District Aide

About The Position

Want to gain knowledge and experience on the day-to-day operations of a fire district? Are you interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive team?

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (District) is seeking highly motivated applicants who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community. We have it all here residential, commercial, manufacturing, wildland, freeways, EMS, not to mention the occasional pet rescue. The District Aide position provides support District-wide and is integral in helping the District fulfill its mission. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team and to be actively involved in taking our District forward. We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities to learn about the District and its operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in public safety. If you become a District Aide, you will have an opportunity to apply to our San Ramon Valley Fire District Recruit and Retention Training Program. We're excited to expand our career opportunities within the Internal Recruit and Retention Training Program. The career paths for our Internal Recruit and Retention Training Program are as follows:

1. Firefighter Paramedic/Single Role Paramedic : Are you ready to take on a role that blends bravery with critical care? As a Firefighter Paramedic or Single Role Paramedic, you'll be on the front lines, providing both emergency medical services and fire suppression. This dual-role position is crucial in delivering high-quality care during medical emergencies and effectively responding to fire-related incidents.
2. Public Safety Dispatcher : Be the calm voice in the storm! As a dispatcher, you'll connect with our community during emergencies, ensuring swift response and coordination. Your communication skills will be the lifeline that bridges the gap between those in need and our heroic first responders.
3. Fire Inspector : Dive into the heart of fire prevention! As an inspector, you'll safeguard lives and property by meticulously assessing buildings, enforcing fire codes, and promoting safety awareness. Be the shield that protects our community through attention to detail.

This is an outstanding opportunity to receive the training necessary to become a full-time Firefighter Paramedic, Single Role Paramedic, Public Safety Dispatcher, or a Fire Inspector with the District.

The goal of the District's Internal Recruit and Retention Training Program (Program) is to increase the number and diversity of qualified prospects for the position of Firefighter Paramedic, with an emphasis on recruits from the immediate vicinity of the District, and to increase the retention of District Aides, Firefighter Reserves, and Volunteer Firefighters by developing a District-funded pathway to obtaining a Paramedic License or Firefighter I Academy Certificate, POST Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course, Emergency Fire Dispatcher Certificate (EFD), and/or Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate (EMD) or Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Certificates, Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Training, Statutes and Regulations Class, California Fire Marshal Office Fire Inspector I Certification and International Code Council Inspector I Certification depending on the career track you choose. Plus, we offer a flexible work schedule to fit around school and other commitments. Duties:

• Drive a District vehicle to deliver mail and packages to fire stations;
• Assist with office projects such as scanning, filing and organizing;
• Support recruitments by helping with setup and clean up;
• Work directly with managers on a variety of projects;
• Assist with annual hose testing by reporting directly to Fire Captains;
• Assist with the annual 9/11 Memorial;
• Support Fleet Mechanic with transportation and apparatus related projects;
• Assist the IT department with radios, organizing E-waste, testing equipment at Stations; and

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

In accordance with the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB1522) and the District's Administrative Policy #211A for Paid Sick Leave, temporary part-time employees who are not covered by a labor agreement or other District policy who work more than 30 or more days within a calendar year of commencement of employment will accrue 1.0 hours of paid sick leave per every 30 hours worked to a maximum of 48 hours.

About The District

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. License: Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment. Other: Must be able to join the Firefighter Reserve Volunteer Program (and successfully meet the minimum monthly required training for the program - (1) One 3-hour drill and (1) One 10- hour ride-along). Must be able to work 2 shifts a week for the first 6 months of employment.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a full background investigation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination, including a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.