Special Staff Assignments GN 26-046

Eastside Fire & Rescue • Issaquah, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This notice announces multiple openings for Special Staff Assignments. Members are advised to pay close attention to the position descriptions, eligibility requirements, interview process, and starting appointment dates. All openings are on Day Shift and require a two (2) year commitment. Interviews will be held from October 26-29, 2026, at ESFR Headquarters. The official start date for all appointments is January 1, 2027. "Shadow time" will be offered prior to the official start date. Interested members must submit a letter of interest to Human Resources by 1700 hours on Tuesday, October 22nd. Letters received after the cutoff date will not be considered.

Requirements

• All Special Staff Assignment openings are on Day Shift
• Requires a two (2) year long commitment
• All Battalion Chiefs shall be eligible to work Special Assignments and Special Project assignments, including those on probation at the time of assignment.
• Members ranked as Captain, regardless of time in grade, are deemed eligible for Staff Assignments.
• Members ranked as Engineer, with 12 months in grade, at time of appointment, are deemed eligible for Staff Assignments.
• Engineers and Lieutenants with 12 months in grade at time of appointment, Firefighters who are First Class at the time of appointment, and Captains regardless of time in grade will be deemed qualified for Special Staff Assignment.

Responsibilities

• Works at Station Headquarters and reports to the Deputy Chief of Operations (BC of Operations)
• Works at the South King County Fire Training Consortium and reports to the Consortium Training Chief (BC of Training)
• Works at the South King County Fire Training Consortium and reports to the Consortium Training Chief (Training Engineer)
• Works at the Eastside Fire and Rescue Fire Marshals Office and reports to the Fire Marshal (Fire Inspector - 2 Positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed