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DEFINITION
Under general direction, assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division; performs, directs, and supervises fire code plans examination, field compliance inspections, and the administration of engine company training, defensible space, weed abatement, and related programs, and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Fire Marshal. Exercises direct supervision over technical and administrative support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for assisting with the management of the Community Risk Reduction Division. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned division, including short- and long-term planning, budget administration and reporting, and coordination of key programs/projects with other District divisions and external agencies. Positions apply advanced management principles and strategic thinking to decisions that impact the organization as a whole and the public being served. Positions generally serve as advisors and contributors to executive management on policies, procedures, and major District initiatives.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists with the management of Community Risk Reduction Division programs, services, and activities, including performing, directing, and supervising fire code plans examination, field compliance inspections, and the administration of engine company training, defensible space, weed abatement, and related programs.

• Assists in developing, directing, and coordinating the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the division; establishes, within District policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.

• Assists in managing the development and administration of the division budget; supports the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; oversees the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments, as necessary.

• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs division personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with division standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.

• Assists with monitoring and implementing legal, regulatory, technology, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the division; determines equipment acquisition, training programs, and procedural changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the District in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.

• Performs plan review of commercial properties and inspects private and public residential and commercial buildings and facilities for compliance with pertinent fire-safety standards as mandated by District, federal, state, and local codes; serves as liaison with industries on compliance with regulations on potential environmental and fire hazards.

• Promotes the protection of public health and safety and the preservation of lives and property by directing the development and implementation of emergency preparedness planning and response activities in the event of human-caused or natural disasters; interfaces with partner agencies to facilitate planning events.

• Administers engine company training, defensible space, weed abatement, and related programs; investigates and addresses complaints; explains program procedures and requirements.

• Represents the Community Risk Reduction Division to other District divisions, officials, outside agencies, and members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, and the public; explains and interprets divisional programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.

• Conducts a variety of divisional organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

• Participates in and makes presentations to the District Board of Directors and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions, as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of finance; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to District needs.

• Assists with the maintenance of working and official divisional files; prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned.

• Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

• Performs related duties as required.
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing division policies and procedures.
 

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
 

UNFORSEEN OVERTIME AND UNUSUAL HOURS
Due to the emergency nature of the fire service, employees of the Fire District are occasionally required to work extended hours, be called in for overtime, or have adjustments in their regular schedule to accomplish the goals of the District during emergency operations.
 

OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS
You may apply with the agreement that if you are selected to be hired, you will obtain a California Driver's license before your first day of employment. On the application, upload a copy of your current State DL and DMV Driving Record. 

Preference Points awarded to qualified Veterans and their dependents.
 

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is a diverse community with an estimated population of 83,601. The Mountain View Fire Department provides emergency and safety services across 12 square miles, responds to more than 7,600 calls annually, holds a Class 1 ISO rating, and is staffed by 89 FTE personnel with a FY2025-26 budget of $42.15 million.
 
The ideal candidate is an accomplished fire service leader who combines operational credibility with strong administrative ability. Candidates should bring a record of leadership success and independent decision-making, a strong operational background respected by peers and subordinates, and demonstrated experience with Incident Command. The ideal candidate is collaborative, approachable, and decisive, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to teamwork and mentorship. Position requires five years of experience in primary fire service functions, including two years in a command position (Battalion or Division Chief), and a bachelor’s degree.
 
Salary range is $235,045–$352,569. Pay beyond the control point of $293,807 may be awarded for exceptional qualifications and experience. Salary supplemented by attractive benefits package. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Please click on the Job PDF below or visit Teri Black & Co., Deputy Fire Chief - City of Mountain View, for more information on this opportunity. 

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The Seasonal Wildland Firefighter will protect agency parkland and resources and performs a wide variety of skilled park construction, maintenance, and patrol work; assists the public in natural resources interpretation and information; provides fire protection, suppression, vehicle and equipment maintenance. To protect visitors, park land and infrastructures and to insure a safe and peaceful environment for public usage. 

