Fire Crew Supervisor Trainee

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLYTo apply, go to www.ocfa.org. 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 evaluationsCompletion 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 EVENTSLast Day to Submit Online Application and Attachments: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).Panel Interview: TBDExpected Start Date: TBDPlease 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 LISTPlacement 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 reidgibson@ocfa.org.TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOVPlease contact Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6828 or via email at juliekwak@ocfa.org.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATIONIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Julie Kwak at (714) 573-6828 or juliekwak@ocfa.org within 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESSIf you choose to withdraw from this recruitment process, you are required to submit an email notification to Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at juliekwak@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include your current phone number.NOTEThe 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.