Description

PLEASE NOTE- THIS POSTING IS FOR FULL-TIME & PART-TIME POSITIONS. CABARRUS COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS WORK 24 HOURS SHIFTS.
PLEASE NOTE- FULL- TIME POSTIONS WORK A 24 HOURS ON, 72 HOURS OFF, 48 HOURS ON AND 72 HOURS OFF (24/72/48/72) ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE***

If chosen, applicants should reserve the entire day for both agility and written testing. Please call 704-920-2143 (Jacob Thompson) for assessment details and requirements. Additional assessment dates may be scheduled if we receive an influx of qualified applicants. Applicants will be contacted via the email address provided on the application with location and time of assessment if chosen for process.”

Hiring range for FULL-TIME Firefighter II position is $49,883.60 - $59,557.16. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 18.

The starting pay range for PART-TIME Firefighter I position is $16.40 - $19.59. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 16.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Firefighter II maybe considered for a Firefighter I starting pay is $45,198.40.

Attaching copies of all certifications/credentials is strongly recommended.

General Definition Of Work

This position is responsible for providing fire-suppression response to protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires. Responds to medical emergencies and after-effects of other hazardous conditions. This position also maintains firefighter equipment and provides training to the general public on fire prevention awareness/education. Performs other duties as assigned by Fire Captain/Lieutenant.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

Receives and responds to fire/rescue related incidents. Performs duties related to emergency operations involving rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials incidents.
Maintains apparatus and equipment for emergency response.
Performs daily activities by completing incident reports and daily logs, entering records of equipment check and repairs and maintaining facility and grounds.
Assists with initial fire investigations to determine cause and origin and request fire investigator on call as needed.
Ensures personnel safety and compliance with CFR 1910.120.

Typical Tasks

Assists County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning.
Assists with fire prevention/education programs.
Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
Performs related tasks as required.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Maintains considerable knowledge of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency related operations; Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately use and maintain fire reports, inspection records, and other related systems and databases; Working knowledge of firefighting and fire behavior. Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current fire science and fire protection technology information; Knowledge of medical responder treatment protocols; Ability to assist county fire service on emergency incidents as required; Ability to effectively deal with the public during periods of extreme crisis; Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all segments of the population, often during high stress situations.

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and at least one (1) to two (2) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Candidate must possess the following certifications/credentials: NC Firefighter (previously NC Firefighter Level II) - IFSAC and/or Pro-Board certification from another state may be accepted based on the candidate's ability to meet the NC reciprocity transfer process; National Incident Management System (NIMS) Levels IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Hazardous Materials Responder (Operations Level) and NC Technical Rescuer or the ability to obtain this certification within (2) years of employment.

Physical Requirements

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds or more of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying accurate, detailed, important instructions to others

loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth and color perception, night and peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing surroundings. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, hazards, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

Earned vacation & sick leave
11-12 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday
Paid Personal Day
Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
- Mandatory 6% employee contribution

5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
- Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

Health Insurance plans
- Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
- PPO Plan
- Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

Comprehensive health & wellness program
- On-site exercise equipment & programs
- Health & wellness themed instructional classes
- Employee health clinic
- Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)

Choice of optional dental plans
- PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
- Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

Vision Plan
- Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
- Optional eyewear plan available

$20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
- Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage
- Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children
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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
- Yes
- No
02

Have you ever served in the volunteer fire service?
- Yes
- No
03

Describe your volunteer service (rank, years, awards, etc)

04

Have you completed a firefighter agility test (JPART, CPAT, Firefighter Challenge) within in the last 90 Days . If yes, please include name, date, and location of the agility test.

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Have you ever completed a basic knowledge written exam for fire service? If yes, please include the date and location of the exam.

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When are you available to start ?

07

NC Firefighter Certification?
- Yes
- No
08

Number of years in fire service?

09

EMT Certification Level/ Information

10

National Incident Management ICS Classes (list all that apply) ICS-100.B ICS-200.B ICS-300 IS-700.A IS-703.A IS-800.B

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NC Hazardous Materials Responder (operations) certification date. Please attach a copy to your application if available.

12

NC Technical Rescue Certification (or prior equivalent) date Please attach a copy to your application.

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NC Fire & Rescue Instructor certification level date. Attach a copy to your application if available.

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NC Fire Officer Certification( Level and Date ) Please attach a copy if available.

15

Which position status are you are you applying for?
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Both Full-time and Part-time
- Required Question

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