FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT / City of Norfolk (VA)

Posted on the 27 January 2017 by Firecareers

City of Norfolk (VA) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT.  Until: February 15, 2017. Salary $40,000.00 annually.   For details about thousands of 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 Norfolk (VA)

is accepting applications for:

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

CITY OF NORFOLK
Department of Human Resources,

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Firefighter Recruit

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
$40,000.00 – $40,000.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 01/15/17

CLOSING DATE: 02/15/17 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

This is pre-entry level firefighting work. Work involves participating in the basic Fire EMS training programs and alternative Fire EMS functions.

*Applicants must attach digital versions of the following items to this on line employment application (learn how):

  • Driver’s License
  • Department of Motor Vehicles Report from state licensed (not over 1 year old)
  • Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form (Click Form Name to Download)
  • Birth certificate
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • DD 214 (long form), if the applicant ever served in the military or statement of service while on active duty.

*All of these items must be attached to your employment application BEFORE it is submitted.
(On line employment applications cannot be modified by the applicant after it has been submitted.)
Failure to provide the required attachments may result in the employment application
being incomplete and withdrawn from further consideration.
Should you experience any difficulties in the process or have questions, please do call the HR POC, Deborah Campbell at (757) 664-6654.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in and successfully completes state-certified Basic Recruit Training course conducted by the Norfolk Fire Training Academy.
  • Performs limited, non-hazardous Fire functions.
  • Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City’s Civil Service Commission.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Requires equivalent to graduation from high school and any equivalent combination of training and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

In order to qualify for the position of Firefighter Recruit applicants must:
  1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of conditional job offer.
  2. Have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate.
  3. MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE – Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to qualify for a Virginia Division of Motor Vehicle Operators License. The applicant’s right to operate a vehicle cannot be under suspension.
  4. Have an Honorable Discharge if the applicant is a veteran of the Armed Forces.
Automatic Disqualifiers The following automatic disqualifiers will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued: Criminal Record:
  1. Conviction of any felony
  2. Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to, larceny, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, fraud and/or perjury.
  3. Conviction of a domestic violence offense.
  4. Failure to meet the requirements of Criminal History Code 12VAC5-31-910 of the Virginia Administrative Code.
Driving Record:
  1. Current drivers’s license suspension.
  2. Driver’s license suspension for moving violations within 12 months of submitting an application to Human Resources.
  3. Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within five years of submitting an application to Human Resources.
  4. More than (-5) Division of Motor Vehicle demerit points at the date of application to Human Resources or anytime thereafter during the hiring process.
  5. Conviction of driving on a suspended or revoked license within the past 5 years of application submission to the Department of Human Resources.
  6. Conviction of a misdemeanor hit and run within the past 5 years of application submission to the Department of Human Resources.
Drug Usage:
  1. Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule l of the Code of Virginia within 5 years of submitting an application to Human Resources, or for more than minimal experimentation at any time. (Includes Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc.)
  2. Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule ll of the Code of Virginia within 5 years of submitting an application to Human Resources, or for more than minimal experimentation at any time.  (Includes Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.)
  3. Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedules lll-Vl of the Code of Virginia, or any noxious chemical inhalants, within 6 months of submitting an application to Human Resources, or for more than minimal experimentation at any time.  (Includes Marijuana, Steroids, huffing, etc.)
  4. Any substantiated illegal act arising from the manufacture and/or distribution of any illegal drug.
Military:
  1. Dishonorable discharge from the military.
  2. Bad conduct discharge from the military.

Honesty:

  1. Deceit or dishonesty in the application or examination process.
  2. Any reasonably substantiated theft or pattern of thefts from employers or others, regardless of whether criminal charges were filed.

Application Process

Firefighter Recruit applicants must submit:

  1. City of Norfolk online employment application with these items attached:
    • Driver’s License
    • Department of  Motor Vehicles Report from state licensed (not over 1 year old)
    • Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form (Click Form Name to Download)
    • Birth certificate
    • High school diploma or GED certificate
    • DD 214 (long form), if the applicant ever served in the military.

Screening Process

Firefighter Recruit applicants must successfully complete the following steps:

  1. Written Test – Design to measure the reading comprehension necessary to successfully complete required employment training and certification.
  2. Physical Agility Test – Events designed to simulate typical work related situations that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.
  3. Oral Review Boards – Conduct an oral interview of candidates to determine their qualifications.
  4. Polygraph Examination – This examination is used to verify the background data in the personal History Application form.  Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing.
  5. Background Investigation – Entails obtaining and verifying information in regards to prior employment, drug use, personal references, criminal records, Division of Motor Vehicle records, and credit records.
  6. Fire Chief Review Boards – Conduct an oral interview of candidates for final hiring selection.

