The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Business Analyst within our Property Management Division to support and enhance physical security infrastructure. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS SUMMARY
Incumbents are responsible for performing professional level analytical support to management in special projects and day-to-day operations, including analyzing, planning and coordinating business process improvements, strategic projects and studies, new program implementations, automation improvements and general business analytics.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Business Analyst is the second level in a three level management analyst series. The Business Analyst is distinguished from the Management Assistant by its professional level analytical responsibilities. The Business Analyst is distinguished from the Management Analyst, which has management responsibilities.
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):
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
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Minimum of one (1) year of related analytical and/or project management experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION (position requirements at entry):
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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.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current experience with the Orange County Fire Authority or other municipal agency providing support and enhancement of physical security infrastructure
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry)
Knowledge of:
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Project management methods
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Work management methods
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Automation concepts, techniques and principles
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Business process analysis and best practices
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Business requirements development and analysis
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Public administration concepts and theories
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Financial analysis
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Statistical analysis and theory
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Communication strategies and techniques
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Report writing techniques
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Public relations principles
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Basic budget administration principles
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Principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
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Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations
SKILLS (position requirements at entry)
Skill in:
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Prioritizing and assigning work
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Handling multiple tasks simultaneously
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Assisting in developing and implementing procedures
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Monitoring budgets
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Speaking in public
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Analyzing a variety of data and/or information and making recommendations based on findings
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Conducting research
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Writing reports
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Interpreting and applying program/project requirements
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Managing projects
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Using a computer and related software applications
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Preparing and analyzing statistical data
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Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Last day to apply: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59PM
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Oral Interview: Week of July 27, 2026
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Selection Interview: Week of August 3, 2026
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Expected Start Date: Week of August 24, 2026
Please note that the tentative schedule listed above may be modified to meet the needs of the Authority.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULING / SELECTION PROCESS:
If there is a change in the scheduling or selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents may be subjected to changes in environmental conditions and may be required to travel outside the assigned work location.
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.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
Before an employee is hired, he/she 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 or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, 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 Julie Kwak, Human Resources II Analyst at (714) 573-6828 or
[email protected] 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 Merit and Selection Rules, which are available for review at www.ocfa.org.
ELIGIBLE LIST
Placement on the Eligible List will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The Eligible List will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The Eligible List may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at
[email protected] 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 Julie Kwak, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6828 or
[email protected]
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.
