Courier - Internal - Current NCFPD Explorers

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - CURRENT NCFPD EXPLORERS ONLY 

DATE OPENED - Immediate

FILING DEADLINE - June 30th at 4pm. 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Part-Time   

WORK LOCATION -  330 S. Main Avenue – Fallbrook, CA 92028

POSITION:

The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Courier. The essential duties and responsibilities for this position are: facilitate the cost-effective distribution, recovery and/or retrieval of medical equipment, supplies, district paperwork or materials; and perform errands and tasks to assist in the day to day District operations.

HOURS OF WORK:

This assignment is a part-time work classification. The Courier classification is considered a “Non-Exempt” employee as defined by FLSA and is overtime eligible. Total work hours range from eight to fifteen hours per week; worked on an as-needed basis. Couriers are provided fifteen (15) minute breaks for each three (3) hours worked; a thirty (30) minute unpaid meal break is required when working over five (5) hours.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all 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 practice.

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  Ensures each station and administrative building are equipped with adequate supplies.


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  Delivers inter-department mail between NCFPD stations and administration.


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  After-hours work may be requested in the event of District-impacting/emergency events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:  

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  No Experience is required. Experience as a courier, in taking inventory, and/or in record keeping is preferred. Current job opening is open to current NCFPD explorers only.

 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  High School Diploma or GED

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

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  Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Must be insurable and maintain this status with the District's all-risk insurance carrier.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

THIS POSITION REQUIRES GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH:

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  Safe driving, basic computer systems/applications, and area geography and roadways is required.

THE POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:

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  Learn District terminology and communication codes


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  Maintain good relations and to communicate well with co-workers and the public


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  Respond in a timely manner to respond to requests received

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.


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  Candidates may be subject to a background check.


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  Candidates must have the ability to pass a medical examination.


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  District employees are required to remain a non-smoker throughout employment and are required to sign an agreement to that effect.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

HEALTH INSURANCE: Health Insurance Benefits are provided to Couriers in accordance with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and as outlined in the Insurance Benefits Policy.  Couriers accordance with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and as outlined in the Insurance Benefits Policy.Couriers accordance with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and as outlined in the Insurance Ben

iSICK LEAVE: Couriers receive Sick Leave benefits which are accrued at a rate of one (1) hour for each thirty (30) hours worked. Sick Leave may be accrued to a maximum of 400 hours and has no cash value upon separation from the District.  which are accrued at a rate of one (1) hour for each thirty (30) hours worked. Sick Leave may be accrued to a maximum of 400 hours and has no cash value upon separation from the District 

UNIFORMS: Each employee will be provided uniforms as necessary.

If you require alternative means of applying, or have any questions relating to the position or application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 760-723-2039.

TEST PROCESS:

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  Review of credentials/application materials. Candidates determined as best qualified will move on to the next stage in the selection procedure.


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  The testing process may consist of a, computer-based skills test, structured oral interview panel and an interview with the Fire Chief/CEO or designee.


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  If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.


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  To successfully pass the evaluation process, a candidate must successfully pass each component of the exam. A combined total score that comprises a passing grade is unacceptable if any portion of the exam was not successfully passed.  Regardless of the classification/category of the employee, there will be no retesting of any portion of the examination for which a passing grade is not received.  Candidates who successfully pass the testing process will be put on an eligibility list for one year.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

This job announcement is to fill one vacancy.

Should there be an insufficient number of qualified applicants, the District reserves the right to extend the final filing deadline and/or modify application requirements. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute, express, or imply a contract. Any of the provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

All material received in this application and testing process will remain confidential.

The North County Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other

conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender,

national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, political or religious affiliation, veteran's status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or other functional limitation as defined in the

Americans with Disabilities Act except where a bona fide occupational qualification(s) so dictates.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures.

 The District may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular

assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.