| Title: | Firefighter |
| Type: | Firefighter/EMS |
| Date Posted: | March 13, 2023 |
| Organization: | City of Shawnee, KS, KS |
| Website: | Click here for more information or to apply |
| Email Contact: | klittle@cityofshawnee.org |
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Description: |
The Shawnee Fire Department is a dedicated team of professionals striving for excellence in public safety and emergency services to protect our community. The Department is an all-hazard emergency and non-emergency services provider with career personnel. Each member is sworn to protect the lives and property of all City residents. The City of Shawnee is actively accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. The Firefighter position performs duties related to fire prevention, suppression, emergency rescue, basic life support, and first aid under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable danger. Pay for the Firefighter Recruit position begins at $50,000 annually, excluding overtime. The City is now offering lateral pay up to $72,087 annually for up to five years of paid, full-time Firefighting experience. Position Responsibilities With or without accommodations, a Firefighter must be able to:
Minimum Qualifications A Firefighter Recruit must possess the following prior to the application deadline:
• High school or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Certification under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AND/OR Kansas Emergency Medical Technician* (EMT).
• Successful completion of the following National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications though the Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute or equally recognized and accredited organization:
To be considered, please attach the above required documentation to this application. A Firefighter Recruit must provide the following at or prior to the Staff Interview:
• Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the past 12 months*
*If you have already received any of these certifications, please attach them to your application.
Certification as a State of Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced (A), or Paramedic* is required by the end date of the internal academy that is conducted post-hire.
Work Schedule *Applicants who can not yet provide the necessary documentation for the CPAT will be required to produce a copy of the certificate at the time of the Staff Interview. Hiring Timeline February 24th to June 16th - Accepting Applications Week of June 19th - Initial Interviews June 26th to July 7th - Ride-Along Week of July 10th - Staff Interviews/Chief Interviews Week of July 17th - Conditional Offers & Background Investigation Week of July 24th - Post-offer Physical & Drug Screen Monday, August 14th - Tentative Start Date *Dates are subject to change This hiring process will fill at least one vacancy, and will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information is needed, please contact Human Resources, Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203. EOE M/F |