General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains all fire equipment. Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations to efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning, minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Responds to emergency situations requiring emergency medical attention and performs duties of an EMT.

Minimum Training And Experience

Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Certifications:

Minimum age 18
Obtain and maintain NFPA 1001, Firefighter II
Obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry and SCDHEC
South Carolina Class E Drivers License or North Carolina Class B Drivers License for those residing within residency requirements with a NC address
Able to pass NFPA 1582 Physical

Preferred

One (1) year of fire suppression experience preferred

Note

The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a ladder truck, automobile, fire apparatus, extrication equipment, various fire, medical, and rescue equipment. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Medium work must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

Health & Wellness

Employee Health Center (EHC)

The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.

Wellness Benefit

The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.

Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of

Saving money on insurance premiums
Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
Being proactive about your health
Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low

Health Insurance (In-network)

$1,000 individual deductible
$3,000 family deductible
Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay

Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period

PlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00Dental Insurance

Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
Major services covered at 50% in-network
Annual maximum of $1,750

Prescription Benefits

$10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
Mail order and specialty pharmacy available

Vision Care

$225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay

Aquatic & Fitness Center

The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.

Other Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Holidays and Leave

Paid Holidays

New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Four floating holidays (two personal)

Vacation Leave

Years of ServiceRegular FTFirefighters0 to 580 hours each year112 hours per year5 to 10120 hours each year168 hours per year10 or More160 hours each year224 hours per yearSick Time

80 hours (112 Firefighters) annually on January 1st
Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year

Holiday Bonus

Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus

Employee Tenure

Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)

Retirement

Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.

PEBA Retirement

Eligible Public Safety Employees with the City of NMB become vested members of SC PEBA and follow contribution and retirement rules as determined by PEBA and the City of NMB.

Supplemental Retirement

457 Plan

Benefits

Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:

Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment
Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency

Roth IRA

Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life/AD&D

Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City

Voluntary Term Life

Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary
Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children

PEBA

Additional Life Insurance coverage provided for eligible Public Safety Employees

Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.

City of North Myrtle Beach

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