Senior Human Resources Specialist

THE POSITION

The Senior Human Resources Specialist recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified OCFA personnel will be accepted. All interested OCFA employees are encouraged to apply. 

The OCFA is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Human Resources Specialist in the Recruitment Division of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be customer service–oriented and deeply committed to the principle of “In Service of Others.” They will demonstrate a strong desire to learn, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to keeping OCFA’s mission at the forefront of their actions and priorities. The candidate will be accountable, model OCFA’s best practices, ideals, and values, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Your application MUST include all current education and relevant OCFA work experience to be considered for this position. Failure to include your OCFA work experience along with any other related qualifying experience in the work history section of your application will result in disqualification from the selection process.

This newly approved, full-time position will report to the Human Resources Manager of Recruitment.  This position is underfilling a Human Resources Analyst II position with room for future professional growth.

In addition to managing databases, maintaining records, and researching and compiling data, the incumbent will serve as an integral member of the Recruitment Team. Responsibilities will include supporting the development of recruitment and selection processes, reviewing applications, updating written and computer-based examinations, preparing interview materials, extending job offers, coordinating pre-employment testing, and assisting with background reviews.

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are responsible for performing paraprofessional level administrative and technical activities in support of human resources functions including, but not limited to: benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee/labor relations, training and development, performance management, and recruitment and selection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist is the second level in a seven level human resources series. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Specialist by its lead level responsibilities and journey level paraprofessional activities. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I, which performs professional level administrative, technical, and analytical activities in support of one or more human resources functions.

To view the essential functions, knowledge, and skills associated with this position, please follow the link to the classification specification provided below.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Two (2) years of technical level human resources experience in assigned area

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last day to submit application: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Oral Interview: Week of September 21, 2026  
• Hire Date: TBD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents work in a standard office environment.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 

When the recruitment opens 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: 

The Human Resources Department 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 or any other 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, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

All recruitment and selection processes and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Merit and Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request.

ELIGIBLE LIST: 

The duration of an Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Assistant Chief of Human Resources to the expiration.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, the applicant is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at dukesteppe@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 position should be directed to Duke Seppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 ordukesteppe@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.