Environmental Health and Safety Analyst
4.
1 Full-time 2 hours ago Full Job Description DESCRIPTION The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Environmental Health and Safety Analyst in the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department.
This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS
Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional administrative, technical and analytical office and field Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities in order to ensure OCFA compliance with EHS laws and regulations and maintain EHS management systems.
Incumbent is required to work independently and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing complex problems and issues.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is the second level in a two-level Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) series.
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the EHS series.
The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is distinguished from the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist level by its professional level responsibilities, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.
Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance where budget thresholds are exceeded and for tasks which require cross-functional support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.
) Oversees environmental programs including spill prevention controls and countermeasures plan, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal, underground and aboveground storage tanks; applies for new permits and renewals; ensures required documentation and inspections are completed.
Conducts ongoing inspections and assessments of safety, hazard, environmental risks of OCFA facilities in the following areas:
underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, hazardous materials storage, hazardous waste, storm water, air quality, and solid waste.
Serves as an environmental subject-matter expert and primary compliance point of contact for agencies; establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies and coordinates environmental compliance efforts.
Identifies stormwater best management practices at all fire stations; maintains sites by utilizing OCFA maintenance staff and coordinating with outside vendors.
Designs and administers environmental compliance plans.
Reports non-compliance violations and identifies/recommends best approaches for rectifying non-compliance issues.
Facilitates system certification training and develops internal training programs in support of EHS courses and curriculum.
Updates and completes required California Environmental Reporting System entries for all OCFA fire facilities; verifies status with all hazardous materials, including detailed maps, emergency plans, and inventories.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures for training, permitting strategies, and projects to achieve desired understanding of compliance requirements throughout the Authority.
Prepares and submits a variety of regulatory reports to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Monitors regulatory requirements/trends and conducts impact analyses to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards.
Monitors legislative changes and makes recommendations based on their potential impact to the organization.
Provides budget planning information for environmental fees and permits.
Represents the organization on specific projects and during regulatory agency audits.
Maintains hazard communication including safety data sheet records; verifies OSHA regulated chemicals, quantities, and disposition at all facilities.
Performs other duties of similar nature or level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):
Associate's Degree in physical or biological sciences, environmental studies, environmental law, environmental health and safety management, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
Three (3) years of directly related environmental, health and safety experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
International Code Council (ICC) Underground Storage Tank Designated Operator Certification HAZWOPER Certification Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
HIGHLY
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of EHS inspection, regulation, and enforcement Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental health issues Biological agents and effects on public health Environmental permitting regulations and procedures Regulations, principles, and practices related to underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, and solid waste handling and storage Regulations and principles relating to generating, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste Stormwater Best Management Practices for existing and new developments Emergency response procedures to chemical spills State of California Air Quality Standards OSHA requirements for Safety Data Sheet maintenance Proper and efficient record keeping procedures Standard office procedures Techniques required to gather, evaluate, and communicate information Customer service principles SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
Analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action by inspecting, investigating and evaluating findings to prepare recommendations Analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures Developing, coordinating, and implementing solid waste and hazardous waste management plans Responding to emergency spills Using a computer and applicable software applications Inspecting and testing sophisticated monitoring equipment during tank inspections and materials testing Inspecting and testing tank monitoring equipment Handling multiple priorities simultaneously Collecting data Preparing reports Composing business correspondence Making presentations Maintaining records Working independently with minimum supervision Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, regulatory agency representatives, the general public, etc.
sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Last day to submit application:
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
Oral Interview:
Week of March 20, 2023 Selection Interview:
Week of March 27, 2023 Hire Date:
TBD Physical Requirements:
Must possess mobility to work in outside environment; to sit, stand, climb, and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp in the performance of daily duties; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision and depth perception.
Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 15 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee works in both inside and outside environments.
and is occasionally exposed to dry atmosphere, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and road hazards.
May be exposed to dust and electrical energy.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to:
fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire.
Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.
The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary.
Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURE INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants.
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process.
The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high.
If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process.
Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following:
written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6810 or Ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org requesting a withdrawal from the process.
The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract.
Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) RepresentationThis classification is represented by the OCEA.
Please visit http:
//www.
oceamember.
org for additional information.
Base Salary Adjustments:
None scheduled.
