Operations Administrative Fire Captain

The Operations Administrative Captain recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captains will be accepted. 

This recruitment process will be used to fill the upcoming Operations Administrative Fire Captain vacancy. The Operations Administrative Captain works directly with the Assistant Chief of Field Operations - South.

WORK SCHEDULE:  The Operations Administrative Captain position requires a two (2) year commitment. Operations Administrative Captains are eligible for either a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Field Operations - South. 

ADDITIONAL PAY:  Per the OCPFAIAFF-Local3631SideLetterAgreement-EligibilityforSAP-SIP, Operations Administrative Fire Captains are eligible for 7.5% Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and/or 10% Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the IAFF - Local 3631 MOU, page 105 for additional information.

VEHICLE USE:   The Operations Administrative Captain has the use of an authority vehicle.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Under the direction of the Assistant Chief of Field Operations - South, serve as a liaison with city, county, and state officials as directed. 
• Participate in projects that the Assistant Chief of Field Operations - South have set as operational priorities.
• Represent the Fire Authority at various meetings and public events. 
• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities. 
• Research, analyze, and interpret technical data. 
• Prepare written staff reports and oral presentations covering a variety of policy and procedural issues. 
• Staff the Department Operations Center (DOC) during major incidents. 
• Other miscellaneous administrative duties as necessary or required. 

 Administrative Staff Captains have the opportunity to participate in the following programs:  

• Department Safety Officer and participate in the on-call program 
• Public Information Officer and participate in the on-call program 

Please click on the following links to view the complete classification specification for Fire Captain.

• Current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captain 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others 
• Strong written communication and computer skills

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

• Online application 
• Resumé outlining qualifications (1-page maximum) 
• Cover memo of interest 

All materials must be submitted with your online application no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) – Last day to submit online application, memo of interest, and resumé 
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Oral Interviews 
• Friday, March 20, 2026 – Start Date 

Please Note: The above schedule is subject to change based on department need. 

QUESTIONS: 
All questions regarding this position should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Field Operations - South, Rob Capobianco at robcapobianco@ocfa.org. 

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV:
Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at BradStephens@ocfa.org or (714) 573-6816. 

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 Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at BradStephens@ocfa.org within 72 hours of the need for an accommodation. 

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst 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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.