Description

The Town of Apex is actively recruiting for several full-time firefighter positions to perform responsible fire suppression, rescue, and incident response activities on an assigned shift in the Fire department.  

Salary Range for this position:  $43,902 - $72,438

For more information about the Town, see 5 reasons why Apex is known as the Peak of Good Living see  http://www.apexnc.org/Peak of Good Living
 

Typical Tasks

Typical activities involve firefighting, performing emergency medical service response, facility and equipment maintenance, and participation in incident response and fire suppression training. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of emergency response work. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision of the assigned station's Fire Officer  and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills and emergency medical service calls.
• Considerable knowledge of emergency medical procedures as a First Responder.
• Considerable knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of Town streets and layout.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public, and to speak effectively before groups in public educational situations.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Possession of a valid class C driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or eligibility for possession.
• NC Firefighter Certification (or able to obtain through reciprocity)
• NC Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
• NC Hazardous Materials Level I Responder (or able to obtain through reciprocity)
• Incident Command Courses meeting NFPA 1561/ NIMS-ICS 100,200,700 and 800.
• Successful completion of a physical agility test.
• Successfully pass a physical health screening.
• Requires drug testing and background verification including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

Candidates may provide equivalent certification with ability to receive reciprocity for IFSAC and/or National Pro Board certification through OSFM for all applicable fire certifications.  See http://www.ncdoi.com/Office of State Fire Marshal for more information. 
Candidates may also produce National Registry EMT-B for reciprocity through NCOEMS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• NC Technical Rescuer Certification
• NC Technical Rescuer Specialties (i.e. Vehicle, Confined Space, Trench)

Anticipated Timeline for Recruitment Process: 
Application period:       
      May 25-June 14, 2020
Application review:
      June 15-16, 2020

Applicants notified via email at 1700 EST if they are advancing to the   written testing: 

      June 19, 2020

Written Testing:

      July 6, 2020 -9am & 2pm

      July 7, 2020 -9am & 2pm

      Note: Candidates will get the opportunity to choose their test date.                                   Additional test times may be added if applicant numbers dictate.  

Applicants advancing to next phase notified 1700 EST via email 

       July 10, 2020

Practice Dates for Strength & Agility Testing:

       July 17, 2020  0930-1400
       July 18, 2020  0930-1400

Agility Testing:

       July 21, 2020
       July 22, 2020
       July 23, 2020 -Only if number of candidates dictates a need for this date.
       Note: Candidates will get the opportunity to choose their test date. 

Applicants notified via email at 1700 EST if they are advancing to next phase:

       July 24, 2020

Interviews:

       August 3rd, 4th  & 5th

Applicants notified via email at 1700 EST if they are advancing to Chief's Interview:
           August 7, 2020
Chief's Interview
           Aug 17, 2020 – Appointment times in afternoon only
           Aug 18, 2020 – Appointment times all day

Conditional offer by:

           August 28, 2020

Physicals and equipment fittings:
           Sept 1 -10, 2020

Tentative start date:

           October 5, 2020

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/apexnc?