse environment with primary responsibility for researching products, gathering price quotes, ordering supplies / equipment, AND receiving, storing, issuing, and inventorying supplies and materials. Note : Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing uniforms, equipment, and supplies; experience inspecting and repairing fire equipment; specific purchasing duties; experience with a computerized inventory and purchasing system; and the computer programs / software you utilize to perform your related duties.

Desired Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have experience in a Fire District, as well as researching, ordering, and issuing Fire District equipment utilizing a computerized inventory system. Experience working with ordering uniforms, public safety equipment, and medical supplies, and working in a centralized purchasing environment, is also desirable.

Selection Process :

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.