Firefighter

Location: San Francisco, California

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City and County of San Francisco

1002 IS Operator-Journey

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA, United States • via GovernmentJobs.com

$43,836–$53,248 a year

Full–time

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Qualifications

Applicants who have no access to the internet must contact the analyst at 415-557-4950 for information on accessibility

Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required prior to appointment

In order to keep copies of your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire on GovernmentJobs.com, you must print and/or save them as a separate file prior to final submission

Departments may require applicants to submit regular City and County application forms, resumes, supplemental applications, verification of education and experience or other documents

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone at (415) 557-4950 (Voice) or, if hearing impaired, (415) 775-9484 (TDD), or in writing (specify class 1002) at DHR/MEP Attn: IS1002, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

The investigation is limited to job-relevant and legally-mandated matters and may include a reference check, verification of employment history and education, military and financial history, fingerprinting, and criminal and motor vehicle records

Responsibilities

AMENDED TO REFLECT CHANGE IN FILING METHOD AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Under general supervision, performs the full range of day-to-day operational support functions involving computer equipment/hardware, system software, and/or related customer service

Operational support includes controlling computer production/processing, monitoring system/network resources, maintaining communication links, and providing first-line assistance for operational problems

Essential functions include: processing batch production and maintaining availability for the online system in running production jobs; retrieving and mounting input tapes/cards; monitoring production activity and solving problems; maintaining tape drives, printers, etc.; monitoring printer performance; organizing and distributing output materials; assisting scheduling production projects; performing help desk functions related to basic operations; backing up data

Knowledge of: electronic data processing and its applications; the operation and maintenance of hardware, distribution of printed output, and the backup/restoration of software/data; the operating characteristics of information systems equipment, including host computers, network servers/gateways, printers, storage systems, controllers/multiplexers, network hubs/concentrators, bridges, communication switches, terminals, PC workstations, and other central or peripheral devices

Special Information Systems (IS) employment applications and IS Skills Checklists are available ON-LINE on a continuous basis

Information Systems Skills Checklist data will be used to rank and match applicants with specific positions

Job description

AMENDED TO REFLECT CHANGE IN FILING METHOD AND SELECTION PROCEDURE.

Supplemental Application Required.

This is an Employment Register Announcement. Applications will ONLY be accepted electronically on a continuous basis. There is no final filing date. An employment register will be created of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The eligibility period on the register for successful candidates will be twelve months. Candidates on the employment register may reapply when their period of eligibility has expired. Qualified applicants who choose to reapply after their period of eligibility has expired may request retention of their previous rank from the employment register in lieu of filing a new application and supplemental questionnaire. Qualified applicants who wish to have newly gained experience considered in order to compete for a higher ranking must submit a new IS series application and checklist.

Under general supervision, performs the full range of day-to-day operational support functions involving computer equipment/hardware, system software, and/or related customer service. Operational support includes controlling computer production/processing, monitoring system/network resources, maintaining communication links, and providing first-line assistance for operational problems. Essential functions include: processing batch production and maintaining availability for the online system in running production jobs; retrieving and mounting input tapes/cards; monitoring production activity and solving problems; maintaining tape drives, printers, etc.; monitoring printer performance; organizing and distributing output materials; assisting scheduling production projects; performing help desk functions related to basic operations; backing up data. This description of duties shall not be used as a substitute for the classification specification.

Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; advise others on how to apply and interpret policies, procedures, and standards in specific situations; exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable criteria; analyze and categorize data and information to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established standards; use logic and analysis to solve computer and systems problems; make minor mechanical repairs to computer equipment; prioritize competing requests for service.Special Information Systems (IS) employment applications and IS Skills Checklists are available ON-LINE on a continuous basis. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY. No other filing method or medium will be accepted except to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. You may access the online application, including the required Supplemental Questionnaire, at www.sfgov.org/dhr or through the GovernmentJobs.com website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sf/default.cfm?action=jobs. Applicants who have no access to the internet must contact the analyst at 415-557-4950 for information on accessibility. Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required prior to appointment. In order to keep copies of your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire on GovernmentJobs.com, you must print and/or save them as a separate file prior to final submission. Applicants may file for all job codes in the IS Operator Series on one application.

NOTE: Applicants need to keep copies of all documents submitted. Hiring departments may require applicants to submit the same or additional documents at a later date.The names of all applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed in rank order on an employment register for transmittal to hiring departments. Information Systems Skills Checklist data will be used to rank and match applicants with specific positions. Departments will contact those applicants whose skills match department needs and will conduct further selection processes to determine a final hiring decision. Departments may require applicants to submit regular City and County application forms, resumes, supplemental applications, verification of education and experience or other documents. Applicants selected for hire by a department will be placed on an eligible list for permanent appointment in that department. If an applicant is selected and placed on an eligible list for permanent or temporary appointment and waives (refuses) the appointment, the applicant will no longer be available for hire and must request in writing to be reinstated to the register.

CERTIFICATION RULE: The certification rule for eligible lists will be Rule of the List.

