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Job Description
The Position
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill seasonal, temporary Fire Control Worker (Hand Crew) positions for the 2026 fire season.
Typical Work Hours (subject to change): Fire Season/Summer: 12-hour shifts, 4 days on, 4 days off
Station location: 4491 Bixler Rd, Byron, CA 94514
Tentative Dates:
Recruitment Closes: December 14, 2025
Work Capacity "Pack" Test: tentatively W eek of January 5, 2026
Hiring Interviews: Week of January 19, 2026
Pre-employment medical exam: Starting week of February 9, 2026
Start Date: April 6 , 2026
You can read the complete job description here .
Typical Tasks
Typical tasks include vegetation fire response and hazard abatement, vegetation fire support, fire prevention, education, and general maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required:
(1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's 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
Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. For your application to be accepted, you must attach copies of your driver's license and valid CPR card. Work Capacity "Pack" Test: Tentatively set for the w eek of January 5, 2026 Hiring Interviews: Tentatively set for the seek of January 19, 2026
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 Elizabeth Loud, eloud@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.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
Show moreThe County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat.
Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.
The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.
Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.
Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.
Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:
- Clients and communities
- Accountability
- Partnerships
- Fiscal prudence
- Quality Services
- Organizational excellence
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