Fire Engineer (Closed Promotional)

Job Description:

Fire Engineer (Closed Promotional)

Description

Description

This is a Closed-Promotional recruitment open only to permanent City of El Segundo employees. Only online applications will be accepted for this position and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2025.

Copies of the required license and certifications must be attached and submitted with the candidate's online employment application. Additional supplemental materials that cannot be attached to the online application will not be accepted.

Test dates are tentative , and subject to change without prior notice, until qualifying candidates receive written confirmation from the Human Resources Department.

COMPONENT

WEIGHT %

TENTATIVE TEST DATE
Written Examination

(Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on the written exam to continue in the examination process.)

Pass/Fail

June 9, 2025
Pre-trip Inspection 10% June 11 & 12, 2025 Street Driving 20% June 11 & 12, 2025
Rodeo Driving 10% June 11 & 12, 2025
Pumping Operations 30% June 11 & 12, 2025
Aerial Ladder Operations
30%
June 11 & 12, 2025

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in each component of the practical examination to receive a final weighted score and to be placed on the eligibility list.

Written Examination Reference Material:

• Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (3rd Edition) (2015)

*Reference materials are available at Fire Station #1 and #2 for candidates’ use in preparing for the exam.

Under general supervision, drives, operates, and maintains firefighting apparatus and related equipment; responds to fire and other emergency calls; fights fire, mitigates hazardous materials emergencies, and provides other services; performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Fire Captain. May provide technical direction to Firefighters.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspects fire vehicles to ensure presence of appropriate equipment and operational efficiency; cleans and performs minor maintenance; drives firefighting apparatus and other units to emergency sites in a safe and efficient manner; locates hydrants, attaches hoses, and operates pumps at proper pressures; evaluates adequacy of water system and available water supply;
Participates in fire extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, rescue, and other operations; operates various firefighting, control, and rescue equipment such as pumps, ladders, air chisel, and extrication tools; lays hose lines and directs water streams into fires;

Provides emergency medical services to individuals in need of such care; provides care consistent with standards and permitted procedures established for patient care;

Inspects and cleans various firefighting equipment and apparatus; performs routine and preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary; assists in maintaining clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station;

Participates in inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention and target hazard identification and review;

Participates in training and development activities to maintain current knowledge of technological advancements; geographical layout of streets and addresses; operation of all fire apparatus; and other relevant information;

Interacts with and represents the Department to the community and the public at large;

May participate in special projects, develop and/or conduct training, maintain records, prepare reports, and perform work assignments while serving on various committees;

May provide direction and training to Firefighter personnel and serve as acting Captain as required;

When assigned to the truck, perform ventilation on various roof and construction types including cut sequences as outlined in the ESFD ventilation manual;

May perform Breathing Apparatus Repair;

May be required to be an examiner in the Department's DMV Employer Testing Program;

Regularly and predictably attends work; and

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

Fire safety laws and ordinances;
Firefighting methods and techniques;
Operation and maintenance of pumping engines and ladder trucks; practical/ applied hydraulics;
Location of hydrants and water mains;
Traffic regulations and City geography;
Principles and practices observed in rendering emergency medical services:
Firefighting strategy and tactics;
Incident Command System;
Alarm assignment responses;
Ventilation practices and cut sequences; and
Safe work practices.

Skill in:

Driving and operating firefighting equipment skillfully under a variety of conditions;
Calculating engine and nozzle pressures;
Acting effectively and quickly in emergency situations;
Preparing manual drawings of locations to scale;
Reading electrical, gas, water, and propane valves;
Understanding and following verbal and written directions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Appearing for work on time;
Following directions from a supervisor;
Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
Accepting constructive criticism; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, and the public.

Qualifications

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years experience as a full-time firefighter with the El Segundo Fire Department.

Education: Possession of a California State Firefighter I certificate is required at the time of application. Supplemental specialized training in fire technology, in the areas of fire hydraulics, apparatus, equipment, and tactics and strategy are desirable.

Completion of the following California State Fire Marshal Training and Education courses are desirable: Fire Command 1A, Fire Command 1B, Fire Prevention 1A, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B.

License/Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license with a firefighter endorsement is required at the time of application; a Class A endorsement issued by the El Segundo Fire Department is required at the time of appointment. An acceptable driving record is required.

Current and valid EMT and CPR certifications are also required at the time of application.

FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (FFA)
Benefit Summary

PERS Retirement : 3% @ 55, single highest year.Classic member employees pay full 12% PERS Member Share 2.7%@57 for new members hired on or after 1/1/13 with three year average final compensation and payment of 50% of normal cost (12%).

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,800/month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS. Basic level EAP coverage paid by the City.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. $50,000 term life policy.

Flex Plan: Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Deferred Compensation : Voluntary participation in 457 plan.

Holidays : Paid 144 hours per year in lieu of holidays.

Vacation Leave : 12 days or 6 shifts (1- 7 years); 18 days or 9 shifts (7 - 14 years); 24 days or 12 shifts (after 14 years of service). Leave can be used after one year of service. Annual cash conversion currently suspended.

Sick Leave : Eight (8) hours per month or twelve (12) hours per month for shift personnel. Partial payment for accrual over 1,584 hours and percentage of unused leave paid upon retirement or separation. Effective 10/1/16, sick leave paid at base hourly rate.

05/25

Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$114,827.16 - $136,019.52 Annually