This position requires a highly motivated, responsible, organized and self-starter individual who can handle an array of tasks, has good judgement in making decisions, and can work independently or as part of a team. The individual must be able to demonstrate common sense when working on tasks, as well show the ability to come up with possible solutions ideas to issues that they may come across, in areas that may be outside their expertise; be willing to take on uncertain challenges; and learn, understand and follow the chain of command.

The work performed will support MRCA’s operation in fire prevention and protection of life, property and resources within greater Los Angeles and beyond. Candidates must have the ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California, up to 14 days minimum per assignment.

This is a full-time seasonal, non-exempt, at-will position.

This position reports to the Squad Boss of their assigned crew. Assorted tasks may be supervised by others in the leadership structure, including other Squad Bosses, Captains, and Chiefs as needed. The position supervises no other staff immediately, however opportunities to supervises others may arise, within the abilities of the individual.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs extensive weed abatement to reduce fire hazards and for native revegetation; with use of tractor, chain saw, weed whacker, spraying herbicide or use of hand tools, in/on a variety of landscape types and topographies.
• Respond to emergency situations on parkland to protect life, property and resource.
• Ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California up to 14 days minimum.
• Provides information to park visitors on park features, natural resources, historical interpretation, safety, and rules.  May lead interpretive hikes.
• Constructs and repairs park facilities such as fencing, restrooms, gates, kiosks etc..
• Install and maintain park water distribution and suppression systems.
• Directs volunteer crews such as trail crews, community service workers, and the volunteer Mounted Assistance Units. Coordinate with organized public groups utilizing park facilities.
• Assesses any natural or manmade hazards on parkland; warns public, removes or ameliorates hazards if possible.
• Maintains developed park grounds, facilities, trails; operates tractors, trucks, chain saws, other power tools needed for park maintenance.
• Assists crew personnel and others as directed.
• Patrol and protect park lands, inform the provisions of the Public Resources Code, other codes, ordinances, etc. or writing incident reports as necessary.
• Protects park visitors and structures in wildland fire situations (visitor evacuation), operate pumps, fill tanks, hose layout, line-cutting, water and foam lay-down, etc.
• Assist in emergency search and rescue efforts on parkland, in a wide variety of terrain including steep slopes, canyons, and creeks. Coordinate action with the local authorities as necessary due to the nature of the emergency, i.e., brush fire, flood, etc.
• Coordinate with outside agency crews working on parkland.
• Perform heavy physical labor; including lifting and carrying items weighing up to but not limited to 90 pounds a distance of up to but not limited to 50 feet.
• Operate with substantial independence and coordinate work with others in completing assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles and other equipment.
• Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls, correspondence, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and the public at large.
• Perform related duties as required (such as administrative).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently communicate and exchange information, review handwritten, electronic and facsimile documents. The employee must occasionally move items weighing up to 45 pounds or more, outdoors, in different weather situations up to three miles (Pack Test – Arduous Position).

Must be able to constantly work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently operate brushing and firefighting equipment and tools, frequently move about work sites, communicate and exchange information, observe site conditions, transport equipment and tools between vehicles and work sites on a daily basis, and occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to access areas of work.

Individuals will be assigned to one of the three (3) crew schedules; Crew 2 (Wed-Sat), Crew 3 (Sun-Wed), or Crew 4 (Sat/Sun/Tu/Wed) shift, working 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week with some scheduling flexibility. Occasional overtime work in evenings, nights,  weekends, and holidays upon prior approval by supervisor. This position will work out of Holiday Camp Fire Station in Calabasas but may be required to travel to various other locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must at least have a High School diploma or Equivalent

• Meeting requirements of a Firefighter TYPE 2 (T) NWCG 310-1 2006 is required (S-130, S-190)

• Must complete the "Hiring Packet" paperwork to be considered. (The "Hiring Packet" consists of ALL components:  1. Calopps Online Application,  2. MRCA application (form below), 3. Resume, and 4. All Fire-related training certifications, uploaded in PDF format NO SCREEN SHOT, emailed to firedivisioneoc@mrca.ca.gov )

• Must pass the Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity "Arduous Pack Test" (all candidates must perfrom the pack test administered by MRCA.  The Fire Division uses the pack test for basic physical and candidate assesstment.