Merit Salary IncreasesEmployees are eligible for a merit salary increase (1 to 4 steps) at their six-month review date, and annually thereafter based upon work performance until step 12 of the salary range is reached.
Medical BenefitEmployees have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program and the Authority contributes towards the cost of health premiums as follows:
100% of cost for employee only premium, or 75% of cost for dependent/family premiumThe enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment.
The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.
Medical Opt-Out:
Effective January 1, 2023, employees who submit sufficient proof of alternate group health insurance may waive coverage and receive the following in bi-monthly taxable cash:
Full-Time Employees:
$274.
84 per pay period (excluding PP7 and 20) Part-Time Employees:
$137.
42 per pay period (excluding PP7 and 20)Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.
OCEA Health & Welfare Benefits PlanThe OCFA contributes to the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust which provides for the following benefits for all employees in regular or limited-term positions represented by OCEA, regardless of membership status:
Dental (Delta Dental PPO or DeltaCare DHMO) Vision (VSP) Basic Disability (24 months max benefit period) $25,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceWith a union membership, employees have the option to purchase additional insurance available through the OCEA.
RetirementAll regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program.
Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.
Legacy General Members:
Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 2% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N).
Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS.
The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2023 is $330,000.
New General Members (PEPRA):
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.
5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U).
Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS).
The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2023 is $175,250 (non-Social Security participants).
For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS.
Deferred CompensationEmployees in regular or limited-term positions may voluntarily participate in the Authority's deferred compensation plan.
This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Services and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals.
Retiree Health Reimbursement ArrangementAdministrative Managers hired on/after January 1, 2007, are enrolled in a defined contribution retiree health reimbursement arrangement to which they contribute 4.
0% of base salary.
Social SecurityOrange County Fire Authority employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.
2% of salary towards Social Security.
MedicareEmployees contribute 1.
45% to Medicare.
Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.
9%.
Educational Incentive PayEmployees with college-level semester units, a bachelor's degree, or completion of an approved course from the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) or equivalent, are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:
60
units or UTI course = 2.
5% of base salary per month; or 90
units = 3% of base salary per month; or Bachelor's degree = 5.
5% of base salary per monthThe maximum educational incentive pay an employee may receive is 5.
5% of base salary.
Other Specialty Pays / ReimbursementsEmployees under special classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills/training/certification, may be eligible for other specialty pays.
Please refer to the OCEA MOU for further details.
Tuition ReimbursementTuition reimbursement is $2,000 per fiscal year to cover certain expenses associated with academic pursuits.
VacationVacation accrual is based on hours of completed continuous service (regular hours) exclusive of overtime:
Upon employment and up to 3 years, up to 80 hours per year After 3 years, but less than 10 years, up to 120 hours per year After 10 years, up to 160 hours per yearHolidaysEmployees in the General Unit observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.
's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas DayFull-time twenty-four (24) hour, thirteen (13) hour, and twelve (12) hour workday employees receive nine (9) hours of holiday pay or nine (9) hours of compensatory time.
Full-time ten (10) hour, nine (9) hour, and eight (8) hour workday employees receive holiday pay for the number of hours they are regularly scheduled to work.
When a holiday occurs on the employee's day off, the employee receives eight (8) hours of holiday pay or eight (8) hours of compensatory time.
Sick LeaveSick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:
Upon employment, up to 72 hours per year After 3 years, up 96 hours per yearAt retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service.
Paid Annual Leave (PAL)After completion of new probation, a full-time employee will be eligible to take up to thirty-six (36) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to his/her accrued time Part-time employees are eligible for eighteen (18) hours .
PAL is awarded on the first day of pay period 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter.
PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used by the last day of pay period 26 within the calendar year it is earned.
UniformsThe Authority provides uniforms to employees in designated positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses.
Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.
Behavioral Health and WellnessOCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI).
TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance.
Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations:
marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma.
TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for childcare, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.
Pet Discount ProgramOCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program.
This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate.
All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.
Benevolent AssociationEmployees have the option to join OCFA's Benevolent Association which was created to Take Care of Their Own.
Included in your $8.
00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents.
, Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute.
In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit.
gym membership.
Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.
).
In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj.
, CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.
The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc.
Visit the OCFA Benevolent Association Website for more information or you can watch OCFA Benevolent Association Overview.
Revised 12/30/2022This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options.
This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders.
