SUPPORT SERVICES AIDE (FIRE)

SUPPORT SERVICES AIDE (FIRE)

Salary

$25.31 - $37.38 Hourly

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

25/26-00189

Department

Fire

Opening Date

05/05/2026

Bargaining Unit

90 - Seasonal PT

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The Newport Beach Fire Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a part-time Support Services Aide (Fire). The selected candidate will provide various support services to fire and lifeguard operations personnel. Additionally, they may be called upon to assist other City departments and the community.

SCHEDULE:

• The anticipated schedule will be approximately 20 hours a week; Monday - Friday.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of May 19, 2026. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

• Online Exam: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 22, 2026. Top scoring applicants who pass the examination will be invited to a virtual interview.

• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for June 2, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CalPERS:

• The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: No experience is required, however, one year of related general support or delivery experience is preferred. Related Fire Department or Fire Academy experience is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your level of related general support or delivery experience:

• One year or more
• Less than one year
• No experience

04

Please describe your related general support or delivery experience (if no experience, type N/A).

05

Do you have experience working with a Fire Department, or working with/attending a Fire Academy?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience working with a Fire Department or Fire Academy (if no experience, type N/A).

07

Please indicate your level of customer service experience:

• One year or more
• Less than one year
• No experience

08

Please describe your customer service experience (if no experience, type N/A).

09

Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Graduate degree
• None of the above

10

Have you completed any coursework in Fire/EMS?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record
• No

12

This position will be required to work a varied schedule including, daytime and evening hours, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13

Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number for three professional references below:

Required Question

Employer City of Newport Beach

Address 100 Civic Center Dr.

Newport Beach, California, 92660

Phone (949) 644-3256

Website http://www.newportbeachca.gov