Firefighter

Salary : $45,083.03 - $67,276.40 Annually

Location : 100 West Norton Avenue Eustis

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300065

Department : Fire

Division : Suppression

Opening Date : 07 / 03 / 2024

Job Characteristics

The City of Eustis is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under general direction, performs responsible work involving the prevention and suppression of fires. The employee is responsible for responding to emergency situations and assisting in the control and resolution of the situation.

The employee works within the scope of established Fire Department rules, regulations and procedures; however, is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative, in emergency situations.

• Starting base salary is $45,083.03 annually, based upon 2756 hours. Candidates should expect to work a minimum a schedule of 2912 hours, for a total starting salary range of $47,634.79 - $48,910.83 dependent upon FLSA overtime requirements met.

Examples of Machines, Tools, and Equipment :

Fire equipment and apparatus; emergency fire vehicles; communications radio; various maintenance and custodial tools; general office equipment

Supervision Received :

Firefighter / Engineer, Senior Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, Senior Engineer (on occasion, Acting Senior Engineer)

Essential Job Functions

Other Job Functions :

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures; knowledge of the streets, roads and geography of the city; knowledge of first-aid principles and procedures; knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus.

Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions; Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions; ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to work on-call, as required, including nights, weekends and holidays

Skill in the operation and maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or recognized equivalent; Florida State Firefighters Minimum Standards Certificate or Certificate of Compliance; Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification; preferred State Certified Paramedic; Valid Florida Class E Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.

Education to be completed within two (2) years of employment with Fire Department :

Successful completion of the following courses recommended :

Successful Completion of two (2) of the following four (4) courses :

Note : Minimum Qualification Certificates are required to be maintained to continue employment.

Working Hours :

Rotating (every third day) twenty-four (24) hour shifts from 7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 a.m.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands :

Moderately heavy work for a considerable part of working time. Requires walking & standing; lifting 50 pounds; running, jumping / leaping, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending, carrying / pushing / pulling 125 pounds; good finger / hand dexterity and hand / eye coordination; good eyesight (20 / 40 corrected binocular vision; no worse than 20 / 100 uncorrected binocular vision), hearing and speech; regular driving and operation of assigned equipment.

Employee must be physically able to work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) for long periods, hazardous conditions and close / confined spaces; Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment up to 60 pounds and work in extremely high temperatures and toxic atmospheres.

Salary Information :

EXCELLENT BENEFITS (see Benefits Tab for more information). FINAL CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A WRITTEN EXAM AND A PRACTICAL FIREFIGHTING SKILLS TEST (Human Resources will send more information to candidates once a testing / interview process has been established). Final candidates are required to pass a drug test and are offered a conditional offer of employment contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check including criminal history, driver's license check, & medical exam.

Closing Date :

Open until closed by the City

Important Information : Applications must be received no later than 5 : 00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City's application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at or call 352-483-5472. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny.

To : Candidates for Employment with the City of Eustis Fire Department (Sworn Only)

The City is Proud to Announce the Following Fire Department Sworn Employee Benefits :

Please note : This is a summary only and is not intended to be a complete description of covered benefits. This information does not replace, add to or change the City's personnel rules or other written policies, regulations, contracts or certificates. If a discrepancy arises, the actual policy, regulation, contract or certificate will prevail in all circumstances.)

Health Insurance :

Florida Blue Plans 05901 and 03559 are available at no cost to the employee. Florida Blue PPO Plan 03769 and HMO Plan 55 are available buy-up plans. Dependent coverage is available on all plans for a monthly premium.

Dental Insurance :

Cigna Dental benefits are available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for a monthly premium.

VisionCare :

Vision benefits are available through National Vision Administrators (NVA) for a modest premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Death Benefits :

The City complies with Florida Statutes 112.191 in providing death benefits to firefighters.

Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance :

The City Provides $20,000 group life insurance and $20,000 accidental death benefits for Firefighters. The City provides $50,000 group life and $50,000 accidental death benefits for the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. Employees may purchase supplemental policies through payroll deduction.

Eustis Fire Pension Fund :

The Fire Pension Fund offers retirement benefits, disability and beneficiary benefits. Officers and the City contribute and amount as stipulated by the fund.

Empower 457 deferred compensation plan and 457 Roth options are also available.

Annual Leave :

Fire shift employees accrue annual leave at the rate of 11.2 hours for each month worked in a year. Seven years and over, accrue additional hours to a maximum of 263.88 hours per year.

Sick Leave :

Fire shift employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 11.2 hours per month, not to exceed 134.4 hours per year.

Merit Plan :

Yearly merit increases, when funded, based on Performance Evaluation Score.

Funeral Leave :

Provides for up to 3 days in state and 5 days out of state, upon approval.

Holiday Pay :

Eighty (80) hours paid time off (after probationary period) credited annually. Full time employees (except Directors, Deputy Directors, Captains or equivalent positions), who are required to work on an approved holiday, receive pay at one and one half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for time worked on that holiday.

Uniforms and Equipment :

Furnished by the City

Direct Deposit :

Optional but recommended.

Financial Advice :

Free financial advisor available, by appointment.

Tuition Reimbursement :

Approved reimbursement after initial trial period (contingent upon availability of funding).

Other Benefits :

Optional Employer Program :

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan - Supplemental insurance costs may be deducted from pre-tax dollars, at the option of the employee.

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable record?

Do you have a valid / active Florida State Firefighters Minimum Standards Certificate or Certificate of Compliance?

Do you have a valid / active Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification?

Are you a Florida State Certified Paramedic?

Required Question

Salary : $45,083 - $67,276