Suppression Fire Cadet (Part-time)
Company: City of Corona, CA
Location: Corona
Posted on: May 19, 2025
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
Are you driven to protect your community and eager to launch a
meaningful career in Fire Suppression? The City of Corona's Fire
Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join this part-time
entry-level work-training cadet program. This position offers
hand-on experience in fire training, fire suppression, and
emergency management. As a Fire Cadet, you'll work alongside
seasoned professionals gaining invaluable skills and introduced to
a wide variety of fire service experiences. This position will be
eligible for future internal hiring processes.Must work a minimum
of 18 hours a week Monday - Friday. The department will accept up
to the first 75 qualified applications.CURRENT VACANCIES ARE ONLY
FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive
list of duties performed by all employees in this classification;
it is only a representative summary of some of the essential duties
and responsibilities.Hazardous material inspection program
supportFire suppression equipment supportInterdepartmental
deliveries, and administrative supportTraining facility
maintenanceLogistic support for training exercisesKnowledge &
EducationGraduation from high school or G.E.D.
equivalentExperienceMust be at least 18 years of age.Candidates
must possess a valid Class C California driver's license and the
ability to maintain insurability.Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen
or permanent Resident Alien meeting the
requirements of Government Code Section 1031 (A) and 1031.5.In
order to qualify for this position candidates must possess aCurrent
CPR certification at the "professional rescuer" or "healthcare
provider" level.And one of the following categories:
Accountability- The Corona Fire Department is a professional fire
agency staffed by individuals who cherish and maintain the highest
standards of conduct. Integrity- We are truthful and ethical in
everything that we do. Inclusion- We embrace diversity and are
welcoming to all. Teamwork- When we work collaboratively to achieve
our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. We
pride ourselves on providing mutual aid and lending assistance to
other fire departments across jurisdictional boundaries.
Compassionate- The Corona Fire Department strives to be a
compassionate organization that sets the standard for excellence
through service. Service Mindset- Each member of our team has a
heart for serving the City of Corona. We put service over self.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime
compensation.
To view the positions complete job description,.
Application & Selection Process
Resume and certifications (if applicable) must be attached to your
application by the time the posting closes in order to receive full
consideration. Candidates that do not follow this requirement will
be disqualified from this recruitment process.
Applications will be accepted until Sunday, June 2, 2025, or until
75 applications have been received, whichever comes first.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may
close at any time without notice. The closing date may also be
extended, or the job may be re-posted. The top candidates that
successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess
the most desirable qualifications may be invited to participate in
a virtual HireVue interview. If a HireVue is conducted, candidates
who successfully pass the HireVue will be invited for an in-person
oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview
will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may
hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may
also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies
throughout the City. The successful candidate will be required to
undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass
a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a
drug/alcohol screening).
COMMUNITY
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of
Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses
approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse
population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona
enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational
opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its
residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor
enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and
skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply
relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and
getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail,
commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development
continues to be strong.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a
Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative
authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and
four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by
District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council
and serves as the presiding officer for one year.The City is
organized into the following departments/organizational units:
Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development,
Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and
Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and
Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the
City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.The City's total
operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a
General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a
workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality
services to its residents and visitors each day.
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