US&R CA-TF5 LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Urban Search And Rescue (US&R) California Task Force 5 (CA-TF5) Logistics Specialist

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 open to current OCFA Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineer and non-probationary Firefighters. The ideal candidate should be technically savvy and 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. Current Members of California Task Force 5 are encouraged to apply in order to be cross trained into Logistics.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements for US&R Logistics Specialist:

• Current, OCFA Fire Captain, 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 completion for ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, and IS 800

Position Requirement (provided 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 2026.

Benefits

Please note: This summary reflects the benefits for shift employees assigned to a 56-hour average duty week. For benefits information related to staff assignments (40-hour workweek), please refer to the OCPFA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Download PDF reader)

Orange County Professional Firefighters Association (OCPFA) Local 3631 : This classification is represented by the OCPFA Local 3631. Please visit for more information.

Merit Salary Increases Employees are eligible for an initial merit salary increase (1 to 4 steps) on the first day of the pay period following completion of fifty-two (52) weeks of service, and thereafter annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their 12-step salary range. Health Benefits Pursuant to a Health Plan Agreement, the Authority contributes to the OCPFA medical benefit trust fund for health insurance and other related benefits. Brown Insurance Services (BIS) is the administrator for these benefits. The current contribution to the medical benefit trust fund will continue through 3/1/2028 in the amount of $2,199.49/month for "actively employed" enrollee members of the unit.

Retirement All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.

Legacy Safety Members Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 3% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan R). Please visit OCERS to view compensation and benefit limits.

New Safety Members Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula (Plan V). Please visit OCERS to view compensation and benefit limits. For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS, or view the Retirement Plan HERE.

Deferred Compensation Employees may voluntarily participate in the Authority's deferred compensation plan. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Services and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals. This plan is 100% employee funded. Retiree Medical Savings Plan Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 3.0% of base salary. Firefighter Trainees and Handcrew Firefighters do not participate in this benefit. OCPFA Supplemental Retiree Medical Plan Employees contribute 1.0% of their base salary towards the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association (OCPFA) Supplemental Retiree Medical Plan Trust Fund.

Social Security Orange County Fire Authority employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security. Medicare Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%. Educational Incentive Pay Employees with college-level semester units or a bachelor's degree are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:

• 60+ college-level semester units - 2.5% of base salary per month; or
• 90+ college-level semester units - 5% of base salary per month; or
• Baccalaureate Degree - 7.5% of base salary per month

The maximum educational incentive pay an employee shall receive is 7.5% of base salary. To receive educational incentive pay, the employee must submit a written request to receive the educational incentive pay and submit satisfactory proof of qualification (for example, grade cards, transcripts, and/or other verification from an accredited, college-level educational institution). Employees must provide official transcripts for verification. Hand Crew Firefighters are not eligible for educational incentive Pay. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pay Employees (other than Firefighter Trainees) who maintain an active State of California EMT certification will receive, in addition to their regular salary, seven (9%) percent of each employee's base salary per month, prorated on an hourly basis for regular hours paid. Other Specialty Pays Employees who move into special assignments at OCFA, or who possess specialized skills, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the OCPFA MOU and Side Letter Agreements for further details. Tuition Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement is $2,000 per fiscal year to cover certain expenses associated with academic pursuits. Holidays Employees in the Firefighters Unit observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
• Lincoln's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Shift employees receive 11.2 hours holiday pay of which