FIREFIGHTER

***PLEASE NOTE- THIS POSTING IS FOR FULL-TIME & PART-TIME POSITIONS.  CABARRUS COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS WORK  24 HOURS SHIFTS.

****PLEASE NOTE- FULL- TIME POSTIONS WORK A 24 HOURS ON & 48 HOURS OFF ROTATING WORK SCHEDULE***

  

 If chosen, applicants should reserve the entire day for both agility and written testing. Please call 704-920-2143 (Drew Barkley) for assessment details and requirements. Additional assessment dates may be scheduled if we receive an influx of qualified applicants. Applicants will be contacted via the email address provided on the application with location and time of assessment if chosen for process.”

Hiring range for FULL-TIME Firefighter II position is $49,387.52 - $58,978.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 18. 

The starting pay range for PART-TIME Firefighter I position is $16.24 - $19.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.  Pay grade for this position is 16. 

Attaching copies of all certifications/credentials is strongly recommended.

General Definition of Work:
This position is responsible for providing fire-suppression response to protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires. Responds to medical emergencies and after-effects of other hazardous conditions. This position also maintains firefighter equipment and provides training to the general public on fire prevention awareness/education. Performs other duties as assigned by Fire Captain/Lieutenant.

Essential Functions:  

* Receives and responds to fire/rescue related incidents. Performs duties related to emergency operations involving rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials incidents.

* Maintains apparatus and equipment for emergency response.

* Performs daily activities by completing incident reports and daily logs, entering records of equipment check and repairs and maintaining facility and grounds.

* Assists with initial fire investigations to determine cause and origin and request fire investigator on call as needed.

* Ensures personnel safety and compliance with CFR 1910.120.

Typical Tasks:

* Assists County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning.

* Assists with fire prevention/education programs.

* Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.

* Performs related tasks as required.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Maintains considerable knowledge of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency related operations;  Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately use and maintain fire reports, inspection records, and other related systems and databases; Working knowledge of firefighting and fire behavior.  Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current fire science and fire protection technology information; Knowledge of medical responder treatment protocols; Ability to assist county fire service on emergency incidents as required; Ability to effectively deal with the public during periods of extreme crisis; Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all segments of the population, often during high stress situations.

 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and at least one (1) to two (2) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Candidate must possess the following certifications/credentials: NC Firefighter (previously NC Firefighter Level II) - IFSAC and/or Pro-Board certification from another state may be accepted based on the candidate's ability to meet the NC reciprocity transfer process; National Incident Management System (NIMS) Levels IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Hazardous Materials Responder (Operations Level) and NC Technical Rescuer or the ability to obtain this certification within (2) years of employment.
 

Physical Requirements:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds or more of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying accurate, detailed, important instructions to others

loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth and color perception, night and peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing surroundings. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, hazards, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental Information
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.  

Salary : $49,388 - $58,978