• No prior fire experience is required, however is desired.

• Attend the 8hr RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher if already certified in the fire service, (Terms and conditions apply)
• Completion of BLS First Aid and CPR/AED, or obtain through MRCA when available
• Current National Registry EMT Certification is desired, but not required.

• Moderate proficiency with Office 365 and email, with particular emphasis on word-processing and spreadsheet programs is desired.

• Prioritize varying tasks and projects, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Work independently to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Revise work approach to address changed conditions.
• Complete projects and follow oral and written directions.
• Quickly change tasks and focus.
• Learn technical material.
• Innovate and improve processes.
• Exercise discretion and sensitivity to confidential information.

• Excellent oral and written English language skills. Not required to be a native English speaker, but fluency in English will be required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

Other Requirements

Candidates must have a valid California driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record. Employees must be willing to participate in agency emergency response, which can be anywhere within the state of California. Bilingual skills in English and another locally common language, such as Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Chinese, Armenian, Yiddish, or Tagalog is highly desired.  

All appointment offers are contingent upon the following:

• Background check including submission of fingerprints to Department of Justice, and a record clean of violent crimes or felonies.
• Successful completion of a physical examination including a drug test.
• Verification of the right to work in the United States.

This job announcement is not intended to, and does not, create an employment contract of any kind and does not create any express or implied contractual obligations. Employment at MRCA is at-will without exception. The employee and MRCA may terminate employment at any time with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

El Bombero Forestal de Temporada protegerá los parques y recursos de la agencia y realizará una amplia variedad de trabajos especializados de construcción, mantenimiento y patrullaje en parques; asistirá al público en la interpretación e información sobre recursos naturales; y brindará protección contra incendios, supresión de incendios, así como mantenimiento de vehículos y equipos. Todo ello con el fin de proteger a los visitantes, los terrenos del parque y la infraestructura, y garantizar un entorno seguro y pacífico para el uso público.

Este puesto requiere una persona altamente motivada, responsable, organizada y con iniciativa propia, capaz de manejar una variedad de tareas, con buen criterio para la toma de decisiones, y que pueda trabajar de manera independiente o como parte de un equipo. La persona debe ser capaz de demostrar sentido común al realizar tareas, así como la capacidad de proponer posibles soluciones a problemas que puedan surgir, incluso en áreas que estén fuera de su experiencia; estar dispuesta a asumir desafíos inciertos; y aprender, comprender y seguir la cadena de mando.

El trabajo realizado apoyará las operaciones de MRCA en la prevención de incendios y la protección de la vida, la propiedad y los recursos dentro del área metropolitana de Los Ángeles y más allá. Los candidatos deben tener la capacidad de participar en ataques extendidos o asignaciones de incendios de campaña en cualquier lugar de California, por un mínimo de hasta 14 días por asignación.

Tipo

Este es un puesto de temporada a tiempo completo, no exento y de empleo “a voluntad”.

Supervisión

Este puesto reporta al Jefe de Escuadra (Squad Boss) de la cuadrilla asignada. Varias tareas pueden ser supervisadas por otros miembros de la estructura de liderazgo, incluidos otros Jefes de Escuadra, Capitanes y Jefes, según sea necesario. El puesto no supervisa directamente a otro personal; sin embargo, pueden surgir oportunidades para supervisar a otros, dentro de las capacidades del individuo.

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES

Las siguientes funciones son típicas de esta clasificación. Los empleados pueden no desempeñar todas las funciones enumeradas y/o pueden ser requeridos a realizar funciones adicionales o diferentes a las que se describen a continuación para satisfacer las necesidades operativas y los cambios en las prácticas laborales.

• Realiza una extensa eliminación de maleza para reducir los riesgos de incendio y para la revegetación nativa, utilizando tractor, motosierra, desbrozadora, aplicación de herbicidas o herramientas manuales, en una variedad de tipos de paisajes y topografías.

• Responde a situaciones de emergencia en terrenos del parque para proteger la vida, la propiedad y los recursos.

