US&R CA-TF5 Logistics Specialist at Orange County Fire Authority – Lake Forest, California

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The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) California Task Force 5 (CA-TF5) Logistics Specialist recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. This recruitment is only open to current OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer and non-probationary Firefighters. The ideal candidate should be technically savvy and be very motivated. The Logistics Specialist is responsible for documenting, tracking, and maintaining items in the FEMA US&R Cache during routine training and on emergency deployments or to support the task force during incident operations.

Successful candidates will be placed on a Candidate Pool List, which will be used to fill future vacancies.

This position requires participation in rigorous physical and mentally challenging base camp and field operations, encompassing multiple disciplines of the logistics functions in extremely varied and potentially hazardous working conditions. This position requires the ability to provide both verbal and written interaction with all sections of the US&R Task Force, including local, state, and federal officials. The position also requires working in disaster zones, in adverse weather conditions, hazardous atmospheres, and flight in military or civilian aircraft (fixed and rotary). As a member of the US&R Task Force, you will be asked to represent the local, state and federal government, under extremely diverse conditions.

To view complete classification specification, please click the links below:

• Fire Apparatus Engineer
• Firefighter

Minimum requirements for US&R Logistics Specialist (pre-appointment):

• Current, OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer or non-probationary Firefighter
• Participation in the OCFA "WEFIT" program
• Have a basic knowledge of US&R and GPS operations
• Demonstrate the ability to follow orders and personnel management skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Have the ability to be flexible, resolve conflicts, and solve problems
• Possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Be willing to work and live in poor conditions for extended periods of time
• Certificate of Achievements for ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, and IS 800

Position Requirement (post selection):

• Maintain a basic knowledge of the use of specialized Task Force equipment and support resources related to your position
• Maintain qualifications for Logistics Team per the FEMA position descriptions
• Completion of the FEMA Logistics Specialist Course
• Participate in air operations – helicopter and fixed wing during deployments or training
• Attend quarterly training
• Maintain/respond by timely communication with Task Force and section administration through email and phone
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Class A Driver License (Task Force provided)
• Completion of OSHA approved Forklift operator
• Completion of UTV operator
• Follow the Federal "Code of Conduct" for US&R Task Force
• Complete all General Administrative Requirements and General Training Requirements for all Task Force members within two (2) months of selection (see "Task Force General Requirements" under Supplemental Information for details)
  

Selected individuals will begin the training process immediately after selection, with required attendance at the FEMA Logistics course in November of 2025.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

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

• Online application - application must show current OCFA experience
• Resumé (2-pages maximum) outlining your qualifications as they relate to this position
• Memo of Interest
• Attach Certificates of Completion for FEMA ICS 100, ICS200, IS700, and IS800

All materials must be submitted with your electronic application no later than Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon).

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

• Recruitment closes – Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon).
• Panel interviews – Week of August 11, 2025

All dates are subject to change based on organizational need. Should a change occur, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email.

CANDIDATE POOL LIST

Placement on the candidate pool list will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The candidate pool list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The candidate pool list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources/Human Resources Director.

TASK FORCE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Administrative Requirements

The task force will do the following for each member:

• Maintain a current memorandum of agreement with DHS/FEMA, as well as participating agency agreements, and/or affiliated personnel agreements, as applicable
• Maintain a file for each rostered member that includes the following completed forms:
  • Application for Federal Employment; Optional Form 612 or a standard FEMA US&R resume
  • Appointment Affidavits; Standard Form 61
• Document each member's successful completion of a quantitative respiratory protection fit test required per 29 CFR 1910.134, as defined in Program Directive
• Ensure that each member maintains current inoculations, as defined in Program Directive 2005-008, unless medically contraindicated or refusal is documented
• Document that each member has a current Physician Clearance for Deployment documented as defined in Program Directive 2005-008
• Document each member has signed a Code of Conduct as defined in Program Directive 2018-006

General Training and Requirements

• Complete critical incident stress awareness training
• Complete ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 and ICS-800.B courses
• Complete the FEMA National US&R Response System Orientation course (Course Code: 9G6100)
• Complete initial training at the first responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
• Complete annual refresher training as required for first responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
• Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Task force members currently licensed or EMT (all levels) or licensed board-certified emergency physicians inherently meet this requirement
• Complete respiratory protection training per OSHA 29 CFR 19110.134 (k)
• Complete refresher training as required for respiratory protection training per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)
• Complete an initial blood-borne pathogen training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
• Complete the FEMA US&R Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment - Instructor-Led Training (Course Code: 9G5420)
• Complete NFPA 1670 awareness level training for the following
  • Confined Space Search and Rescue
  • Water Rescue
  • Structural Collapse Search and rescue
• Complete OSHA approved Forklift operator
• Complete UTV operator

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Section Coordinator Jason Frappier at jasonfrappier@ocfa.org or Deputy Coordinator Richard Ventura at richardventura@ocfa.org.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV

Please contact the assigned recruiter, Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or at ivonnespagon@ocfa.org for assistance.

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 II at ivonnespagon@ocfa.org within 72 hours of the need for an accommodation.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter, Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at ivonnespagon@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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.