Fire Fighter. CITY OF CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA invites applications for the position of: An Equal Opportunity Employer

Transcription

1 CITY OF CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA invites applications for the position of: Fire Fighter An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $ $41.62 Hourly $5, $7, Monthly $71, $86, Annually OPENING DATE: 03/09/18 CLOSING DATE: 03/30/18 04:30 PM DESCRIPTION: DEFINITION: Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property; to render first aid and lifesaving assistance; to participate in fire prevention and training activities; to perform fire fighting and fire station equipment maintenance; and to perform related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this class perform both probationary and journey level fire fighting and fire prevention work. When initially employed, incumbents may not have prior practical fire fighting experience and are expected to successfully complete an entry-level fire fighter training program as established by the City of Clovis. Incumbents generally operate at various types of emergency incidents and perform duties under supervision. Incumbents are expected to render first aid in the event of extreme conditions. A major effort is spent in training for hazardous situations. Incumbents are called upon to work in potentially hazardous conditions when at the scene of an emergency. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs fire control activities and utilizes strategies in the areas of victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment, and extinguishment; fights structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, and wildland fires; operates fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring, and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, various types of extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters; uses a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, lifelines, and belts; couples, reels, unreels, and carries hoses; connects nozzles and valve fittings; extends and reduces hose lines; lays single and multiple hose lines; lays hoses and operates hose streams above and below street level; raises, climbs, and works from extension ladders; makes forcible entries and transmits alarms; controls traffic: provides emergency rescue and medical care; lifts, carries, and transports victims; identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards; responds to incidents involving hazardous materials; examines the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and of other hazardous materials; makes recommendations regarding the correction of hazards; operates City vehicles; inspects and maintains nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid, and related equipment; engages in public information activities; conducts fire drills and demonstrates fire

2 equipment; writes incident reports; interprets federal, state, local, and department rules and regulations; assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds; conducts inspections of dwellings, public assemblies and commercial, industrial, and government buildings; interprets fire and building codes; inspects and tests fire protection systems; assists in the investigation of fires; responds to complaints and requests for information from the public; may perform Fire Engineer duties when qualified; and performs related work as required. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver's License for operating fire fighting equipment; Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate; Possession of a valid healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF-1) or completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy; Possession of a Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment; Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter II Certificate (FF-2) within twelve (12) months of appointment; Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: One (1) year of fire fighting experience as a full-time Fire Fighter in a municipal setting is desirable. Desirable Experience: Firefighter/Paramedic SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Hearing: Adequate to hear and respond to instructions both in person and on the radio. Physical fitness: Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb to perform various fire fighting/rescue duties; Ability to reach, push, pull, grab, and carry equipment of varying sizes and weights; Requires the ability to perform on-site field inspections including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to stoop, crouch, climb, and lift in performance of assigned duties. Smell: Must be able to perceive odors. Strength: Physical strength to operate heavy equipment including fire fighting apparatus and rescue equipment, and to lift and carry people with or without assistance of varying sizes and weights. Verbal:

3 Ability to be understood orally in person, on the telephone, or on the radio. Vision: Must be able to perceive color and shapes; Vision to properly operate equipment and perform fire fighting and rescue operations. Other physical requirements include: Manual dexterity to use tools and equipment; May be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to odors, toxic agents, machinery, explosives, dust, noise, and smoke; Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as use of personal computer or other office equipment or supplies and operation of a motor vehicle. CAREFULLY REVIEW THE POSITION INFORMATION AND INSTRUTIONS LISTED BELOW APPLICATION PROCESS Interested applicants must submit a complete application package which includes a City of Clovis online job application, supplemental questionnaire, and required certifications, no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 30, Information for employment with the City of Clovis and the application are available online at you may contact Personnel at (559) for additional questions. Applications must be submitted on-line at You must attach your required certifications at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. If you do not attach the required certificates prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificates by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date and time to be considered for the position. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by , mail, fax, or hand delivery with the exception of a reasonable accommodation request. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214, demonstrating qualifying service, is attached to the application at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by once the applications have been processed and reviewed. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in the examination process that will be weighted 100%. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, a polygraph examination, an extensive background investigation, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire. EXAMINATION PROCESS The Written Examination and Achievement History Questionnaire will be administered on the same day. The examination process will consist of the following: Written Examination weighted 50% - Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to qualify for the next step in the examination process.

