SUPPORT SERVICES AIDE (FIRE)

Support Services Aide (Fire)

The Newport Beach Fire Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a part-time Support Services Aide (Fire). The selected candidate will provide various support services to fire and lifeguard operations personnel. Additionally, they may be called upon to assist other City departments and the community. SCHEDULE: The anticipated schedule will be approximately 20 hours a week; Monday - Friday.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
• Online Exam: Top scoring applicants who pass the examination will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for June 2, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CalPERS: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate: 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: No experience is required, however, one year of related general support or delivery experience is preferred. Related Fire Department or Fire Academy experience is desirable.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• 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.
• Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the 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.