• Capacidad para participar en un ataque extendido o asignación de incendio de campaña en cualquier lugar de California por un mínimo de hasta 14 días.

• Proporciona información a los visitantes del parque sobre características del parque, recursos naturales, interpretación histórica, seguridad y normas. Puede dirigir caminatas interpretativas.

• Construye y repara instalaciones del parque como cercas, baños, portones, quioscos, etc.

• Instala y mantiene sistemas de distribución de agua y supresión de incendios del parque.

• Dirige cuadrillas de voluntarios, como cuadrillas de senderos, trabajadores de servicio comunitario y Unidades Montadas de Asistencia Voluntaria. Coordina con grupos públicos organizados que utilizan las instalaciones del parque.

• Evalúa peligros naturales o provocados por el hombre en los terrenos del parque; advierte al público y elimina o mitiga los peligros cuando sea posible.

• Mantiene áreas desarrolladas del parque, instalaciones y senderos; opera tractores, camiones, motosierras y otras herramientas eléctricas necesarias para el mantenimiento del parque.

• Asiste al personal de la cuadrilla y a otros según se le indique.

• Patrulla y protege los terrenos del parque; informa sobre las disposiciones del Código de Recursos Públicos, otros códigos y ordenanzas, y redacta informes de incidentes cuando sea necesario.

• Protege a los visitantes del parque y las estructuras en situaciones de incendios forestales (evacuación de visitantes); opera bombas, llena tanques, despliega mangueras, corta líneas, realiza aplicación de agua y espuma, etc.

• Asiste en esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate de emergencia en terrenos del parque, en una amplia variedad de terrenos que incluyen pendientes pronunciadas, cañones y arroyos. Coordina acciones con las autoridades locales según sea necesario debido a la naturaleza de la emergencia, como incendios de maleza, inundaciones, etc.

• Coordina con cuadrillas de agencias externas que trabajan en terrenos del parque.

• Realiza trabajo físico pesado, incluido levantar y transportar artículos que pesen hasta, entre otros, 90 libras, a una distancia de hasta, entre otros, 50 pies.

• Opera con un alto grado de independencia y coordina el trabajo con otros para completar asignaciones.

• Realiza mantenimiento rutinario y reparaciones en vehículos de la agencia y otros equipos.

• Mantiene buenos hábitos de respuesta a llamadas telefónicas entrantes, correspondencia y comunicación, y brinda servicio al cliente a los ciudadanos que solicitan asistencia.

• Mantiene relaciones positivas con compañeros de trabajo, representantes de otras agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, asociaciones de propietarios y el público en general.

• Realiza tareas relacionadas según se requiera (como administrativas).

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PUESTO

Demandas Físicas

Las demandas físicas descritas aquí son representativas de las que deben cumplirse para desempeñar con éxito las funciones esenciales del puesto. Al realizar las tareas de este puesto, el empleado debe comunicarse e intercambiar información con frecuencia, revisar documentos escritos a mano, electrónicos y por fax. Ocasionalmente debe mover artículos que pesen hasta 45 libras o más, al aire libre, en diferentes condiciones climáticas, hasta tres millas (Prueba de Mochila – Puesto Exigente).

Debe poder trabajar constantemente en condiciones climáticas exteriores, operar con frecuencia equipos y herramientas de desbroce y extinción de incendios, desplazarse frecuentemente por los sitios de trabajo, comunicarse e intercambiar información, observar las condiciones del lugar, transportar equipos y herramientas entre vehículos y sitios de trabajo a diario, y ocasionalmente subir y bajar escaleras para acceder a áreas de trabajo.

Horario Requerido y Ubicación

Las personas serán asignadas a uno de los tres (3) horarios de cuadrilla: Cuadrilla 2 (miércoles a sábado), Cuadrilla 3 (domingo a miércoles) o Cuadrilla 4 (sábado/domingo/martes/miércoles), trabajando 10 horas por día, 40 horas por semana, con cierta flexibilidad en la programación. Ocasionalmente se requerirá trabajo extra por las tardes, noches, fines de semana y días festivos, previa aprobación del supervisor. Este puesto tendrá base en la Estación de Bomberos Holiday Camp en Calabasas, pero puede requerir viajar a otras ubicaciones.

