Firefighter I, II

Firefighter I, II

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$38,376 - $50,565 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:12/12/2024 3:30 PM
• Deadline to Apply:01/12/2025

Do you enjoy the comradery of teamwork and making a difference in the community? Do you like educating children and adults on safety? Do you like to keep physically fit? Thinking about changing your career path?

Experienced in firefighting? Wonderful!

No experience in firefighting? No problem!

Come join our team where we enjoy fun, food, and fellowship while working in a rewarding profession where you can bring your authentic self to work. We’ll meet you where you are and provide the training needed for you to be successful. We offer career ladder opportunities and training opportunities where you can continue to grow your skills.

Firefighter I and Firefighter II perform protective service work in fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials operations, and emergency medical services. Responds to calls for service, delivers public education, attends required/mandatory training, and maintains a positive image to the public while maintaining response readiness.

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter I

• Graduation from high school or GED;
• Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record;
• Must pass physical endurance and agility test and written exam;
• NC/IFSAC Firefighter I & II certification or ability to obtain the certification within one year of employment.

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter II

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Two years’ experience in municipal fire suppression
• Valid NC Class B driver’s license and good driving record
• NC/IFSAC Firefighter I and II certification
• Must pass physical endurance and agility test and written exam
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification (FIP 3600)
• Completion of NC FIP 3623 Intro/Basic to Pumps
• Completion of NC FIP 3624 Hydraulics/Water Supply
• Completion of NC FIP 3626 Aerial Apparatus Series

You must successfully complete all 3 process components below to be considered for hire.

• Written Exam
• Thursday, January 16, 2025, you will be notified of your specific time once your application has been approved.
• Physical Agility Test
• Friday, January 24, 2025. your appointment time for that will be given at time of written exam.
• In Person Panel Interviews
• Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31, 2025, and you will receive your date/time for the interview after completing agility test.

Work Schedule

Modified 24/48. 53 hours per week. Paid bi-weekly.

We have great benefits too! They include:

• Membership in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
• NC 401(k) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (voluntary participation)
• Group Health Plan that includes medical, vision and dental coverage administered by UMR
• Group Health Plan coverage for eligible retirees
• Life Insurance benefits (including Accidental Death and Dismemberment), Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage provided at no cost to eligible employees through the Standard Insurance Company.
• Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance voluntary benefit options
• Employer paid annual leave
• Employer paid sick leave
• Employer paid holidays (13 Days Per Year)
• Employer paid civil leave
• Shared leave
• Overtime pay, on call pay, and holiday premium pay for certain positions
• Employer paid longevity bonus after three years
• Paid Uniforms and/or Cleaning Allowance for certain positions
• Employer paid career development educational assistance
• Vertical career ladder opportunities
• In Grade Career Ladder opportunities for qualified education and certification accomplishments
• "Pay for Performance" Merit Pay Plan subject to annual funding approval
• Employee Service Awards Program
• Acceptance of qualified transferred sick leave from other NC governmental entities
• Leave accrual rates based on approved aggregate years of NC government qualified service
• Employee Assistance Program with Legal Assist, Financial Assist, and ID Theft Protection and Recovery
• Local Government Employees Federal Credit Union eligibility
• View the entire printable Benefits Digest here. The City of Lexington benefits are for plan year period July 1st – June 30th.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until_ January 12 , 2025 at 11:59pm._

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,376.00 - $50,565.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,376 - $50,565