Full-Time Firefighter (Lateral Entry)

Description

The City of Moraine Fire Division is recruiting experienced candidates for immediate and future full-time firefighter vacancies.

Under direct supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations, and appropriate patient care including ambulance transportation at the scenes of emergency situations. Firefighters are assigned to shiftwork (after successful On-Boarding); currently a 24-hour shift on duty with 48 hours scheduled off between tours.

Workloads are rotated between medic and fire unit assignments. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazards while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

Moraine Fire Division is a proud and progressive division that places heavy emphasis on training and public service. Our department averages over 3,000 incidents a year. We cover an area of 9.5 square miles that include an airpark, two major rail services, a major highway, a major state route and the Miami River.

Selection Process will include the evaluation of applications, resumes, associated documents, and other materials will be conducted to assess qualifications, experience, training, knowledge and abilities.

Salary

Starting Range: $59,344.48 to $69,499.04. Rate is contingent upon the candidate’s related experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

• Employee Share (11.5% of base pay) of Pension contribution paid by the City (after 5 years continuous service)
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Leave payment available starting after 10 years of service to the City
• Compensatory Time available in place of overtime worked
• Education incentive available for earning Associates and Bachelors degrees after starting work with the City. Tuition reimbursement is available.
• Membership to the City Recreation Center

Leave Benefits

• Holidays: 11 paid City holidays
• Earned Days Off: 13 days per year
• Vacation Leave: 2-4 weeks per year
• Additional Longevity Vacation Leave available after 4 years of service to the City (up to 96 hours)
• Annual Wellness Incentive
• Sick Leave: 168 hours accrued per year (Sick Leave Conversion for Vacation Leave available)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• No employee contributions (City Paid) for comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans that includes preventative services
• PPO health plan with low deductibles ($200 Single / $400 Family)
  • $4,800 per year incentive for waiving coverage

• $50,000 Term Life Insurance Policy paid by the City (includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year service as an Ohio Firefighter Level II full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
• Must not have been out of active service status for more than two years at time of appointment
• Background checks will include character, mental/physical health, psychological testing and polygraph
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. All candidates must be willing to submit to random drug screenings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Possess valid Ohio state driver’s license

Special Requirements

Attach supporting documents-– resume, proof of Fire/EMS certifications, diplomas, additional certificates, etc.

***All future benefits are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City Policies