San Jose Standard

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) has announced several job opportunities, inviting candidates to join its diverse and progressive team. The department aims to maintain San José's heritage of excellence by recruiting individuals who reflect the city's rich diversity.

Current open positions include:

- **Fiscal Analyst I/II (Bureau of Administrative Services)**: Two positions are available with an application deadline of July 31, 2024. Responsibilities include coordinating the development of SJFD’s User Fee Programs and providing budgetary support to various bureaus.

Learn more and apply: [Fiscal Analyst I/II](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/4582844)

- **Firefighter Recruit (Bureau of Field Operations)**: The department is recruiting firefighter EMTs and paramedics for the 2025 Firefighter Recruit Academy. Applicants should have a valid EMT certificate, high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CPAT card/letter within six months of the application deadline, and must take a written exam through the National Testing Network website. The application deadline is August 2, 2024.

Learn more and apply: [Firefighter Recruit](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/4535884)

- **Senior Public Safety Dispatcher (Fire Communications Division)**: With an application deadline of August 16, 2024, this role involves supervising a team of Public Safety Radio Dispatchers and performing all duties associated with public safety dispatching.

Learn more and apply: [Senior Public Safety Dispatcher](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/4585750)

- **Associate Engineer (Bureau of Fire Prevention)**: This position remains open until filled. It requires professional engineering work including plan review and inspection tasks under the supervision of a senior engineer. Candidates should have knowledge of building life safety codes and fire protection standards.

Learn more and apply: [Associate Engineer](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/4493854)

The SJFD encourages interested candidates to stay informed about career opportunities by signing up for email notifications, visiting their recruitment webpage, or following them on social media platforms such as Facebook (@SanJoseFD), Instagram (@SJFDofficial), X (Twitter) (@SJFD), YouTube (/SanJoseFireDepartment), and LinkedIn.

The San José Fire Department serves both the City of San José and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. Operating in the United States' 13th largest city, it provides services to approximately 1.2 million residents over an area spanning 200 square miles. As one of the busiest fire departments in the nation, SJFD responds to around 109,000 service calls annually.