Engineer (Internal Applicants Only)

Lathrop•Lathrop, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lathrop–Manteca Fire District is currently recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Fire Engineer. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies over the next 24 months, with a possible extension for an additional year. The District is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals committed to excellence, collaboration, and public service, possessing a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and dedication to teamwork. The Lathrop–Manteca Fire Protection District is dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment, serving approximately 46,000 residents from five fire stations. The District provides a comprehensive range of emergency response and public safety services, responding to over 4,200 calls for service annually. The position of Fire Engineer is complex and requires a progressive and motivated individual capable of maintaining cooperative relations with colleagues, supervisors, and the public. The rigors of emergency duties require an individual to be in top physical condition. The Fire Engineer will respond to alarms, participate in fire prevention and public education, and assist in station and apparatus maintenance.

Requirements

Current full-time employee with 18 months of qualifying fire service experience at the time of appointment and be eligible in accordance with District Policy #1.17 – Promotional Policy.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver license with a DMV Fire Endorsement and remain insurable on the District’s insurance policy.
Possess and maintain EMT certification or Paramedic License with the State and County EMS Agency.
California Office of the State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certificate, completion of an accredited fire academy through an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP), or Accredited Local Academy (ALA). Promotional candidates without a Firefighter 1 certificate must complete certification within 24 months of appointment.
California Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications in Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A: Driver/Operator and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B: Pumping Apparatus Operations at the time of appointment.
Minimum age of 18 years old at the time of application
Valid Driver’s License (valid California license required upon appointment)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current California EMT certification or National Registry EMT certification at the time of application (California Paramedic license or National Registry Paramedic certification accepted).
Applicants must be certified as an EMT in California or licensed as a Paramedic in California at time of appointment, AND, Applicants must have a current BLS Health Care Provider card at time of appointment.
Licensed Paramedics will need to obtain San Joaquin County accreditation prior to practicing ALS services.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher or sixty college-level units with a Fire Science major
Valid and Current California State Paramedic License is highly desired
HazMat Tech/Spec, USAR Certifications, CFSTES/FSTEP Instructors

Responsibilities

Respond to alarms with a fire company; connect and lay hose lines; enter burning areas of buildings with hose lines; operate nozzles and direct a stream of water onto fire; carry and operate fire extinguishers; raise, lower and climb ladders; make forcible entry into buildings as necessary.
Respond to emergency calls, related to fires, emergency medical, hazardous materials, vehicle accidents, and other incidents.
Operate fire district equipment as directed, which may include but not be limited to driving and operating fire apparatus at emergencies.
Maintain fire apparatus and equipment in good working order; perform equipment tests and checks.
Perform company inspection of designated commercial structures to discover and eliminate fire hazards.
Maintain fire stations, grounds, and hydrants.
Participate in fire service and related training exercises and classes.
Study fire department manuals, fire hazards, and fire-fighting techniques; attend drills and staff training activities.
Educate the public in fire prevention, safety awareness, and CPR techniques; make presentations to elementary students in Fire Awareness Programs.
Writes reports on computers, conducts research and statistics, give demonstrations, instructs classes and assigned training.
Assists in the investigation and cause of fires.
Performs any and all other tasks properly assigned by their superior.

Benefits

SJCERA Safety Retirement - Employer contributes between 91.22% to 92.40%
Uniform Allowance: $1,100.00 Annually
Holiday Pay: 156 Hours of Holiday Pay
Vacation: Based on Years of Employment per MOU (starts at 12 Hours / Month)
Sick Leave: Accrued per MOU at 18 Hours / Month
Health Insurance: Employer pays for Employee plus Eligible Dependents up to PERS Platinum Rate for Region 1
Medical: CalPERS Health Care System
Vision: 100% Employer Paid for Employee & Eligible Dependents through Vision Service Plan
Dental: 100% Employer Paid for Employee & Eligible Dependents through Sun Life Dental Plan
Life Insurance: $10,000.00 Coverage for Employee through Sun Life