Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Correctional Administrator, the Fire Chief performs administrative duties and provides supervision of the San Quentin Fire Department’s operations and personnel.

Develops training programs for the firefighting personnel (including inmates) utilizing the California Fire Service Training and Education Program (CFSTEP), and Firefighter #1 Certification Program developed by the State Fire Marshall (SFM). Develops work schedules for the firefighters, rates performance, and takes or recommends appropriate action. Coordinate staff training in fire prevention and suppression methods and technology through, and with the cooperation of the In-Service Training Officer.

Provides frequent inspections of the institution for fire and life safety hazards and report’s findings to the Warden via the Correctional Business Manager II and/or the Correctional Administrator-Business Services. Performs facility inspections weekly to ensure compliance with institutional standards. Coordinates the facility inspection minutes. Participates in the safety program of the institution and serves a Safety Committee Illness Injury Prevention Program (SB 198) and Parking Area Chairman. Provides inspection and maintenance of the firefighting equipment throughout the institution, including, but not limited to, the testing of automatic sprinklers and fire alarm systems.

Takes command during a fire emergency including directing firefighting operations, rescue operations, building evacuations, etc., with assistance and cooperation of custody personnel. First response to hazardous materials emergencies and directs confined space rescue operations. Ensures water from fire hoses is not directed into occupied inmate housing units, cells, or dormitories, unless absolutely necessary to extinguish a fire. Requests mutual aid in accordance with established institution plans and procedures. Conducts post-fire investigations after the fire is suppressed to determine the cause and prepare required reports.

Notifies the SFM Office, Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit, of any fire of a suspicious nature. Assists the SFM’s representative on all SFM inspections or surveys.

Performs as lead person and staff resource for developing and maintaining an effective emergency evacuation plan for every area of the institution in cooperation with all departments. The plan shall provide for quarterly evacuation and fire drills, the manner in which they are to be conducted, and the designated staff responsible for evacuation procedures.

Develops the fire prevention program and fire safety procedures in cooperation with appointed institution personnel and the office of the SFM. Perform custodial duties relating to inmates assigned to the Fire Department.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitations (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process.  The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real- time updates throughout the hiring process.  HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress.  Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating an/or accessing their account.

**CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

San Quentin Rehab Center is California’s oldest and best-known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum-security firehouse.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Cal. State Board - Fire Services- Fire Officer Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)

website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

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