FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL

Job Posting : FIRE CHIEF, CF

Wasco State Prison

JC-430024 - FIRE CHIEF, CF

FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL

$8,267.00 - $10,405.00 per Month

Final Filing Date : 5 / 15 / 2024

Application Methods : Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

• Directs inmates and employees in the fire prevention and firefighting activities of a State correctional facility; secures and trains staff and rates their performance and takes or recommends appropriate action;
• takes command at the scene of a fire and directs fire- fighting, rescue, and evacuation operations; investigates causes of fire;
• gathers evidence and prepares reports for arson prosecution; supervises the care, maintenance and proper operation of fire- fighting / emergency equipment and the fire station;
• directs a training program for inmate and employee fire fighters using the State Fire Marshal's recommended training programs;
• cooperates with the State Fire Marshal's office in fire prevention activities; makes regular and frequent inspections of the correctional facility for fire and safety hazards and directs hazard reduction activities;
• notes, reports on, and makes recommendations to correct health hazards and unsanitary conditions; develops procedures and provides technical assistance for the safe use, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and equipment;
• inspects and maintains all fire- fighting / emergency equipment throughout the correctional facility including the testing of automatic sprinklers and fire alarm systems;
• cooperates with the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Forestry under the terms of mutual aid agreements with those agencies and directs correctional facility fire forces on fires outside the facility;
• develops and enforces safety regulations and procedures to be followed by all fire fighters and other correctional facility personnel;
• serves as a member of the facility safety committee; assesses and prepares damage cost estimates; as a representative of the State Fire Marshal, reviews all plans for building additions, alterations and new construction for compliance with laws and regulations;
• prepares operating expense and equipment replacement budget recommendations and justifications; takes periodic counts of inmates under supervision;
• searches inmates for contraband and weapons; inspects the firehouse for contraband; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious activities, and takes or recommends appropriate action;
• prevents escapes and injury by inmates to themselves and to property; promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates under supervision;

rates inmates on conduct and productivity; participates in inmate counseling programs; keeps records and prepares reports.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN,

examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification.

Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing / evaluation thereafter.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.