CALIFICACIONES MÍNIMAS

Educación y Experiencia

• Debe tener al menos 18 años de edad.

• Debe contar, como mínimo, con un diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.

• Es requisito cumplir con los requisitos de Bombero Tipo 2 (T) según NWCG 310-1 2006 (S-130, S-190).

Debe completar el “Paquete de Contratación” para ser considerado. (El “Paquete de Contratación” consta de TODOS los componentes:

1. Solicitud en línea de CalOPPS,

2. Solicitud de MRCA (formulario abajo),

3. Currículum vitae, y

4. Todas las certificaciones de capacitación relacionadas con incendios, cargadas en formato PDF (NO capturas de pantalla), enviadas por correo electrónico a firedivisioneoc@mrca.ca.gov).

Debe aprobar la Prueba de Capacidad Laboral del Bombero Forestal “Pack Test – Arduous” (todos los candidatos deben realizar la prueba administrada por MRCA. La División de Bomberos utiliza esta prueba como evaluación física básica y de los candidatos).

No se requiere experiencia previa en incendios, aunque es deseable.

Capacitación y Certificación

• Asistir al curso anual de actualización de seguridad en línea de fuego RT-130 de 8 horas si ya está certificado en el servicio de bomberos (aplican términos y condiciones).

• Completar certificación de Primeros Auxilios BLS y RCP/AED, u obtenerla a través de MRCA cuando esté disponible.

• Se desea certificación actual como EMT del Registro Nacional, pero no es obligatoria.

Conocimientos

• Se desea un dominio moderado de Office 365 y correo electrónico, con énfasis particular en programas de procesamiento de texto y hojas de cálculo.

Capacidad para:

• Priorizar tareas y proyectos diversos y manejar múltiples proyectos simultáneamente.

• Trabajar de manera independiente y manejar múltiples tareas bajo plazos establecidos.

• Modificar el enfoque de trabajo para adaptarse a condiciones cambiantes.

• Completar proyectos y seguir instrucciones orales y escritas.

• Cambiar rápidamente de tareas y mantener el enfoque.

• Aprender material técnico.

• Innovar y mejorar procesos.

• Ejercer discreción y sensibilidad con información confidencial.

Competencias

• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en inglés. No se requiere que sea hablante nativo de inglés, pero se requiere fluidez.

• Excelentes habilidades organizativas.

• Capacidad para establecer y mantener relaciones cooperativas con las personas contactadas en el curso del trabajo, incluido el público en general.

Otros Requisitos

Los candidatos deben contar con una licencia de conducir válida del estado de California en buen estado y con un historial de manejo satisfactorio. Los empleados deben estar dispuestos a participar en respuestas de emergencia de la agencia, que pueden ocurrir en cualquier lugar del estado de California. Se valoran altamente las habilidades bilingües en inglés y otro idioma común localmente, como español, coreano, farsi, chino, armenio, yidis o tagalo.

Todas las ofertas de empleo están sujetas a lo siguiente:

• Verificación de antecedentes, incluida la presentación de huellas dactilares al Departamento de Justicia, y un historial limpio de delitos violentos o delitos graves.

• Finalización satisfactoria de un examen físico, incluida una prueba de drogas.

• Verificación del derecho legal a trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

Este anuncio de empleo no tiene la intención de crear, ni crea, un contrato laboral de ningún tipo ni obligaciones contractuales expresas o implícitas. El empleo en MRCA es “a voluntad”, sin excepción. Tanto el empleado como MRCA pueden terminar la relación laboral en cualquier momento, con o sin previo aviso y con o sin causa.

Cualquier disposición contenida en este anuncio de empleo puede ser modificada o revocada en cualquier momento sin previo aviso.

San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking qualified individuals for the unclassified and limited-term positions of In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I/II/III. Social Workers provide a wide variety of welfare services in such areas as information and referral, protective services, out-of-home services, health related services, chore services, and other welfare services within the Health and the Human Services Agency.

