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Ventura County Fire Vehicle Maintenance Intern in Ventura, California
Fire Vehicle Maintenance Intern
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Fire Vehicle Maintenance Intern
Salary
$35,088.46 - $42,479.58 Annually
Location
and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Extra Help
Job Number
0561FPD-24AA (JW)
Department
Fire Protection District
Opening Date
09/05/2024
Closing Date
9/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Description
The County of Ventura Fire Protection District Fire Vehicle Maintenance Intern program is geared toward students interested in embarking in a career in automotive and medium/heavy duty truck maintenance with the department’s unique fleet. The program shall last approximately one semester (October to December).
Under close supervision and in a trainee capacity, assists mechanics in the Fire Protection District - Fleet Services Division with technical work on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment; and fire engines. Interns will receive practical experience in the diagnosis and repair of engines, electronics, and various equipment in medium/heavy duty trucks.
The successful candidates will be currently enrolled in a college or technical school specializing in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology or similar program and will demonstrate a commitment to accomplishment and a disposition to provide the highest level of service.
PAYROLL TITLE: Technical Specialist I - PI
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Temporary and Extra-Help vacancies. There are two (2) anticipated vacancy. Temporary Extra-Help positions are not eligible for benefits.
Technical Specialist I-PI is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: September 5, 2024
CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2024
APPLICATION REVIEW: Week of September 30, 2024
ORAL EXAM: Week of October 7, 2024
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
In a training capacity:
Assists in performing preventative maintenance services and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and fire engines in the shop and field. May also assist in the service and repair gas powered chain saws, mowers and other small equipment, generator sets and breathing air compressors;
Replaces fan belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, shock absorbers, mufflers and similar parts, adjusts brakes, tracks and clutches; and steam cleans vehicles, equipment, tools and components;
Balances and repairs tires;
Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments, assists mechanics in the overhaul and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; and may perform engine tune-ups;
Prepares and maintains service and repair records. Operates vehicles and equipment as necessary during servicing and repairs;
Uses test equipment, grinders, hoists and other shop tools;
Performs simple welding in repair of vehicles and fabrication of equipment attached to vehicles;
Removes and replaces body components, such as lights, mirrors, bumpers, mud flaps, tailgates and seats. May perform minor body repair and do spot painting;
Uses computer equipment for engine transmission and brake diagnostics;
Writes reports, enters and retrieves data;
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
No experience is required but candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities. Students must provide proof that they are enrolled in at least three (3) units of academic/technical college/university courses related to either automotive or medium/heavy-duty truck technology and maintenance.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Some jobs may require a valid California driver license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of: operation and basic theory of diesel and gasoline engines; fuel, ignition and electrical systems pertaining to vehicles, apparatus and construction equipment; and basic theory of hydraulics, air and liquid cooling systems, tire and tube repairing and vulcanizing equipment.
Some skill in: using shop, fabrication, and testing equipment.
Ability to: follow oral instructions; perform tasks requiring physical exertion and manual dexterity; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: A pplications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
To apply online, please refer to our web site at http://www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 389-9793 for application materials. Our address is: Ventura County Fire Department, Human Resources Division, 2400 Conejo Spectrum Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documentation may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based upon their completion of the application and supplemental questionnaire will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION – 100%: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
Candidates successfully completing the stated requirements may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months for this and similar positions only.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.
For any questions regarding this recruitment you may contact Jeff Weaver by email at jeff.weaver@ventura.org (jeff.weaver@ventura.orf=g) or by phone at (805) 388-4234.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
01
Which statement best describes your current enrollment status in academic/technical college/university courses related to automotive or medium/heavy-duty truck maintenance:
1 to 2 units of related coursework
3 or more units of related coursework
None of the above
02
You are required to submit proof of enrollment in the required coursework for this recruitment. Please indicate the method of submission by selecting one of the options below.
A copy of my proof of enrollment is attached to my online application.
I will email a copy of my transcripts to JoinVCFD@ventura.org before 5:00pm on the closing date.
I do not have and/or cannot submit a copy of student enrollment by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. I understand that this means that I will not be considered further in the recruitment process.
03
Do you currently possess, or are able to obtain a valid, unrestricted California driver license prior to employment?
Yes
No
04
Please describe why you are an ideal candidate for this program. In your response, be sure to include the following:
Your career goals
A summary of your accomplishments which have prepared you to be successful in this program.
Responses to this question will be strongly considered in determining selection for this internship.
05
Please list the coursework that you have completed which is related to automotive or medium/heavy-duty truck maintenance.
If you do not have this experience, type "no experience".
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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