The OCFA Human Resources, Risk Management section periodically opens a recruitment for the position of WEFIT Program Coordinator. The WEFIT Program Coordinator is a role model for firefighter health and fitness. This position is a key team member along with Risk Management, Executive Management, the Operations Department, and OCPFA Local 3631 in the ongoing success of the program.
General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Develop, schedule, and coordinate the medical and fitness exams for the Operations Department
• Develop and manage the WEFIT Program budget
• Manage fitness equipment purchases and repair
• Schedule and attend meetings with Hoag Executive Health, the OCFA medical provider
• Assist with the WEFIT Oversight Committee meeting agendas, reports, and attend quarterly meetings
• Develop and monitor program evaluation tools and track program results
• Assist with recruit and incumbent firefighter health and fitness training
• Participate in the OCFA Safety Officer Program
• Develop health and fitness education programs
• Provide oversight of Peer Fitness Trainers and Program Goals and Objectives
• Maintain updated information on OCFA Intranet and Website
• Act as liaison with outside organizations on OCFA WEFIT Program
• Act as liaison between OCPFA Local 3631 and OCFA Management
SCHEDULE
This administrative assignment typically requires a two-year minimum commitment and works a 9/80 staff assignment work schedule.
COMPENSATION
*Selected individuals shall receive staff assignment pay (SAP) of seven and five-tenths percent (7.5%) of the employee's base salary during assignment. In addition to the SAP, the employee assigned as the WEFIT Program Coordinator shall also receive staff incentive pay (SIP) equal to the greater of ten percent (10%) of the employee's base salary, or, if the employee is receiving paramedic pay at the time of transition to a designated staff position, the employee may continue receiving paramedic pay in lieu of the ten percent (10%) SIP.
*All details above are subject to change per concurrent MOU and/or Side Letter Agreement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Current employment with the OCFA as a Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or Firefighter
*All details above are subject to change per concurrent MOU and/or Side Letter Agreement
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Recruitment opens
• Online application
• Cover memo of interest (indicate position or positions of interest)
• Resume outlining your education, experience, and relevant background
• Letter of supervisor's concurrence
• Inclusion of related certificates of training or related professional qualifications are also encouraged
DISCLAIMER
Each recruitment is unique and is subject to change, dependent upon organizational needs and concurrent MOUs. The information provided here is based solely on previous recruitments. All OCFA recruitment flyers supersede this historical information provided.