 
Currently, there are three limited-term vacancies and an unclassified vacancy in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. The program provides in-home care for persons who cannot safely remain in their own home without such assistance. The recipients of IHSS are aged, blind and/or disabled and eligible for Medi-Cal. Disabled and/or blind minor children may also be eligible for IHSS. The Social Worker will make a home visit to determine eligibility for the program and to conduct an assessment to determine a range of service hours for particular tasks. The IHSS recipient or guardian is the IHSS employer and is responsible for hiring and supervising a provider for the care they receive. The Social Worker will travel throughout the County to conduct home visits, attend meetings and perform other duties of the position. The Social Worker will work in the San Mateo, CA Aging and Disability Services Office.
 

This IHSS Social Worker will conduct intake and/or on-going activities for IHSS recipients. Some of those activities include:

• Conduct initial IHSS assessments using a detailed State assessment tool.
• Complete necessary documents, paperwork, and work within different information technology systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments.
• Educate, support, and perform administrative duties for IHSS recipients and care providers to understand/comply with program regulations.
• Provide education, outreach, and community resources information.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and program integrity to ensure proper adherence to regulations.
• Prepare for and attend Fair Hearings.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings or other activities to support San Mateo County's vision for integrated services.
• Maintain oversight of case management needs for a caseload focused on serving IHSS recipients who aged, blind, and/or disabled, including minors.
• Collaborate and facilitate service with care providers and other partner agencies.

 The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Experience providing clinical assessment for children, youth and adults with disabilities. 
• Understanding of human development and behavior within diverse populations.
• Ability to independently develop and implement sound case plans of action.
• Experience balancing client-centered care coordination and accompanying administrative documentation.
• Familiarity in implementing program regulations.
• Superior organizational skills to manage a large caseload and related documents.
• Proficient computer skills to use several independent database systems as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technology, policies and procedures.
• Excellent writing/documentation skills.
• Fluency in Tagalog, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese is a plus.

For information on the In-Home Supportive Services Program please visit: https://www.smchealth.org/home-supportive-services

SALARY:
Social Worker I: $7,162.13- $8,008.00/month
Social Worker II: $7,236.67- $9,048.00/month
Social Worker III: $8,533.20- $10,665.20/month

Social Workers provide highly skilled, intensive casework services to individuals and their families and provide casework consultation within the department and to outside agencies.  Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of assessment skills required to perform care coordination and referral tasks in complex casework areas. Lead supervisory responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances dictate.

NOTE: This is an unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will for a limited duration, typically associated with grant or other special funding. These positions are not covered by San Mateo County Civil Service Rules; and there is no formal probation period. The following are the same for classified and unclassified positions: salary, increases and other forms of compensation; accrual of sick leave, vacation, overtime, holiday and leaves of absence; health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and retirement.

NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 

Licensure/Certification: 

• California class C driver license or equivalent.

Education:

• Social Worker I: Satisfactory completion of 24 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

• Social Worker II: Satisfactory completion of 30 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

• Social Worker III: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

Experience: 

• Social Worker I: Two years of experience providing counseling, social services, public assistance and related services to the public, or to special groups.
  Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science or a related field.

• Social Worker II: Two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker I or higher in San Mateo County.
  Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.

• Social Worker III:  Three years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.  
  Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.

Social Worker I

Knowledge of:

• Contemporary social and economic problems.
• Socioeconomic conditions and trends.
• Public social service programs at the federal, state and local levels of government.
• Principles of interviewing and counseling.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.

Skill/Ability to:

• Learning social work principles, methods and techniques.
• Establishing rapport with clients and their families in working toward solutions to their problems.
• Speaking and writing effectively.
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Analyzing problems and needs of clients and developing courses of action which work toward constructive solutions.

Social Worker II

Knowledge of:

• Principles of individual, group, and community behavior.
• Scope and nature of current problems in the field of social work.
• Social work methods and procedures.
• Social service programs, and State and Federal legislation.
• Techniques and principles of interviewing and counseling and problem solving methodology.
• Social and community resources and awareness of how to identify, develop, and properly utilize these resources.

