What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Orange County Fire Authority?
Description
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Accountant. This position will provide support to the General Accounting section within our Finance Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in General Accounting and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying financial records, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to Authority staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; provides responsible support to the Accounting Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Accounting Manager. Exercises direct or general supervision over assigned professional and technical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced-level classification in the professional Accountant series. Incumbents work under general direction and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of complex accounting and financial record-keeping functions. Incumbents also oversee, direct, and review the work of professional and technical accounting staff. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Manager by the latter’s responsibility for overseeing and directing the full scope of functions and activities of the Accounting section of the Finance division.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
To view the full list of Essential Functions, please use the link below:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the class specification.
EDUCATION (position Requirements At Entry)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position Requirements At Entry)
Highly Desired Qualifications
To review the required knowledge and skills of this position, please use the link below:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tentative Schedule Of Events
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Pre-hire Requirements
Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
How To Apply For This Position
An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING
Testing for this position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Accommodation
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
Recruitment/Selection Process And Requirements
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request.
ELIGIBLE LIST
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org.
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.
Orange County Fire Authority Management Association (OCFAMA) Representation
This classification is represented by the OCFAMA. Please contact OCFAMA President for information about joining OCFAMA.
Base Salary Adjustments
2.30% effective June 28, 2024
2.50% effective June 27, 2025
2.50% effective June 26, 2026
Annual Merit Review Program
Administrative Managers are eligible for performance salary increases from 2.75% to 5.5% annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their salary range. Please note, new managers and newly promoted managers must be assigned to their position prior to March 1 during the annual performance rating period (August 1 through July 31) to be eligible for their initial merit review. Administrative Managers who are at the maximum of their salary range at the time they receive their annual performance evaluation will receive a $500 contribution to their 401(a) deferred compensation account if they received a rating of at least “standard.”
Medical Benefit
Administrative Managers have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, and receive a monthly cash allotment to be applied toward health care coverage and other benefits. In addition to purchasing health care coverage, at their option, Administrative Managers may receive any or all remaining funds in cash or defer such funds to other benefits. The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.
In 2025, the monthly cash allotment is $2,597.52 per month, paid over 24 pay periods.
Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.
Dental, Orthodontia, and Vision Care
Dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance are provided, at no cost to the employee, for the employee and dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire or promotion.
Longevity Pay
Effective June 28, 2024, Administrative Managers will receive longevity pay as a percentage of base salary as follows:
An annual allocation of $2,065 (pro-rated for mid-year hire/promotion date) will be provided to Administrative Managers to cover health care costs and other select benefits including:
Retirement
All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.
Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 2.0% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2024 is $345,000.
New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2024 is $181,734 (non-Social Security participants).
For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS, or view the Retirement Plan HERE.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
A life and AD&D policy is provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Administrative Managers may purchase additional employee paid life, dependent life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage are provided to Administrative Managers at no cost.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the Authority’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan on a voluntary basis. This plan is 100% employee funded.
Retiree Medical Savings Plan
Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 4.0% of base salary.
OCFA employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.
Medicare
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%.
Bilingual Pay
If qualified, bilingual pay is $0.30 per hour up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per FLSA workweek. Pre-designated languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, and American Sign Language. Other languages may qualify on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Reimbursement
Administrative Managers are eligible for up to $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the program guidelines. Employees are also eligible to be reimbursed for job-related licenses and certifications (including the costs necessary to obtain and/or maintain the license or certification).
Vacation
Administrative Manager accruals begins on your first day of employment. Approximate annual accruals are:
Administrative Managers Observe 13 Holidays Within The Calendar Year
Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:
Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
After completion of new probation, an employee will be eligible to take up to forty (40) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to their accrued time. PAL is awarded on January 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter. PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used within the calendar year it is earned.
Annual Physical Examination
Administrative Managers are provided a voluntary annual physical examination by an Authority-designated physician at no cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.
Behavioral Health and Wellness
OCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI). TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance. Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations: marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma. TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for child care, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.
Pet Discount Program
OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.
Benevolent Association
Employees have the option to join OCFA’s Benevolent Association which was created to "Take Care of Their Own". Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents., Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute. In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit. gym membership. Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.). In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj., CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.) The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc. Visit the OCFA Benevolent Association Website for more information or you can watch OCFA Benevolent Association Overview.
Revised 03/2025
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800.
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The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Accountant. This position will provide support to the General Accounting section within our Finance Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in General Accounting and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying financial records, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to Authority staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; provides responsible support to the Accounting Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Accounting Manager. Exercises direct or general supervision over assigned professional and technical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced-level classification in the professional Accountant series. Incumbents work under general direction and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of complex accounting and financial record-keeping functions. Incumbents also oversee, direct, and review the work of professional and technical accounting staff. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Manager by the latter’s responsibility for overseeing and directing the full scope of functions and activities of the Accounting section of the Finance division.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
To view the full list of Essential Functions, please use the link below:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the class specification.
EDUCATION (position Requirements At Entry)
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
- Four (4) years of professional governmental accounting experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position Requirements At Entry)
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent Communication abilities
To review the required knowledge and skills of this position, please use the link below:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tentative Schedule Of Events
- Last Day to Apply: Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Oral Interview: Week of September 22, 2025
- Selection Interview: Week of 29, 2025
- Start Date: TBD
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Pre-hire Requirements
Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
How To Apply For This Position
An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING
Testing for this position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Accommodation
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
Recruitment/Selection Process And Requirements
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request.
ELIGIBLE LIST
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or IvonneSpagon@ocfa.org.
