FIRE FIGHTER

Job Description and Duties

This Position is Limited Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become permanent at a later date.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Additional Documents

Position Details

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals
Napa State Hospital
2100 Napa Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

DSH–Napa is located on a scenic, park-like campus in the heart of Napa Valley, offering a unique work environment that blends public service with wellness, accessibility, and work-life balance. The hospital campus is designed to support employees with convenient, family-friendly, and health-focused amenities, including the following:

• On-site childcare services available for eligible employees
• On-site employee exercise facility featuring new and modern fitness equipment
• Expansive, park-like grounds with walking paths and green spaces
• Free on-site parking for staff and visitors
• Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations conveniently located on campus
• Multiple staff break areas and shared spaces across the hospital
• Decompression Room & Lactation Room
• A calm, secure campus environment designed to support employee wellness and safety

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18.
• Criminal background clearance per CCR Title 22 §100108.06.
• Annual respiratory protection and medical clearance per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Valid Certifications/Licenses: Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR/AED; EMT-B or Paramedic (CCR Title 22); SFT Firefighter I Certification (2013 or 2019) or equivalent CAL FIRE/NWCG/NFPA training; FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800; California Driver’s License (must obtain Firefighter Endorsement within one year)

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - State Fire Training (SFT) Fire Fighter I (FFI) Certification
• Other - Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Certificate OR EMT Paramedic License (CCR Title 22)

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License A, B, or C with fire fighter endorsement and/or Ambulance Driver Certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• Title 22 First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
• Automatic External Defibrillator Certification

Benefits

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.