Position Available with the City of Marion: Fire Engineer
Type: Fire Engineer (Full-Time)

The City of Marion offers a comprehensive benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; enrollment in the Local Government Retirement System; Participation in 401k (the City contributes 5% of earnings with no required employee match); Twelve paid holidays; and Vacation, Sick and Wellness Leave.

Posted Date:
03/04/2020

Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled

Location:
City of Marion Fire Department, 60 W Court Street, Marion, NC 28752

Contact Person:
Ray McDaniel, Fire Chief, (828)652-5201

Mailing Address to send application and resume:
City of Marion
ATTN: Tammy Flowers, Human Resources Administrator
PO Drawer 700 / 194 N Main Street
Marion, NC 28752

Physical Address to drop application and resume:
Marion City Hall
194 N Main Street, Marion, NC 28752

Fax number if sending application via fax: (828)652-1983

Email address if sending application and resume via email: trose@marionnc.org

Job Summary:

General Description of Duties:
Responsible for maintaining and operating Fire Fighting equipment, directing volunteers
And performing general Fire Fighting duties.
• Receives and responds to fire alarms
• Provides first aid or Fire Responder services to the public
• Trains volunteers in Fire Fighting and equipment operation activities
• Serves as Incident Commander when needed; supervises volunteers
• Prepares and drives the fire vehicle to fire scene, fights fires, prepares fire lines
And equipment for use by other Firefighters.
• Participates in post fire operations of cleaning and salvage
• Performs routine maintenance and servicing of fire trucks and equipment
• Assists in field training of personnel in fire related duties; serves as specialized
Fire Instructor
• Completed related fire and equipment and training records as required
• Participates in public relations activities such as tours, classes, and open house
• Maintains training hours as required by department policy
• Performs related duties as required

Minimal Certifications:
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• NFPA 1403 Certification
• NC Driver Operator Basic Pumps

Preferred Additional Certifications:
• Certification at Firefighter Level 2
• Other certifications required are Emergency Vehicle Driver, Driver Operator pumps, Driver Operator Aerials

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 194 N Main Street, Marion, NC, or online at
http://www.marionnc.org. Position is open until filled.

The City of Marion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.