All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers.
Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1 Full-time 2 hours ago Full Job Description DESCRIPTION The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Environmental Health and Safety Analyst in the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department.
This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS
Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional administrative, technical and analytical office and field Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities in order to ensure OCFA compliance with EHS laws and regulations and maintain EHS management systems.
Incumbent is required to work independently and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing complex problems and issues.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is the second level in a two-level Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) series.
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the EHS series.
The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is distinguished from the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist level by its professional level responsibilities, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.
Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance where budget thresholds are exceeded and for tasks which require cross-functional support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.
) Oversees environmental programs including spill prevention controls and countermeasures plan, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal, underground and aboveground storage tanks; applies for new permits and renewals; ensures required documentation and inspections are completed.
Conducts ongoing inspections and assessments of safety, hazard, environmental risks of OCFA facilities in the following areas:
underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, hazardous materials storage, hazardous waste, storm water, air quality, and solid waste.
Serves as an environmental subject-matter expert and primary compliance point of contact for agencies; establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies and coordinates environmental compliance efforts.
Identifies stormwater best management practices at all fire stations; maintains sites by utilizing OCFA maintenance staff and coordinating with outside vendors.
Designs and administers environmental compliance plans.
Reports non-compliance violations and identifies/recommends best approaches for rectifying non-compliance issues.
Facilitates system certification training and develops internal training programs in support of EHS courses and curriculum.
Updates and completes required California Environmental Reporting System entries for all OCFA fire facilities; verifies status with all hazardous materials, including detailed maps, emergency plans, and inventories.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures for training, permitting strategies, and projects to achieve desired understanding of compliance requirements throughout the Authority.
Prepares and submits a variety of regulatory reports to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Monitors regulatory requirements/trends and conducts impact analyses to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards.
Monitors legislative changes and makes recommendations based on their potential impact to the organization.
Provides budget planning information for environmental fees and permits.
Represents the organization on specific projects and during regulatory agency audits.
Maintains hazard communication including safety data sheet records; verifies OSHA regulated chemicals, quantities, and disposition at all facilities.
Performs other duties of similar nature or level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):
Associate's Degree in physical or biological sciences, environmental studies, environmental law, environmental health and safety management, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
Three (3) years of directly related environmental, health and safety experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
International Code Council (ICC) Underground Storage Tank Designated Operator Certification HAZWOPER Certification Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
HIGHLY
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of EHS inspection, regulation, and enforcement Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental health issues Biological agents and effects on public health Environmental permitting regulations and procedures Regulations, principles, and practices related to underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, and solid waste handling and storage Regulations and principles relating to generating, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste Stormwater Best Management Practices for existing and new developments Emergency response procedures to chemical spills State of California Air Quality Standards OSHA requirements for Safety Data Sheet maintenance Proper and efficient record keeping procedures Standard office procedures Techniques required to gather, evaluate, and communicate information Customer service principles SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
Analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action by inspecting, investigating and evaluating findings to prepare recommendations Analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures Developing, coordinating, and implementing solid waste and hazardous waste management plans Responding to emergency spills Using a computer and applicable software applications Inspecting and testing sophisticated monitoring equipment during tank inspections and materials testing Inspecting and testing tank monitoring equipment Handling multiple priorities simultaneously Collecting data Preparing reports Composing business correspondence Making presentations Maintaining records Working independently with minimum supervision Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, regulatory agency representatives, the general public, etc.
sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Last day to submit application:
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
Oral Interview:
Week of March 20, 2023 Selection Interview:
Week of March 27, 2023 Hire Date:
TBD Physical Requirements:
Must possess mobility to work in outside environment; to sit, stand, climb, and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp in the performance of daily duties; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision and depth perception.
Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 15 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee works in both inside and outside environments.
and is occasionally exposed to dry atmosphere, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and road hazards.
May be exposed to dust and electrical energy.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to:
fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire.
Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.
The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary.
Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURE INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants.
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process.
The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high.
If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process.
Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following:
written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6810 or Ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org requesting a withdrawal from the process.
The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst I at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.
org.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract.
Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) RepresentationThis classification is represented by the OCEA.
Please visit http:
//www.
oceamember.
org for additional information.
Base Salary Adjustments:
None scheduled.
