What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Heber Springs?
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
The Heber Springs Fire Department, located in the beautiful city of Heber Springs on the Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River, is currently accepting applications for a full-time firefighter.
The job will include, but not all inclusive of performing skilled firefighting work in combating and extinguishing fires, fire prevention, life safety, property conservation and routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and stations.
We offer an excellent full benefit package to include health, dental and vision and life insurance (100% employer paid for employee). Great retirement (LOPFI), paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid training, and 48/96 shift schedule. Interested persons may apply by submitting an application in person, online, or by mail to the Human Resources Office located at 1001 W Main Street, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Applications can also be downloaded from our website at hebersprings.gov. This is a safety sensitive position.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be at least eight-teen (18) years of age on the date of hire.
3. Be free of any felony convictions.
4. Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Test (GED), indicating high school graduation level.
5. Possess a valid driver’s license.
6. Possess or obtain Firefighter I & II certifications from the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) within the first year of employment.
7. Possess or obtain an emergency medical responder (EMR) certification or emergency medical technician (EMT) within the first year of employment.
This job will remain open until filled.
The City of Heber Springs, Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,268.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,268