Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

1)    Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;

2)    Eligible to transfer;

3)    Eligible to reinstate. 

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

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Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• The incumbent shall be required to wear respiratory protection equipment,  including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent’s medical history, a complete physical examination, vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests. As a state law enforcement job classification without emergency fire suppression duties, alternate grooming standards may be authorized by the Program Supervisor to maintain anonymity for core law enforcement operations and assignments of the position. The incumbent shall meet the grooming standards required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), as applicable during planned need. This does not eliminate the annual clearance requirements of the incumbent.

• Complete and maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic Course Academy (RBC) certification, current weapon qualification status, and other POST required training. The incumbent must be able to lift, carry, or move heavy objects in excess of 75 pounds in confined spaces and over distances of up to one (1) mile; wear and operate a Bomb Suit. *Complete and maintain Certified Explosives Specialist Core training/certification pursuant to ATF requirements. *Complete and maintain Bomb  Technician certification through the Hazardous Devices School (HDS) pursuant to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requirements. Ability and willingness to work throughout the State and at unusual hours, evenings, weekends and holidays; may be placed on standby or on-call 24 hours; possess and maintain a California Driver’s License and good driving record. In and out-of-state travel is required up to 35% of the time and may include overnight stays

• Ma intain comprehensive knowledge of available bomb types and devices, including Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and incendiary devices; Maintain Hazardous Devices School(HDS) certification or equivalent, maintain Certified Explosives Specialist training, as applicable; meet industry standards and stay apprised of guidelines (e.g., safety, fire investigation, fire suppression tactics, etc.).  Complete and maintain Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) certification through a recognized accepted accreditation process, such as the OSFM, California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI), National Association of Arson Investigators (NAFI), or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Complete and maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic Academy (ABC) certification, current weapon qualification status, and other POST required training.

*Maintain technical expertise and operational skills for utilizing bomb disposal equipment; *maintain comprehensive knowledge of available bomb types including Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD); maintain all required certifications.

This position requires Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance prior to the incumbent being hired.

The incumbent shall be required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent’s medical history, a complete physical examination, vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests. The incumbent must be able to lift, carry, or move heavy objects in excess of 75 pounds in confined spaces and over distances of up to one (1) mile; wear and operate a Bomb Suit such as a SASS, MK9, or MK10 for periods up to eight (8) hours.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Arson and Bomb Investigator classification specifications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Filing a job application “within the time” shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or

- Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement

or

- Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement.

For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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