DESCRIPTION

This Operations Training and Promotions Division recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captains will be accepted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operations Training and Promotions is recruiting a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy 44 and 45 Coordinator. This position requires twenty-four (24) week administrative assignment (based on department needs) with a forty-hour work week schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). The FAE Academy Coordinator is eligible for Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 Memorandum of Understanding (page 105) for additional information.

The FAE Academy Coordinator commitment begins December 11, 2026, and concludes on May 16, 2027. The first day of Academy 44 begins January 11, 2027, and concludes on March 4, 2027. Academy 45 begins March 22, 2027, and concludes May 13, 2027. The FAE Academy Coordinator will, additionally, take over the FAE Development lead for a period of one (1) year.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION 

To apply, go to. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application
• Cover memo of interest
• Resumé (one-page maximum) 
• Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is encouraged

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Recruitment Closes: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon)
• Oral Interviews: Week of November 2, 2026
• Selection Announced: Week of November 2, 2026
• Commitment Begins: December 11, 2026

Please note, all dates are subject to change based on organizational need. Should a change occur, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email.

CANDIDATE POOL LIST

Placement on the candidate pool list will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The candidate pool list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The candidate pool list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources.

**Please note, eligible candidates may participate as Cadre members for multiple academies depending on the number of academies held while the candidate pool list is in effect.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV

Please contact the assigned recruiter, Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at  or.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Julie Kwak at  within 72 hours prior to the need for accommodation.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you choose to withdraw from this recruitment process, you are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter, Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at  requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include your current phone number.

NOTE
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current OCFA Fire Captain Former Fire Apparatus Engineer HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Instructor 1A and 1B or Instructor 1 or equivalent
• Prior experience as a FAE Academy Coordinator or Assistant FAE Academy Coordinator
• Computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong written communications skills
• No long-term vacations during the academy
• If you are interested in being considered for this ambitious and rewarding assignment, please submit a memo of interest and a brief resumé ( one-page maximum ) outlining your experience, education, relevant background
• Should you have further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Battalion Chief Levi Medina

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Orange County Fire Authority is Chuck Callahan.