City of Wilson

Career Opportunity

Position: Firefighter

Department: Wilson Fire and Rescue Services

Salary Grade: 14

Salary Range: $35,409.35- $ 53,114.03

Application Deadline: This recruitment has been extended to Friday, December 18, 2015 Posting Date: 10.14.15

The Position: The position performs technical duties in the suppression of fire and in response to medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.

Benefits: The City provides an excellent working environment as well as benefits package. The package includes sick and annual leave accrual, ten paid holidays, paid life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement system, 5% 401(k) contribution, group medical, dental and vision plans.

To Compete in the Selection Process: Before your application can be considered, you must successfully achieve the minimum score outlined in our pre-employment assessments. Candidates will be tested utilizing "WorkKeys Skill Assessments". Candidates wishing to move forward in our application process should pursue testing at a WorkKeys testing center of their choice and receive a minimum score of three (3) in each assess-ment. In Wilson, the testing process is handled by Wilson Community College (WCC). There is a $50.00 administrative fee made payable to the college for the required assessments.

The City of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services pre-employment WorkKeys assessments are:

 Locating Information (LI) $10.00 Fee

 Reading for Information (RFI) $10.00 Fee

 Workplace Observation (WO) $20.00 Fee

 Applied Math (AM) $10.00 Fee

To take the assessments at Wilson Community College, please contact Corlis McCoy, WorkKeys Administrator, to reserve a testing slot for a WorkKeys’ LI, RFI, WO, and AM testing session. Mrs. McCoy’s office is located in Building A, Suite A102h. She can be reached at (252) 246-1341 or via email at cmcoy@wilsoncc.edu from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Please see the accompanying letter from Mrs. McCoy outlining testing opportunities.

If you prefer to take the WorkKeys’ LI, RFI, WO, and AM tests at another testing center, then go to www.act.org/workkeys/locations.html to find a WorkKeys Solution Provider in your area.

Applicants must have possession of any diploma or certification equivalent to graduation from high school. Applicants must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License (Class B within one year of employment); must possess current EMT Certification within one year or as classes are offered; must possess the NC Hazardous Materials Technician Level Certification with one year or as classes are offered; must possess the highest level of Firefighter Certification offered by the State of North Carolina at date of hire or upon completion of WF/RS Recruit Academy.

The Selection Process: The process begins with a complete evaluation of the applications submitted. All applicants must complete a City of Wil-son application. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. After screening all candidates, the most qualified will be invited to participate in a personal interview. The interview will cover the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the vacant position. The applicant determined to best fit the needs of the position will be given careful refer-ence and thorough criminal background check, a drug test and any required medical examinations that may be necessary.

Location and Contact Information:

City of Wilson– Human Resources

1800 Herring Avenue •Post Office Box 10

Wilson, North Carolina 27894-0010

Office (252) 399-2246 •Fax (252) 399-2201

www.wilsonnnc.org

Equal Opportunity Employer