4 Achievement History Questionnaire weighted 50% - The Achievement History Questionnaire will only be scored for candidates that receive a passing score on the written examination. The Written Examination and Achievement History Questionnaire scores will be combined for a final score weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher to be established on the eligibility list. EXAMINATION SCHEDULE The examination is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2018 or Tuesday, May 8, Eligible candidates will receive an notification regarding the examination information. We will not be able to accommodate any changes with the examination date. If you are interested in the position you must be available for the scheduled examination. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that a complete Application Package is received by the deadline and time to be considered for the position. The City will not be responsible for applications and required certifications being submitted after the deadline date and time due to the application system, fax machine, etc. not responding due to being busy and backlogged with applications and certifications being processed prior to yours. Postmarks and fax machine memory dates and times will not be accepted. A complete (Application Package) contains the following five (5) documents: (1) Employment Application; (2) Supplemental Questionnaire; (3) Possession of a valid and current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate or higher; (4) Possession of a valid and current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; (5) Possession of a: California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF-1) or completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy; Note: Expired Certifications will not be accepted. Required California CPAT Card of Completion: A copy of your California CPAT Card of Completion must be received in the Personnel/Risk Management Department no later than 4:30 PM, Thursday, May 3, 2018, to be considered for the Fire Fighter position. A valid and current California CPAT Card of Completion must be issued within the last twelve (12) months from date of written examination. You may attach your required certification at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. If you do not attach the required certificate prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificate by fax or hand delivery by Thursday, May 3, 2018 to be considered for the position. Do Not Submit: Applicants may not be considered for the position if any of the documents listed below are submitted with the online application or by , mail, fax, or hand delivery. Any type of documents that are not required with the employment application for the position; Birth Certificates or date of birth; California Driver's License for operating fire fighting equipment; Photos; Resumes; Social Security Card or Number;

5 Unrequired Certifications; Unrequired Training Records. Submitting Required Certifications: The required certifications for the position must be attached before you submit your online application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required certifications prior to submitting your online application we may not be able to consider your employment application for the position. CPAT Information: Interested applicants must contact CPAT directly for all CPAT information including, qualification, registration, fees, locations, and testing appointments. Firefighter Candidate Testing Centers (FCTC) (877) Locations: City of Orange Livermore Sacramento El Monte San Diego REFERENCE MATERIAL The materials which may be used to derive questions for the written examination are listed below: Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations. IFSTA, 6th Edition (2013) Brannigan's Building Construction For the Fire Service. Brannigan, F.L. NFPA, 5th Edition (2015) Hazardous Materials for First Responders. IFSTA, 4th Edition (2010) Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Pollack, A.N., Ed., Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 11th Edition (2017) The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of basic mathematics and mechanical relationships; simple record-keeping methods; proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in fire fighting; general principles of fire suppression and prevention; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; emergency Medical Care; and computer operation and use of electronic media. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to read, understand fire fighting materials, and apply fire fighting concepts; respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures; perform limited mechanical work; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice. THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Job # FIRE FIGHTER KN

6 OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: th Street Clovis, CA o: f: An Equal Opportunity Employer Fire Fighter Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience you must include any combination of work experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application. * 2. Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete. * 3. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position. * 4. Do you possess an appropriate valid California Driver's License for operating fire fighting equipment? Yes No * 5. Please list the class and expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid Driver License for operating fire fighting equipment. If you currently do not possess a current and valid Driver License for operating fire fighting equipment, type "N/A". Please do NOT attach a copy of your Driver's License at the time of application submission. * 6. Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? * 7. Yes No

7 The required certificates for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required certificates prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificates by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date and time to be considered for the position. Failure to submit a completed (Application Package) will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. * 8. Select the valid and current certificate(s) you possess: (check all that apply). Note: Attach proof of certification(s) to your application. California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate or higher Healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF-1) Completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy None of the above * 9. Do you currently possess a valid and current California CPAT Card of Completion issued within the last twelve (12) months from date of written examination? Note: Attach proof of card to your application. Yes No * 10. Please list the expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid California CPAT Card of Completion. If you do not possess the card, type "N/A." * 11. If you currently do not possess a valid and current California CPAT Card of Completion you must obtain a valid California CPAT Card of Completion by May 3, A copy of your California CPAT Card of Completion must be received in the Personnel/Risk Management Department no later than 4:30 PM, May 3, 2018, to be considered for the Fire Fighter position. A valid and current California CPAT Card of Completion must be issued within the last twelve (12) months from date of written examination. You may attach your required certification at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. If you do not attach the required certificate prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificate by fax or hand delivery by May 3, 2018 to be considered for the position. * 12. If you are selected for the position, the below certificates must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment. Select the certificate(s) you currently possess. (check all that apply). Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level Certificate California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter II Certificate (FF-2) California State Board of Fire Services Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A Certificate None of the above, but I have the ability to obtain the certificate(s) within twelve (12) months of appointment * 13. How many years of fire fighting experience as full-time Fire Fighter in a municipal setting do you possess? No Experience Less than one (1) year One (1) year, but less than two (2) years

8 Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years More than three (3) years * 14. Specify from which employer the fire fighting experience was gained. Include your title, level of responsibility, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, type "N/A." * 15. Select the valid and current license(s) you possess: (check all that apply). California Paramedic License National Registry Paramedic License None of the above * 16. Please list the expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid California Paramedic License and/or National Registry Paramedic License. If you do not possess the licenses, type "N/A." * 17. I acknowledge that I must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission and must submit a complete Application Package no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 30, 2018, to be considered for the Fire Fighter position. A complete Application Package contains the following five (5) documents: (1) Employment Application; (2) Supplemental Questionnaire; (3) Copy of a valid and current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate or higher; (4) Copy of a valid and current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; (5) Copy of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF-1) or completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy. Yes, I have read and understand the information listed above. * Required Question