Fire Fighter II 

Salary - $33,963.00 - $45,850.00 Annually

Location - 1002 Meadowood Greensboro, NC

Job Type - Full Time

Department - Emergency Services

Job Number - 01352

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Employee responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Haz-Mat.  Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response.  Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations.  Assist with initial fire investigations to determine cause and origin as requested by investigators.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

 

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Will function as a Firefighter on a (3) multi-person Rescue Company. Drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies
  Perform duties related to emergency operations involving fire suppression, technical rescue, surface and water rescue, and hazardous materials.
  Maintain apparatus, equipment, and facilities for response.
  Assist area fire departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training and other support related operations.
  Assist with initial fire/arson investigations to determine cause of origin as requested by investigators.
  Perform other duties assigned by Director.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of fire fighting procedures, technical and medical rescue and Haz-Mat.
  Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately maintain records and databases.
  Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current Fire Science and Fire Protection technology information.
  Knowledge of fundamentals of fire fighting, fire behavior, and building construction.

 

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Firefighter II Qualifications:  Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or have a GED. Must possess certification in the following disciplines: Firefighter II, Emergency Medical Technician and Haz-Mat Operations Level I/OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper.

Special Requirements
Must possess a valid NC Class B driver's license within six (6) months of employment.  Must have visual acuity; capacity to lift and/or carry heavy objects, and faculty of both hands.  Must have the ability to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment.  Applicants must complete a Swim Test within (6) months of employment.  Applicant will be required to obtain NC Hazardous Materials Technician Certification based on class availability (coordinated by employer).

 

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pound of force constantly to move objects.

Special Note

This position will be assigned to work a twenty-four hour shift, 12 hour shift, or any other shift assigned by the director, but is subject to call back duty in addition to attending evening and weekend classes or meetings.  May be requested to work when needed, including nights, weekends, and Holidays and must be able to perform work in all environments (day, night, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow) at times, in dangerous or hostile situations in rural and urban locations.

Summary of Benefits

Guilford County Benefits Overview for Benefit Eligible Employees

Health Insurance (United HealthCare) - Shared cost.

Dental Insurance (Interactive Medical Systems)

Choice of Basic or Enhanced Coverage options. - Shared cost.

Vision  Insurance (Envolve)

Covers eye exams. Voluntary; 100% Employee-Paid.

Flexible Spending Plan (Interactive Medical Systems)

Pre-tax treatment of anticipated medical and dependent care expenses.

Voluntary; 100% Employee-Paid

Life Insurance (UNUM)

$10,000 100% County-Paid Supplemental term available up to four times annual salary (max. $300k). Voluntary; if elected, County pays for up to 5.33 per pay period; employee pays remainder.
Dependent term insurance is available. Voluntary; 100% Employee-Paid.

Disability Plan (Hartford)

After 21, 90 or 180-day waiting period, replaces up to 60% of earnings. Voluntary; 100% Employee-Paid.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (NC State Government)

Pays monthly benefit at retirement after meeting age and service criteria.
Employees contribute 6% of pay; County contributes amount set by State of NC.

401(k) Plan (Prudential)

The County will match up to 5% of pay to a 401(k) account.  Employees may contribute. Taxes on contributions and earnings are deferred until retirement, unless Roth option is chosen.

457 Plan (Prudential)

Employees may contribute to a retirement savings account.  Tax deferred until retirement.
Voluntary; 100% Employee-Paid.

Paid and Unpaid Leave Benefits

Holidays* Based on State of NC schedule; 12 paid holidays each year.

Vacation* Employees earn from 12-24 days per year, depending on length of County service.

Sick Time* Employees earn 12 paid sick days per year. Unused sick leave counts toward retirement.

Other Leave Certain authorized absences may qualify employee to take a paid or unpaid leave, such as School Parental Leave (4 hours per school year per child), Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave.

Family and Medical Leave After one year of employment, up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year is available when an employee or family member is sick, or for the birth or adoption of a baby. (Federal Mandate)

Other Benefits

Direct deposit, tuition reimbursement, discount programs, credit union membership.
 

Agency - Guilford County

Address - 201 S Greene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Phone - 336-641-4710Apply at - Firefighter II Posting