EMS Section Administrative Captain in Irvine, California at Orange County Fire Authority

The EMS Section Administrative Captain recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current OCFA Fire Captains (non-probationary status as of the recruitment closing date, July 16, 2026) will be accepted. This Recruitment will be used for an upcoming vacancy and to create an internal candidate pool list for possible future vacancies in the EMS Section.

The position requires a two-year commitment. EMS Section Administrative Captains are eligible for either a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, at the discretion of the respective Battalion Chief or Assistant Chief.

ADDITIONAL PAY:
The EMS Section Administrative Captain is eligible for 7.5% Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP) of 10% (captains receiving paramedic pay, may continue receiving the paramedic pay in lieu of the 10% SIP). Please refer to the IAFF - Local 3631 MOU, page 105 for additional information.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct analysis of various data elements for the purpose of quality improvement and/or assurance
• Develop, revise, and forward various written communications both internally and externally
• Respond to large scale incidents requiring staffing of various components of the Medical Group and/or Rehab Group
• Engage in pre-incident planning activities to ensure proper resources, personnel, and equipment are allocated to events that have the potential for significant EMS involvement
• Other duties as required

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Positions assigned to Paramedic Training:

• EMS Liaison with the local and out of county paramedic schools; Assist with placements into each program, progress throughout and internship placements for both internal and external candidates
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating of specific activities within the EMS Section (Ex. Paramedic School testing, PM Accreditation Academies, FF Recruit Academies, RFF Academies)
• Supervise and coordinate the development and delivery of the training curriculum delivered by the EMS Department

Positions assigned to Quality Improvement:

• Provide oversight of the OCFA EMS Quality Management Division.
• Monitor, review, evaluate, and improve the delivery of pre-hospital care in OCFA’s jurisdictional boundaries through Quality Improvement (system monitoring and improvement) and Quality Assurance (chart review).

EMS Section Administrative Captains have the opportunity to participate in the following programs:

• Department Safety Officer and participate in the on-call program

Minimum requirements (at time of application) to be considered are:

• Rank of Fire Captain (non-probationary status as of July 16, 2026) with the Orange County Fire Authority
• Instructor 1A and 1B or equivalent
• OCFA accredited Paramedic in good standing

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others
• Strong knowledge of the OCMEDS system, OCEMS policies and OCFA SOP's
• Strong written communication and computer skills

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application
• Instructor 1A and 1B or equivalent certificates
• Memo of interest
• Resumé detailing your education and work experience

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) - Last day to submit online application, memo of interest, resumé, and certificates
• The week of July 27-30, 2026 - Panel Interview for candidates
• TBD, 2026- Notification of selected candidate(s)

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Battalion Chief Ray McQueen.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org.

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 the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

CANDIDATE POOL LIST:
The duration of a Candidate Pool List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNIY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.