Full-Time Firefighter (Entry Level)

Description

The City of Moraine Fire Division is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter. We are looking for people driven by a desire to contribute, committed to public service, and who possess a willingness to be challenged.

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 9.5 square miles that include an airpark, two major rail services, a major highway, a major state route and the Miami River.

Salary

Firefighter EMT/B $55,307.00 or Firefighter Paramedics $57,616.00 – $75,337.60

• 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.

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

• Applicants must be Ohio-certified EMT/Basic and Ohio Firefighter Level II at the time of appointment. Paramedic certification is preferred. All applicants are required to be Ohio-certified EMT/Paramedics within three years of the date of initial employment. Students nearing completion of the certification process are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must be high school graduates or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age but no older than 40 at time of original appointment and be physically capable of performing all essential functions of the position.
• 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

Application, resume, driver’s license, certifications uploaded

National Testing Network (NTN) PHQ, Fireteam and PSSA scores must be submitted via NTN; A passing score is 70% or better

Applicants considered for further processing will undergo interviews, criminal background and reference checks, medical exam, drug screen, psychological test, and polygraph exam.

APPLICANT CHECKLIST

• Fill out a City application online
• Attach supporting documents – resume, proof of Fire/EMS certifications, DD-214, diplomas, additional certificates, etc.
• Sign up at http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
• Take exam

***Additional points will be awarded to applicants who attain a passing examination score and have a Fire related degree from an accredited college or university, have been honorably discharged from the military.  Documents must be attached to the application in order to receive additional points.

Failure to complete all of the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process.