Employment, Character and Background Investigation: Prior to appointment in some departments, candidates being considered for hire may be required to complete a personal history statement and pass a background investigation to determine fitness for employment. The investigation is limited to job-relevant and legally-mandated matters and may include a reference check, verification of employment history and education, military and financial history, fingerprinting, and criminal and motor vehicle records. All statements are subject to verification and deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements may bar the candidate from employment.

COMBINED PROMOTIVE AND ENTRANCE

PHILIP A. GINSBURG, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

AMENDED TO REFLECT CHANGE IN FILING METHOD & SELECTION PROCEDURE: MARCH 10, 2006

AMENDED TO REFLECT CURRENT SALARY: OCTOBER 9, 2003

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: IS1002

ISSUED: NOVEMBER 13, 1998

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 99-110

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Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED;

Three (3) years' of firefighting experience;

Three (3) years' experience as a California Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic;

Must have a valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the past six (6) months by Feb

CPAT testing is administered at San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County College visit their websites for further information

Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license with no major driving citations within the past 39 months;

State of CA CPR certifications

State of CA Firefighter I and II Certifications

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on department/section assignment

Responsibilities

Management's vision is "to be open, responsive and accountable while serving the public with integrity."

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position

Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the administrative needs the incorporated city

Works under direct supervision of a Fire Captain in the Fire Department and within standard operating procedures, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment

Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills

They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it

Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned

Performs firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods

Wears an SCBA, which includes a demand valve– type positive-pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads;

Climbs six or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb (22.6 kg) or more and carries equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb (9 to 18 kg);

Wears fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2°F (39°C);

Searches, finds, and rescues-drags or carries victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility;

Advances water-filled hose lines up to 21⁄2 in

(65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles;

Climbs ladders, operates from heights, walks or crawls in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operates in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards;

Operates fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens

Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces that are further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions;

Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers);

Functions as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members;

Assists in overhauling, salvage and clean-up operations;

Participates in drills and classes pertaining to emergency medical services, fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, emergency preparedness, fire investigation and fire prevention;

Participates in public education and community relation activities including school visits and fire station tours;

Performs cleaning, repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus and facilities;

May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues;

May act as Fire Engineer or Fire Captain as assigned;

Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and paramedic support procedures in treating the sick and injured; examines victims and communicates physical assessment of findings to base hospital physician;

Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and endotracheal intubation; applies different types of splints, backboards and cervical collars;

Administers various intravenous solutions and parenteral drug injections; inventories and requests necessary medical and drug supplies

Operates a variety of medical equipment including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment, pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG) and glucose monitors;

Conducts Emergency Medical Service training classes for Fire Department personnel;

Other duties as assigned

Job description

The first review of candidates will be Monday, February 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., or when a sufficient number of applications have been received.

• *This recruitment is for a seasoned firefighter, please see the minimum qualifications.

Due to the high level of interest, we are unable to respond to individual job applicants.

The City of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Management's vision is "to be open, responsive and accountable while serving the public with integrity."

Job Description

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the administrative needs the incorporated city.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of this class is to prevent the loss of life and property by performing highly skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire and life safety public education, and fire prevention. The Firefighter is distinguished from the Firefighter Recruit in that the latter has not completed the Fire Academy. The Firefighter is distinguished from the Fire Engineer by the Engineer's focus on operating equipment and firefighting apparatus.

This is not a supervisory job classification. Works under direct supervision of a Fire Captain in the Fire Department and within standard operating procedures, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment.

Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Performs firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods.

• Wears an SCBA, which includes a demand valve– type positive-pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads;

• Climbs six or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb (22.6 kg) or more and carries equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb (9 to 18 kg);

• Wears fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2°F (39°C);

• Searches, finds, and rescues-drags or carries victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility;

• Advances water-filled hose lines up to 21⁄2 in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles;

• Climbs ladders, operates from heights, walks or crawls in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operates in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards;

• Operates fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.

• Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces that are further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions;

• Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers);

• Functions as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members;

• Assists in overhauling, salvage and clean-up operations;

• Participates in drills and classes pertaining to emergency medical services, fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, emergency preparedness, fire investigation and fire prevention;

• Participates in public education and community relation activities including school visits and fire station tours;

• Performs cleaning, repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus and facilities;

• May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues;

• May act as Fire Engineer or Fire Captain as assigned;

• Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and paramedic support procedures in treating the sick and injured; examines victims and communicates physical assessment of findings to base hospital physician;

• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and endotracheal intubation; applies different types of splints, backboards and cervical collars;

• Administers various intravenous solutions and parenteral drug injections; inventories and requests necessary medical and drug supplies.

• Operates a variety of medical equipment including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment, pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG) and glucose monitors;

• Conducts Emergency Medical Service training classes for Fire Department personnel;

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED;

• Three (3) years' of firefighting experience;

• Three (3) years' experience as a California Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic;

• Must have a valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the past six (6) months by Feb. 1, 2016;

• CPAT testing is administered at San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County College visit their websites for further information.

• Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license with no major driving citations within the past 39 months;

• State of CA CPR certifications

• State of CA Firefighter I and II Certifications

• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on department/section assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Fire recruit academy held within the State of Arizona.

• Military experience with honorable discharge;

• Associates Degree in Fire Science;

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for Preferred Qualifications at the discretion of the hiring authority.

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