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.
Orange County Fire Authority Management Association (OCFAMA) Representation
This classification is represented by the OCFAMA. Please contact OCFAMA President for information about joining OCFAMA.
Base Salary Adjustments
2.30% effective June 28, 2024
2.50% effective June 27, 2025
2.50% effective June 26, 2026
Annual Merit Review Program
Administrative Managers are eligible for performance salary increases from 2.75% to 5.5% annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their salary range. Please note, new managers and newly promoted managers must be assigned to their position prior to March 1 during the annual performance rating period (August 1 through July 31) to be eligible for their initial merit review. Administrative Managers who are at the maximum of their salary range at the time they receive their annual performance evaluation will receive a $500 contribution to their 401(a) deferred compensation account if they received a rating of at least “standard.”
Medical Benefit
Administrative Managers have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, and receive a monthly cash allotment to be applied toward health care coverage and other benefits. In addition to purchasing health care coverage, at their option, Administrative Managers may receive any or all remaining funds in cash or defer such funds to other benefits. The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.
In 2025, the monthly cash allotment is $2,597.52 per month, paid over 24 pay periods.
Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.
Dental, Orthodontia, and Vision Care
Dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance are provided, at no cost to the employee, for the employee and dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire or promotion.
Longevity Pay
Effective June 28, 2024, Administrative Managers will receive longevity pay as a percentage of base salary as follows:
- 1.50% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 5th year in any OCFAMA position.
- 3.0% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 10th year in any OCFAMA position.
An annual allocation of $2,065 (pro-rated for mid-year hire/promotion date) will be provided to Administrative Managers to cover health care costs and other select benefits including:
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Cash prorated each pay period or lump sum of cash at year end
Retirement
All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.
Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 2.0% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2024 is $345,000.
New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2024 is $181,734 (non-Social Security participants).
For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS, or view the Retirement Plan HERE.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
A life and AD&D policy is provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Administrative Managers may purchase additional employee paid life, dependent life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage are provided to Administrative Managers at no cost.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the Authority’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan on a voluntary basis. This plan is 100% employee funded.
Retiree Medical Savings Plan
Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 4.0% of base salary.
- Effective April 4, 2025 (PP09) the contribution rate decreases to 3.0% of base salary.
OCFA employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.
Medicare
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%.
Bilingual Pay
If qualified, bilingual pay is $0.30 per hour up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per FLSA workweek. Pre-designated languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, and American Sign Language. Other languages may qualify on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Reimbursement
Administrative Managers are eligible for up to $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the program guidelines. Employees are also eligible to be reimbursed for job-related licenses and certifications (including the costs necessary to obtain and/or maintain the license or certification).
Vacation
Administrative Manager accruals begins on your first day of employment. Approximate annual accruals are:
- Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 120 hours per year
- After 3 years, but less than 10 years, approximately 160 hours per year
- After 10 years, approximately 200 hours per year
Administrative Managers Observe 13 Holidays Within The Calendar Year
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
- Lincoln's Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:
- Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 72 hours per year
- After 3 years, approximately 96 hours per year
Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
After completion of new probation, an employee will be eligible to take up to forty (40) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to their accrued time. PAL is awarded on January 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter. PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used within the calendar year it is earned.
Annual Physical Examination
Administrative Managers are provided a voluntary annual physical examination by an Authority-designated physician at no cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.
Behavioral Health and Wellness
OCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI). TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance. Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations: marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma. TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for child care, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.
Pet Discount Program
OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.
Benevolent Association
Employees have the option to join OCFA’s Benevolent Association which was created to "Take Care of Their Own". Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents., Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute. In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit. gym membership. Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.). In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj., CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.) The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc. Visit the OCFA Benevolent Association Website for more information or you can watch OCFA Benevolent Association Overview.
Revised 03/2025
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800.
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The Orange County Fire Authority uses e-mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of applications. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase efficiency, conserve resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, please ensure that the e-mail address you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We recommend that you do not share e-mail addresses with other individuals who may inadvertently delete important communications sent to you. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept e-mails from ocfa.org and governmentjobs.com. Please read each e-mail notice carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. Please acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
- Yes
- No
Are you a current Orange County Fire Authority employee?
- Yes
- No
From the choices below, select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Less than high school diploma or GED
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college credits completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD
Please indicate the field your degree is in if applicable. If you do not possess a degree, please write "N/A."
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From the list below, select the years of government experience you possess. Examples of government experience includes cities, counties, public education institutions, special districts/authorities, Tribal, state, and federal government.
- I do not possess government accounting experience
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience
- More than four (4) years of experience but less than six (6) years of experience
- More than six (6) years of experience but less than eight (8) years of experience
- Eight (8) or more years of experience
From the list below, please select the type of government agency you have been employed as an accounting professional. If you do not possess government experience, please select "N/A." Please note that all experience must be detailed in the work experience section of your electronic application.
- City
- County
- Public Education
- Special District/Authority
- Tribal
- Federal
- Other
- N/A
Do you possess a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience preparing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Please include the agency you prepared the ACFR for. If you have not prepared and ACFR, please write “N/A.”
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Describe your leadership and/or supervisor/management style. Include how many subordinates you have supervised. If you have no experience, please write “N/A.”
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Describe your experience with the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. If you have no experience, please write “N/A.”
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Describe your experience with accounts receivables, general ledger, grants, and fixed asset accounting. If you have no experience, please write “N/A.”
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Describe your experience with policy and procedure development. If you have no experience, please write “N/A.”
- Required Question
Salary : $181,734 - $345,000
