EMS Section Administrative Captain

About the role

The EMS Section Administrative Captain recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current OCFA Fire Captains (non-probationary status as of the recruitment closing date, July 16, 2026) will be accepted. This Recruitment will be used for an upcoming vacancy and to create an internal candidate pool list for possible future vacancies in the EMS Section. The position requires a two-year commitment.

Essential Functions

• Conduct analysis of various data elements for the purpose of quality improvement and/or assurance
• Develop, revise, and forward various written communications both internally and externally
• Respond to large scale incidents requiring staffing of various components of the Medical Group and/or Rehab Group
• Engage in pre-incident planning activities to ensure proper resources, personnel, and equipment are allocated to events that have the potential for significant EMS involvement
• Other duties as required

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Positions Assigned To Paramedic Training:
• EMS Liaison with the local and out of county paramedic schools; Assist with placements into each program, progress throughout and internship placements for both internal and external candidates
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating of specific activities within the EMS Section (Ex. Paramedic School testing, PM Accreditation Academies, FF Recruit Academies, RFF Academies)
• Supervise and coordinate the development and delivery of the training curriculum delivered by the EMS Department
• Positions Assigned To Quality Improvement:
• Provide oversight of the OCFA EMS Quality Management Division
• Monitor, review, evaluate, and improve the delivery of pre-hospital care in OCFA’s jurisdictional boundaries through Quality Improvement (system monitoring and improvement) and Quality Assurance (chart review)

Minimum Qualifications

• Rank of Fire Captain (non-probationary status as of July 16, 2026) with the Orange County Fire Authority
• Instructor 1A and 1B or equivalent OCFA accredited Paramedic in good standing

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others
• Strong knowledge of the OCMEDS system, OCEMS policies and OCFA SOP's
• Strong written communication and computer skills

Supplemental Information

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following: Online application Instructor 1A and 1B or equivalent certificates Memo of interest Resumé detailing your education and work experience Tentative Schedule Of Events

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) - Last day to submit online application, memo of interest, resumé, and certificates

The week of July 27-30, 2026 - Panel Interview for candidates

TBD, 2026- Notification of selected candidate(s)

Questions All questions regarding this position should be directed to Battalion Chief Ray McQueen.

Technical difficulties with NEOGov? Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org.

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 the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

Candidate Pool List The duration of a Candidate Pool List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.

Withdrawing From Recruitment Process Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's 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.

Equal Opportuniy Employer The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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).

OCPFA Local 3631: This classification is represented by the OCPFA Local 3631. Please visit http://www.ocfirefighters.org for more information.

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 benefit limits. https://www.ocers.org/post/compensation-and-benefit-limits New Safety Members: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula (Plan V). Please visit OCERS to view compensation and benefit limits. https://www.ocers.org/post/compensation-and-benefit-limits For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS, or view the Retirement Plan HERE.

Deferred Compensation Employees may voluntarily participate in the Authority’s deferred compensation plan. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Services and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals. This plan is 100% employee funded.

Retiree Medical Savings Plan Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 3.0% of base salary.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Exempt

Firefighter Trainees and Handcrew Firefighters do not participate in this benefit.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pay Employees (other than Firefighter Trainees) who maintain an active State of California EMT certification will receive, in addition to their regular salary, seven (9%) percent of each employee’s base salary per month, prorated on an hourly basis for regular hours paid.

Other Specialty Pays Employees who move into special assignments at OCFA, or who possess specialized skills, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the OCPFA MOU and Side Letter Agreements for further details.

Tuition Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement is $2,000 per fiscal year to cover certain expenses associated with academic pursuits.

Holidays Employees in the Firefighters Unit observe 13 holidays within the calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.

Shift employees receive 11.2 hours holiday pay of which 0.7 hours is designated to a Union Time Bank for Union release time.

Vacation Vacation accrual is based on hours of completed continuous service (regular hours) exclusive of overtime. For shift employees: After 1 year but less than 3 years: Approx 112 hours per year; After 3 years but less than 10 years: Approx 168 hours per year; After 10 years: Approx 224 hours per year.

Sick Leave Sick leave is is based on hours of completed continuous service (regular hours) exclusive of overtime. For shift employees: Date of employment but less than 3 years: Approx 101 hours per year; After 3 years: Approx 144 hours per year.

Uniforms The Authority provides uniforms to employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money. For 2022, the maximum employee contribution is $2,750 for eligible medical expenses. The maximum employee contribution is $5,000 for eligible dependent care expenses.

WEFIT Program The WEFIT Program is mandatory/non-punitive. The OCFA shall provide all five (5) of the following aspects of the WEFIT Program: Medical Fitness, Medical/Fitness/Injury Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Data Collection and Reporting.

Pet Discount Program OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.

Benevolent Association Employees have the option to join OCFA’s Benevolent Association which was created to “Take Care of Their Own.” Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Dea