Definition
PREVIEW DATE: 01/14/2025
OPENING DATE: 01/21/2025
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/2025 AT 5:00 P.M.
The first 100 completed application packages that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.
The City of Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Firefighter! NBFD provides fire protection, EMS, and life safety services to our community. We protect a city of 85,000 residents that grows to more than 100,000 individuals with summer tourism. The NBFD prides itself on its ability to handle all types of emergencies within our city while still providing mutual aid to major incidents across the state.
SELECTION COMPONENTS
Application Evaluation
- Applicants must attach the six required documents to their online application.
- Applicants may not submit additional documents.
- No walk-ins permitted.
- Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification.
Required Documents To Attach To The Online Application
- High School diploma/GED or college degree (transcripts showing equivalency will be accepted).2) Certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter I, proof of successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I approved basic fire training curriculum consisting of 240 hours of instruction in basic firefighting, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate.3) Current EMT-1 or EMT-P certification per California Administrative Code.4) Valid driver's license. 5) Current BLS for Healthcare Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).6) Copy of CPAT or Biddle PAT certification completed within the last 20 months (May 2023 - January 2025).Candidates who do not submit the six required documents with their online application will be disqualified during the application screening and will not be allowed to continue in the process.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open until January 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The first 100 completed application packages that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the online exam.
Online Exam: Tentatively scheduled on March 3, 2025. Top scoring candidates will be invited to the ocean swim test
Ocean Swim Test: Tentatively scheduled on March 19, 2025. Passing candidates will be invited to the oral interview.
Oral Interview: Tentatively scheduled on April 2, 2025 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Those applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of the test
RETIREMENT
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 13.5% of their pay towards the retirement benefit.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
At the conclusion of the testing process, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list. Candidates may proceed to a Fire Chief's oral after the list is approved. Appointments will be made in accordance with Civil Service rules. All candidates will undergo an extensive background process including polygraph, criminal history, driving record, military history, civil records check, past & current employers, drug & alcohol abuse, education, and reference contacts. Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation may be selected for a position and receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon psychological and medical examinations including urine drug screen by City selected medical professionals.
After all elements of the testing process have concluded and the eligibility list is established, v
eterans shall have preference over other identically qualified applicants for appointment to an entry-level position in the City.
STATION VISITS
Station visits or contact of NBFD personnel are NOT permitted during the recruitment process for testing preparations. Candidates attempting to contact a Newport Beach Fire Station during the recruitment process will be subject to disqualification.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
- Candidates hired after January 1, 2019 per the Fire Association MOU are required to live within 150 miles of the City limits.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Education: High School graduation or GED equivalency.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. Ability to obtain a California firefighter restrictive driver's license.
Certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter I, successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I approved basic fire training curriculum consisting of 240 hours of instruction in basic firefighting, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate.
Current EMT-1 or EMT-P certification per California Administrative Code; current BLS for Healthcare Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
Additional Requirement: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Do you possess any of the following: certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter I, successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I approved basic fire training curriculum consisting of 240 hours of instruction in basic firefighting, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate?
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Please Select The Current Certification You Possess
- EMT-1
- EMT-P
- I possess a National Registry certification.
- I do not possess a current California EMT certification.
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Posses
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
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Please select the valid California driver's license you possess (check all that apply):
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- I have a Firefighter endorsement.
- I have a valid license from another state.
- I do not have a driver's license.
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Do you possess a current BLS for Health Care Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification?
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If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and polygraph examination. NOTE: Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and extensive traffic violations. Do you acknowledge this requirement?
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Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty," "no contest," or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition.
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Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)
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I understand that candidates hired after January 1, 2019 per the Fire Association MOU are required to live within 150 miles of the City limits.
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I understand that station visits or contact of NBFD personnel are NOT permitted during the recruitment process for testing preparations and that candidates attempting to contact a Newport Beach Fire Station during the recruitment process will be subject to disqualification.
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I understand that I must attach the following six required documents to the online application in order for it to be complete: -High School diploma/GED or college degree (transcripts showing equivalency will be accepted). -Certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter I, proof of successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I approved basic fire training curriculum consisting of 240 hours of instruction in basic firefighting, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate. -Current EMT-1 or EMT-P certification per California Administrative Code. -Valid driver's license. -Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED certification. -Copy of CPAT or Biddle PAT certification completed within the last 20 months (May 2023 - January 2025).
