Us&R Ca-Tflogistics 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 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.

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 :
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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…