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CITY OF NEW BRITAINCIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Announces An Open Competitive Examination For
FIREFIGHTER ………………………………$78,467.16 - $88,056.08 (July 1, 2024)
Trainee: $54,663.20
Probationary $58,079.65
(TO CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT LIST)
This position is represented by the Local 992 Bargaining Unit.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under close supervision of a Fire Captain or Fire Lieutenant, performs fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency medical responder duties. Primary responsibility is the protection of life and property. Performs duties associated with Emergency Medical Responder services. Work includes the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require performance under such hardships as smoke and in close quarters. Although directions and instructions are usually given by superior officers, the firefighter is required to have a thorough understanding of firefighting and emergency medical responder methods. Firefighting and emergency medical responder duties are of primary importance, but the majority of time is spent in other duties such as conducting inspections, pre-planning surveys, fire, rescue and EMS training and routine house duties which include the care and maintenance of Fire Department property and equipment. Performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
Ability to perform a wide variety of firefighting techniques, and to operate and effectively use various firefighting tools, appliances and apparatus. Ability to perform Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) responsibilities. Ability to climb and work from ladders and other high points. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergencies. Ability and sufficient physical strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from High School or Vocational School, plus Emergency Medical Responder certification by the completion of the 12-month probationary period.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
In addition to the checking of references and the facts stated on the application, a background investigation, including a review of arrest records, will be made before names are certified to the appointing authority for employment consideration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
The probationary period for this position shall be twelve (12) months.
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THE WRITTEN TEST WILL BE HELD ON Friday, June 21, 2024 AT 9:00 AM IN THE NEW BRITAIN HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA. THIS IS THE ONLY DATE THE TEST WILL BE GIVEN. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE WRITTEN TEST UNLESS THEY HAVE A VALID CPAT or NBPAT CARD OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION TO TAKE THE CPAT or NBPAT TEST. Written Test Fee:
A fee of $75.00 non-resident (plus FirefighterApp $35 fee = $110.00), $25.00 for New Britain residents (plus FirefighterApp $35 fee = $60) for the administration of the written exam will be charged at the time of application submission.
PASSING GRADE: The minimum passing grade is 70%.
RULE OF THE LIST:
Names of all eligible candidates on the open competitive employment list will be forwarded to the appointing authority for employment consideration.
DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST:
A certified employment list shall be in effect for one year from the date of its establishment by the Civil Service Commission. Subsequent to the initial certification of the employment list, no sooner than 10 months and no later than 11 months and 29 days from date of initial certification, the Commission may, upon the showing and finding of exigent or extenuating circumstances, extend the duration of the list when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City, or any individual, may request that consideration of extension be placed on the Civil Service regular meeting agenda by notifying the Personnel Director no later than one calendar week prior to the monthly meeting. The maximum period of time that a list shall remain in effect is two years from date of initial certification.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
All requests for reasonable accommodations in the testing process must be made in writing, no later than the closing date for applications. Documentation of the disability for which the accommodation is being requested must be received no later than the closing deadline for applications. The candidate’s failure to provide
documentation which satisfies the City’s requirements by the timetable above will result in an inability to provide an accommodation in the testing process. However, the candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for the position would still be eligible to complete with all other candidates in the standard testing process.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to limit the number of candidates who will proceed to the next phase of the testing process. A candidate must pass each phase to proceed to the next; however, qualifying on one phase may not automatically qualify a candidate to proceed to the next test.
Applications must be on file with www.FireFighterApp.com no later than Midnight on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
An EOE/Equal Access Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to the Fire Department at
NBFFEntryLevel@newbritainct.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,663.20 - $88,056.08 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Public Administration
$46k-65k (estimate)
05/08/2024
07/06/2024
newbritainct.gov
NEW BRITAIN, CT
1,000 - 3,000
1754
TIMOTHY STEWARD
$200M - $500M
Public Administration
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