City of Bakersfield (CA) is accepting apps for FIRE DISPATCHER I. Until October 11, 2016. Salary $61,848 to $89,534 annually For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
City of Bakersfield (CA)
is accepting applications for:
FIRE DISPATCHER I
CITY OF BAKERSFIELDDepartment of Human Resources 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 326-3773 http://www.bakersfieldcity.us INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Fire Dispatcher I |
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| SALARY
$17.67 – $21.48 Hourly $1,413.84 – $1,718.72 Biweekly $3,063.31 – $3,723.89 Monthly FILING DEADLINE: 10/11/16 01:00 PM Pacific Time. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable, therefore it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. THE POSITION ORIENTATION SESSION (Voluntary not Mandatory): October 5, 2016, City Hall-South, NW Entrance, Council Chambers, at 1501 Truxtun Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend this Orientation Session to receive information, and allow applicants to ask any questions about this position. HOW TO APPLY: A COMPLETED City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and Typing Certificate must be received by the Human Resources Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or online at http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us by the filing deadline. POSTMARKS will not be accepted. ***Resumes are highly recommended to be submitted along with the application. NOTE: EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE PROPERLY COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ON FACE OF APPLICATION FORM. ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE THAT THE APPLICANT MEETS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION, AND REQUIRED TYPING CERTIFICATE; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED CERTIFICATE. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES In a learning capacity, and on an assigned shift, receives and acts upon emergency and non-emergency calls in accordance with established policies and procedures; operates communications equipment; instructs the public on proper medical techniques under emergency situations; secures and records incident information; refers inquiries to appropriate public and private agencies; keeps fire control officers advised of situation and dispatches additional personnel or equipment when so advised by the incident commander; continually monitors the status of fire units; logs all departmental emergency activity; operates other emergency service radios; operates computer systems including video display terminals; operates telephone equipment; sends and receives telephone messages; prepares and types reports; keeps necessary records; and performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: ALL applicants MUST be able to work shift work, which includes the night shift, weekends, and holidays. There is a shift differential paid to employees working the night shift. Shift differential pay: $0.90 or $1.25 per hour depending on assigned shift. OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to: Learn the operation of emergency communications equipment and computer-aided dispatch systems; remain calm, act quickly and exercise good judgment in emergency situations; speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice; perform basic mathematics; follow oral and written instructions and develop reports and keep records. Knowledge of: Basic principles and techniques of communications equipment and computer terminal operations; City and County geography, communities, and location of streets and highways.EXAMINATION (WEIGHTED: 100%) EXAMINATION (WEIGHTED: 100%) ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL (IF PROVIDED) OF DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMS: A minimum passing score of 70% is required. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: (Weighted: Pass/Fail) Thursday, October 20, 2016 (Tentative) Questions may be related to reasoning and problem solving, public contact and telephone communication skills, name and number matching, deductive and inductive reasoning, map reading and interpretation and reactive learning. *NOTE: The pass point may be set to include those applicants with the top written examination scores who achieve a minimum score of 70%. ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW: (Weighted 100%) November 3rd and November 4th, 2016 (Tentative) An appraisal will be made of the applicant’s education, training, experience, and personal qualifications for the position. Minimum rating of 70% is required. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: (Weighted: Pass/Fail) Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully complete an investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Fire Department. |
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| APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.bakersfieldcity.us OR 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 EXAM #00930 FIRE DISPATCHER I IF |
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Fire Dispatcher I Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D?
Yes
No
* 2. I understand as a Fire Dispatcher I applicant, I must be willing and able to work shift work, which includes nights, weekends and holidays. In addition, I must be willing to work overtime when required.
Yes
No
* 3. Do you have experience in any of the following: Dispatching, Emergency Services, or Two-Way radio?
Yes No
4. If yes to Question #3 above, then you are required to describe your experience.
* 5. I understand that I must submit the following with my application by the filing deadline: A TYPING CERTIFICATE certifying 35 net words per minute is required. A RESUME IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BE SUMBITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. You may submit documents on-line or to the Human Resources Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 852-2070 in order to have your application accepted. Please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Fire Dispatcher I #00930) and submitted to the attention of Isabel Farmer. If a typing certificate is not provided by the filing deadline your application will be rejected. I understand and agree with these instructions?
Yes No
* 6. I understand if I am invited to the Written Examination it is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2016 and the Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th, 2016 and will be able to attend.
Yes No
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