Merit Salary IncreasesEmployees are eligible for a merit salary increase (1 to 4 steps) at their six-month review date, and annually thereafter based upon work performance until step 12 of the salary range is reached.
Medical BenefitEmployees have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program and the Authority contributes towards the cost of health premiums as follows:
100% of cost for employee only premium, or 75% of cost for dependent/family premiumThe enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment.
The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.
Medical Opt-Out:
Effective January 1, 2023, employees who submit sufficient proof of alternate group health insurance may waive coverage and receive the following in bi-monthly taxable cash:
Full-Time Employees:
$274.
84 per pay period (excluding PP7 and 20) Part-Time Employees:
$137.
42 per pay period (excluding PP7 and 20)Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.
OCEA Health & Welfare Benefits PlanThe OCFA contributes to the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust which provides for the following benefits for all employees in regular or limited-term positions represented by OCEA, regardless of membership status:
Dental (Delta Dental PPO or DeltaCare DHMO) Vision (VSP) Basic Disability (24 months max benefit period) $25,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceWith a union membership, employees have the option to purchase additional insurance available through the OCEA.
RetirementAll regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program.
Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.
Legacy General Members:
Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 2% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N).
Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS.
The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2023 is $330,000.
New General Members (PEPRA):
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.
5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U).
Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS).
The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2023 is $175,250 (non-Social Security participants).
For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS.
Deferred CompensationEmployees in regular or limited-term positions may voluntarily participate in the Authority's deferred compensation plan.
This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Services and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals.
Retiree Health Reimbursement ArrangementAdministrative Managers hired on/after January 1, 2007, are enrolled in a defined contribution retiree health reimbursement arrangement to which they contribute 4.
0% of base salary.
Social SecurityOrange County Fire Authority employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.
2% of salary towards Social Security.
MedicareEmployees contribute 1.
45% to Medicare.
Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.
9%.
Educational Incentive PayEmployees with college-level semester units, a bachelor's degree, or completion of an approved course from the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) or equivalent, are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:
60
units or UTI course = 2.
5% of base salary per month; or 90
units = 3% of base salary per month; or Bachelor's degree = 5.
5% of base salary per monthThe maximum educational incentive pay an employee may receive is 5.
5% of base salary.
Other Specialty Pays / ReimbursementsEmployees under special classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills/training/certification, may be eligible for other specialty pays.
Please refer to the OCEA MOU for further details.
Tuition ReimbursementTuition reimbursement is $2,000 per fiscal year to cover certain expenses associated with academic pursuits.
VacationVacation accrual is based on hours of completed continuous service (regular hours) exclusive of overtime:
Upon employment and up to 3 years, up to 80 hours per year After 3 years, but less than 10 years, up to 120 hours per year After 10 years, up to 160 hours per yearHolidaysEmployees in the General Unit observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.
's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas DayFull-time twenty-four (24) hour, thirteen (13) hour, and twelve (12) hour workday employees receive nine (9) hours of holiday pay or nine (9) hours of compensatory time.
Full-time ten (10) hour, nine (9) hour, and eight (8) hour workday employees receive holiday pay for the number of hours they are regularly scheduled to work.
When a holiday occurs on the employee's day off, the employee receives eight (8) hours of holiday pay or eight (8) hours of compensatory time.
Sick LeaveSick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:
Upon employment, up to 72 hours per year After 3 years, up 96 hours per yearAt retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service.
Paid Annual Leave (PAL)After completion of new probation, a full-time employee will be eligible to take up to thirty-six (36) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to his/her accrued time Part-time employees are eligible for eighteen (18) hours .
PAL is awarded on the first day of pay period 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter.
PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used by the last day of pay period 26 within the calendar year it is earned.
UniformsThe Authority provides uniforms to employees in designated positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses.
Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.
Behavioral Health and WellnessOCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI).
TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance.
Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations:
marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma.
TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for childcare, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.
Pet Discount ProgramOCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program.
This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate.
All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.
Benevolent AssociationEmployees have the option to join OCFA's Benevolent Association which was created to Take Care of Their Own.
Included in your $8.
00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents.
, Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute.
In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit.
gym membership.
Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.
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In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj.
, CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.
The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc.
Visit the OCFA Benevolent Association Website for more information or you can watch OCFA Benevolent Association Overview.
Revised 12/30/2022This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options.
This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders.
All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers.
Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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