Skill/Ability to:

• Understanding and implementing the agency's programs, policies and procedures.
• Implementing caseload management techniques.
• Establishing rapport with clients and their families in working toward solutions to their problems.
• Analyzing problems and needs of clients and developing courses of action which lead toward constructive solutions.
• Speaking and writing effectively.
• Establishing effective working relationships with other employees.

Social Worker III
Knowledge of:

• Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
• Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
• Philosophy and function of social work systems.
• Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
• Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.
• Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
• Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.

If you are interested in being considered for this unclassified position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:   

1. The position requires a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide your 1) Driver's License number and 2) The expiration date.
2. Social Worker I requires satisfactory completion of 24 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Social Worker II requires satisfactory completion of 30 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.
    
   List the following for the education that qualifies you:
    1) The course ID for classes completed;
    2) Course title; and
    3) The "semester" units received for each.
    
   NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
3. Social Worker I requires two years of experience providing counseling, social services, public assistance and related services to the public, or to special groups OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science or a related field. Social Worker II requires two years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker I in San Mateo County OR an MSW degree. Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II OR an MSW degree and two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.
   
   List the following for the experience that qualifies you:
    1) Your exact title;
    2) Job duties;
    3) Length of experience in months; and
    4) Employer.
    
   NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
4. Describe in detail your experience completing social work assessments with older adults and individuals with disabilities. Provide an example of a time your assessment was not well received by the client and how did you adjust your approach to ensure the client's needs were met. Be specific. 
5. Provide an example of a time in your career where you had to implement a new administrative or regulative change that also affected your clientele. What did you do to ensure your understanding and implementation of the change was successful? How did you adjust your approach with your clientele to ensure smooth service delivery? Be specific. 
6. Describe your experience with managing a large and ethnically diverse caseload of clients. What techniques do you use to ensure you are providing service through a racial equity lens while also meeting work expectations? Be specific.

Please include the words "In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I/ II/III – Aging and Disability Services - Unclassified/Limited-Term" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to:

Charlene Yabut, Health Services Manager I

  cyabut@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.
 
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.

“This recruitment can be closed at any time without notice.”

THE POSITION

Under supervision, performs skilled and technical fire suppression and prevention activities. Must be prepared to act up to the next rank as needed and performs other related duties as required.

Drives fire apparatus to fire incidents and emergency calls; prepares for pumping operations and pumps water to fire at proper pressure; Inspects pumping and other equipment to ensure that apparatus is in good working condition and notifies Fire Captain of any defects; inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment; assists in keeping fire station in a clean and orderly condition; maintains an accurate running log of out-of-service streets and hydrants in the City of Chowchilla; performs fire suppression tasks/responsibilities required during fire suppression, salvage, and overhaul; conducts fire prevention inspections of assigned occupancies and tests fire protection equipment; detects hazardous conditions or violations of fire and building ordinances and laws; issues citations and warnings for violations; may conduct training of civilian and Fire personnel in applicable fire code regulations, fire inspection methods and procedures, and fire safety; investigates cause and origin of fires, seeking evidence of arson or of fire code violations; prepares follow-up correction notices and letters pertaining to initial inspections; Performs related duties as required.

PREREQUISITES

Education and/or Experience:

• High School/GED and
• Currently serving a permanent appointment as a Firefighter with the CFD.

Lateral: 

• Currently employed as a Fire Engineer (or equivalent rank) with a fire suppression government agency for a minimum of one (1) year and have completed probation within that rank.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and First Aid Certificate or higher certification by appointment.
• A current Cal-JAC CPAT card at time of application. (Desired)

Volunteer Lateral: 

• Three years of Volunteer Firefighting for the Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department with a minimum of one year as a Fire Engineer and have completed probation within that rank.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and First Aid Certificate.
• A current Cal-JAC CPAT card or equivalent. (Desired)

Certificates: 

• Incident Command System 100, 200, 700; California State Fire Marshal Driver Operator IA or equivalent.

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual 

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