Fire Engineer

JOB
The City of Mt. Shasta currently has one position at the Fire Department open for either Fire Engineer or Fire Captain. A decision will be made on the final position based on responses and qualifications. This is a full-time position with an hourly compensation range of $28.48 to $31.44, depending on experience. The current work schedule is a 4/10 shift (four 10-hour days per week), with the potential to transition to a 56-hour work week in the future based on department needs. Benefits include a generous City contribution to a Cafeteria Plan with two health plans to choose from. One plan has no deductible, and the other includes a City funded health savings account. Both can include vision, and dental if you choose, and there is also supplemental insurance available. The position also receives a uniform allowance, P.E.R.S. retirement plan (2% at 50 for Classic members or 2.7% at 57 for New members), holiday in-lieu pay, sick leave (3.69 hours/pay period), bereavement leave (40 hours annually) and vacation days, which accrue per pay period at a rate that increases with tenure (up to a maximum of 300 hours). The City also has several employee-funded deferred compensation plans available. Under the direction of the Fire Captain, this position responds to a variety of emergencies, including medical and fire suppression calls to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property, hazardous materials incidents, and confined space, extrication and technical rescues. The Fire Engineer participates in fire prevention and inspection activities, equipment and station maintenance, as well as all aspects of fire training. The position may be assigned to direct others in specific programs or activities or serve as Company Officer in the absence of a Fire Officer, so leadership and communication skills are essential. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of firefighting experience and training. They must also possess a SFT or IFSAC Firefighter I certificate and be able to acquire a SFT or IFSAC Firefighter II certificate within one year. Emergency Medical Responder (Title 22), CPR/AED certification, and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification are also required. In addition, a California Class C driver’s license with Firefighter endorsement, or Commercial driver’s license with tank and airbrake endorsements, is required. As well as, a SFT Fire Apparatus Operator IA certificate and be able to acquire a SFT Fire Apparatus Operator IB certificate within six months. Siskiyou County residents encouraged. For further details please see the Fire Engineer job description. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience in a small fire department that handles between 1,000 and 1,250 calls per year. The position also offers the possibility for strike team participation and compensation. Interested applicants can obtain a job description and application from City Hall by phoning 530-926-7510 or on the City’s website at www.mtshastaca.gov under Human Resources. Applications and resumes must be submitted to City Hall, Attn: Administrative Supervisor or emailed to lparker@mtshastaca.gov. The position is open until filled. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application. The final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background, physical and drug screen.