Post-Job Offer Screening Process

Firefighter Recruit applicants must successfully complete the following steps:

  1. Drug Screening
  2. Medical Examination
  3. Psychological Examination

Candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement that it is a condition of their initial and continued employment that they refrain from any on-duty or off-duty use of tobacco products.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:

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Job #FR012017
FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT
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Firefighter Recruit Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. Initial questionaire – I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers and minimum eligibility requirements. I certify that to the best of my knowledge none of these conditions apply to me and that I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Fire Fighter Recruit

 I have read and understand the above statement. I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Fire Fighter Recruit.

* 2. Do you have more than five (-5) Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) points on your driving record?

Yes    No

* 3. Initial questionaire – Is your current driver’s license suspended?

Yes    No

* 4. Initial questionaire – Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past five (5) years?

Yes    No

* 5. Initial questionaire – Has your driver’s license been suspended within the past 12 months because of moving violations?

Yes    No

* 6. Background Information – Have you ever pled nolo contendere or pled guilty to a crime which is a felony or a first-degree misdemeanor?

Yes    No

* 7. Initial questionaire – Have you used any type of illegal drug or substance within six (6) months of submitting your application?

Yes    No

* 8. Have you at any time participated in any illegal act, arising from the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state or federal law, excluding the use of marijuana?

Yes    No

* 9. Initial questionaire – Have you used marijuana or hashish or illegal steroids within six (6) months of submitting your application?

Yes    No

* 10. Applicant Information – Hiring Policy – The City of Norfolk hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. I hereby certify, attest and affirm, under the penalty of perjury, that I am a citizen of the United States, I understand and agree that if selected for employment, I must provide documentation verifying my identity and employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, prior to date of hire.

 I have read the above statement and understand the City’s hiring policy.

* 11. Military Record – Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces?

Yes    No

12. Military Record – If you answered yes to question 20, please provide your highest rank attained and the dates of your active duty.

* 13. Military Record – What type of discharge did you receive from the military? (If not applicable please select NA)

 I am currently still serving
 Honorable Discharge
 General Discharge under Honorable Conditions
 Other than Honorable Discharge
 Bad Conduct Discharge
 Dishonorable Discharge
 Other type of Discharge
 NA

* 14. Military Record – Are you currently serving as a member of the reserves?

Yes    No

15. Military Record – If you are currently serving in the reserves, please list if you are in a ready or standby status.

* 16. Military Record – Was any disciplinary action taken against you while you were in the military? (If not applicable please select NA)

 Yes
 No
 NA

* 17. Military Record – If you marked yes to question 16, please provide the date, place, nature of offence, and action taken.

* 18. Court Record – Have you ever been convicted of any criminal violation?

Yes    No

* 19. Court Record – Please provide, date, place, agency, charge, disposition and details. (If not applicable please put NA)

* 20. Court Record – Have you ever been found guilty of any traffic violations?

Yes    No

* 21. Court Record – Please describe the traffic violation, date, city, state and outcome. (If not applicable please put NA)

* 22. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with marijuana?

Yes    No

* 23. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with Hashish?

Yes    No

* 24. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with cocaine?

Yes    No

* 25. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with any type of hallucinogen?

Yes    No

* 26. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with heroin?

Yes    No

* 27. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with steriods?

Yes    No

* 28. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with speed?

Yes    No

* 29. Drug Usage – Have you ever tried or experimented with any other type of drug not mentioned above?

Yes    No

* 30. Drug Usage – If you answered yes to questions 22 through 29, please list the type of drug, month/year you first used the drug, month/year you last used the drug and the total approximate amount of usage. (If not applicable please put NA)

* 31. Past Residences – Chronologically list all of your residences for the past 10 years. Include address while attending school if away from home. The format for this information is as follows: from date, to date, street address, city, state and zip code.

* 32. References – Please provide the name of 3 past or present neighbors. Please include, name, address, phone number and years known.

* 33. References – Provide 3 references (not including relatives, former employers, fellow employees or school teachers) who are responsible adults of reputable standing within their community who have known you well during the past 5 years? Please include, name, address, phone number and years known.

* 34. Relatives Employed by the City of Norfolk – Please list the names of any of your relatives (including in-laws) who are employed by the City of Norfolk. (If not applicable please put NA)

* 35. The Department of Human Resources relies exclusively on email to maintain efficient and effective communication with Fire Fighter Recruit applicants. A valid and current email address must be indicated on your employment application in order to receive time-sensitive information pertaining to the application process.

 The email address indicated on this employment application is current, valid and can be used as a primary means of communicating with me regarding the Fire Fighter Recruit application process.
 I cannot be contacted by email and understand that this may prevent me from being given further consideration for this position.

* 36. Are the following documents attached to this online application? -Driver’s License -Department of Motor Vehicles Report from state licensed (not over 1 year old) -Completed Authorization for Release of Information form -Birth Certificate

 Yes, ALL required documents are attached.
 No. I understand that submitting this application without the required attachments can result in being withdrawn from further consideration.

* Required Question