City of Greensboro (NC) will accept apps for FIREFIGHTER. Until March 31, 2017. Salary $33,483.00 – $36,593.00 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 Greensboro (NC)
City of Greensboro (NC)is accepting applications for:
FIREFIGHTER
invites applications for the position of:
Firefighter
SALARY: $33,483.00 – $36,593.00 Annually
CLOSING DATE: 03/31/17 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
**Firefighter Applications Are Now Being Accepted Year Round** In order to be considered for the 70th Fire Recruit Academy, (Tentatively scheduled for late summer/early fall 2017) Applications “Must” be completed between 10/14/16 – 03/31/2017.
The City of Greensboro recruit training is an intense 21-week program of fire training, followed by 5 weeks of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training for those who are not EMT’s. This program demands high academic performance, daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Candidates must successfully complete physical training. Failure to do so at any point during the training period will result in termination. Upon successful completion of the training program, recruits will be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within the Emergency Services Division and serve a six-month probationary period. The work schedule will consist of one day (24 hours) on duty followed by two days (48 hours) off duty. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions which would restrict their ability to safely perform these duties. These conditions must be met at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist. Qualified applicants will be scheduled periodically throughout the year for hiring consideration. Applications will be active for 12 months. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum age: 18 (at the time you apply)
- Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence, with a reasonable driving record and NO DWI convictions within 3 years of applying
- Must pass the Firefighters Abilities Test (FFAT), Suitability Test and panel interview
- Must have high school diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
- Must pass a rigid medical examination, drug screen and background check
- Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
- Applicants must list at least three references on your application.
An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):
- College experience with a degree
- EMT-Basic Certification
REQUIREMENTS:
Special Notes Concerning this Position:
- City of Greensboro firefighters are not eligible to receive Social Security. However, firefighters are eligible to participate in LGERS, deferred comp, etc.
- This application requires that applicants answer “all “supplemental questions.
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It is the policy of the City of Greensboro to hire and promote the best-qualified individual(s) available. To this end, no person shall be refused employment, denied promotion or assignment, discharged or otherwise discriminated against or given preference in any aspect of the employment relationship on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, political affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other non-job related factor, except when certain physical and mental requirements are bonafide occupational qualifications. The City of Greensboro is required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The City may provide you with a reasonable accommodation based on appropriate and timely requests (unless so doing will result in undue hardship to the City).eVerify statement: The City of Greensboro is an E-verify employer. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Background Check statement: If selected for referral and consideration for hire, the City will conduct a personal background check including criminal convictions and if applicable for the position, a driving history. The results will be reviewed to determine if the information is relevant to performing the duties of the job.
Salary Statement: All offers are competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
FIREFIGHTER
CC
Firefighter Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Are you at least 18 years of age?
* 2. Do you have a valid driver’s license?
* 3. Have you applied with the Greensboro Fire Department before?
* 4. If answered yes to previously applied with Greensboro Fire Department, please list previous dates of applications. If no, please enter N/A.
* 5. Briefly explain why you are interested in becoming a firefighter.
* 6. Briefly describe any special skills, accomplishments, training or experience (not described elsewhere in this application) which you feel are relevant to the fire service. If none, enter N/A.
* 7. If you have ever been associated with an emergency service organization, explain your involvement, types of calls, shifts, amount of training, etc. If no, enter N/A.
* 8. While in school or at previous employment, if you participated in activities which are directly related to the position of firefighter, please explain below. If no, enter N/A.
* 9. List all North Carolina certifications and dates received. If none, enter N/A.
* 10. List all certifications including dates received obtained from other states, if none enter N/A.
* 11. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
* 12. If you received your GED, please list when and where. If not applicable enter N/A.
* 13. If you were in the Military please list the branch of service, dates of active service, highest rank held, rank upon discharge. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* 14. Describe your major duty assignments while on active duty if applicable. If not, enter N/A.
* 15. If in the military, explain what type of discharge. If not honorable, please explain. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* 16. If presently a member of the National Guard or any other military reserve unit, please list reserve unit, location, and describe your obligation. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* 17. List any special awards or achivements during your military service. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* 18. Do you have any relatives currently working for the Greensboro Fire Department?
* 19. Do you have any objections working a 24 hour shift?
* 20. How did you learn of the position of fire recruit? Please check all that apply.
* 21. If other as recruitment source, please lindicate below. If none, enter N/A.
* 22. Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
* 23. If a veteran, which Branch of Service and type of discharge. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* 24. What is your Ethnic Origin?
* 25. If you chose two or more races for the previous question, please identify these. If not applicable, enter N/A.
* Required Question
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