Fire Engineer (Internal) - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 15px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"strongThis is a promotional recruitment that is only open to current City of South Lake Tahoe employees./strong/pp style="margin: 15px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"strong style=" font-weight: 700;"uPossession of a CFSTES Firefighter II certificate is required within 1 year of promotion for this recruitment only./u/strong/pstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"Exam Dates:/strong September 17, 2025brstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"Exam Location/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;": 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe/spanbrstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"Time:nbsp;/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"TBD/spanbrbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"strong style=" font-weight: 700;"Per the CDG, the scoring is as follows:/strong/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"A total combined score of 70% or higher will place the candidate on the eligibility list. Each segment will require a minimum score of 70% to qualify for the next phase. Candidates who score 70% or higher will remain on the eligible hiring list for 12 months./pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"br/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"Manipulative/Driving exam (70% passing) weight 80%/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"External evaluators, oral interview (70% passing) weight 20%/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"br/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"strong style=" font-weight: 700;"Study Materials:/strong/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 6th Edition/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator 1st Edition/pp style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"IFSTA Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator 1st Edition/ppemClass specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are strongunot/u/strong intended to reflect all duties performed within the job./em/ppstronguSummary Description/u/strong/ppUnder general supervision of assigned Fire Captain, the Fire Engineer operates and maintains fire suppression equipment, rescue equipment, and fire apparatus, but also has responsibility for firefighting. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; provides basic life support emergency medical assistance; and conducts fire prevention inspection and public education programs.nbsp;/ppstronguIdentifying characteristics/u/strong/ppThe Fire Engineer performs a broad range of tasks relevant to the assumed duties, usually under general supervision. This position is fully trained in the scope of duties associated with this class and performs the full range of assigned duties with increasing independence./p/ph2Position Duties/h2ppemThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices./em/pp1. Drives, operates and locates fire apparatus and other fire related equipment at fire scenes; sets, controls and directs the flow and pressure of water to fire.br2. Responds to all fire alarms with designated equipment while on duty.br3. Responds to emergency medical care incidents, provides basic life support, operates emergency vehicle and assists paramedics, as necessary.br4. Inspects commercial properties for fire prevention and pre-fire planning as part of engine company inspection program.br5. Maintains and repairs fire apparatus and equipment in accordance with daily and other periodic maintenance schedules.br6. Performs public education functions to civic organizations, schools, and other groups.br7. Performs station and hydrant maintenance.br8. May be assigned to make repairs to fire pumps, valves, trucks, motors and other emergency apparatus or equipment, as necessary.br9. May have other assignments, such as CPR, heavy rescue techniques, cause and origin of fires, hazardous materials, etc.br10. Participates in fire drills and on-going training exercises and classes.br11. May act as Fire Captain in the absence of the Captain.br12. Prepares written reports, as required.br13. Performs related duties as required./p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2ppemThe following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties./em/ppstronguKnowledge of:/u/strong/pullipPrinciples, practices and techniques of modern municipal fire suppression and prevention activities./p/lilipPrinciples and practices related to providing emergency medical assistance including equipment, terms, and definitions./p/lilipCPR and advanced first aid./p/lilipFire hydraulics and basic math./p/lilipSouth Lake Tahoe street system and location of structures containing hazardous or highly combustible materials./p/lilipCity water system, fire hydrant locations, fire sprinkler/standpipe systems, siamese connections locations and preventive maintenance of said systems./p/lilipRadio procedures./p/liliComputer operations./li/ulpstronguAbility to:/u/strong/pullipDrive and operate emergency fire apparatus and other emergency and life-saving devices./p/lilipTake command of the fire station, fire scene or other emergency situations in the absence of superior officers./p/liliPerform field calculation for hydraulics./lilipUse a resuscitator and administer first aid and CPR./p/liliThink and act quickly and calmly in emergencies./lilipUse mechanic hand tools, carpenter's tools, breathing apparatus, axes, shovels, chain saws and extrication equipment including hydraulic rescue tools./p/liliDemonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength required for the job./lilipPrepare clear and concise reports./p/lilipDeal politely and effectively with the public./p/lilipCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing./p/lilipEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work./p/li/ulpustrongEducation and Experience Guidelines - /strongemAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:/em/u/pp stronguEducation/Training:/u/strong/ppEquivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in fire science, fire apparatus operation, hydraulics, emergency medicine, mechanics, or a related field./ppstronguExperience:/u/strong/pp30 months of full time firefighting experience with the City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department./ppPrior experience as a career firefighter from another agency may be considered at the discretion of the Fire Chief./ppstronguLicense or Certificate:/u/strong/ppMust possess and maintain a valid State of California Class C FF Exempt or Class A or B Commercial driver's license, or equivalent./ppPossession of a CFSTES Firefighter I and Firefighter II certificate./ppPossession of an Emergency Medical Technician certificate or paramedic license./ppPossession of CFSTES State of California Driver Operator 1A and 1B certificate or other CFSTES required courses for this classification./ppS-215 Wild Land Interface Fire Fighting Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire as a Fire Engineer is highly desirable./p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdivemThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions./em/divdivstronguEnvironment/u/strongstrong: /strongWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbent will: drive and work with other equipment; work around machinery; walk on uneven ground; be exposed to high and low temperatures; be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; and work at heights./divdivstronguPhysical/u/strongstrong:/strong Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information./divdivstronguVision/u/strongstrong:/strong See in the normal visual range with or without correction./divdivstronguHearing/u/strongstrong:/strong Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction./divstrongFLSA Designation:/strongNon exempt/p