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Fire Control Worker - Seasonal Hand Crew
Salary
$20.06 Hourly
Location
Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
RBW2-2026B
Department
Fire District - Contra Costa
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F8
The Position
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill seasonal, temporary Fire Control Worker (Hand Crew) positions for the 2027 fire season.
Work Hours: 12 hrs/day, alternating 4 days one week, 3 days the following week.
Work Days: Sunday to Tuesday, with every other Wednesdays off, or Thursday to Saturday, with every other Wednesday off (exact schedule TBD)
Station location: 4491 Bixler Rd, Byron, CA 94514
You may be subject to multiple days away from District base on Mutual Aid assignments
Important Dates:
Recruitment Closes: November 8, 2026
Work Capacity "Pack" Test: November 30, 2026 through December 2, 2026
Hiring Interviews: December 7, 2026 through December 9,2026
You can read the complete job description here.
Typical Tasks
Minimum Qualifications
License Required:
(1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License at time of appointment. Out of state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process.
(2) Possession of a valid CPR certification.
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.
Age:
At least 18 years of age at date of final filing of applications.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet such health standards as may be established by the County Medical Consultant.
Selection Process
Final candidates who receive conditional job offers must pass a fingerprint live scan, DMV pull, and pre-employment medical examination.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Holly Trieu, htrie@cccfpd.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at:
Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application" or "see resume."
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
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Do you possess a valid CPR certification?
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Are you at least 18 years old?
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Do you possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate?
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I understand that I must attach copies of my drivers license and CPR card to this application. If I do not attach these required documents, my application will be disqualified.
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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
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Employer County of Contra Costa