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Firefighter (Full-Time)

City of Mankato, MN
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Salary : $74,588.80 - $104,561.60 Annually

Location : Mankato, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202500008

Department : Public Safety

Division : 1422010 Fire Suppression

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

In addition to completing the application please email the following to Melissa at

  • Copies of all certifications or training certificates that you currently possess.

Required are :

Firefighter II IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited

  • EMR or EMT
  • Grade : PM1 FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

    Safety Sensitive Position : Yes

    Supervisor Title : Fire Captain

    Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience :

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
  • Current Minnesota or International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Accredited Firefighter II Certification
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
  • Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.
  • Nature of Work :

    Under the direction of the Public Safety Fire Captain, firefighters protect and save life and property through effective rescue and firefighting work, responding to structure fires and alarms, medical calls, hazardous materials response, extrication, and technical rescues. Responds to emergency medical calls as per departmental policy.

    About Us :

    Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

    We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Primary Essential Work Functions :

  • Responds to fire, medical, hazmat, rescue, and other emergency and non-emergency calls.
  • Renders aid to victims and patients involved in calls and protects property.
  • Responds to and maintains proficiency in all aspects of special rescue including extrication, trench rescue, confined space, water rescue, high angle rope, and hazardous materials.
  • Conducts fire investigations, preserves, and collects evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and records findings to determine the origin and cause of structural fires.
  • Tours and collects data in commercial and rental properties and area road construction sites to create pre-plans that aid in emergency response.
  • Inspects commercial and rental properties to identify hazards and violations of the Fire Code and order corrections.
  • Tests to ensure all fire related equipment used on calls, daily and weekly truck and pump checks, gear and uniform cleaning, tool maintenance, and hoses are working properly.
  • Prepares state reports for calls for service.
  • Orders equipment and supplies, maintains inventory.
  • Provides public education presentations and trainings about fire service and fire prevention topics to large groups of people across the community.
  • Performs all duties assigned in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Fire Service and apparatus, equipment, and quarters.
  • Follows departmental policy when responding to fire, medical, hazmat, rescue, emergency, and non-emergency calls.
  • Communicates With :

  • Internally - Public Safety staff, Public Works staff, Records staff, Maintenance staff, and other city employees
  • Externally - General public, ambulance service, vendors, Blue Earth County, State Fire Marshal's Office
  • Supervision :

  • Non-supervisory
  • Other Work Functions :

  • Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
  • Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
  • Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
  • Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.
  • Persons with Disabilities :

    The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

    Qualifications / Conditions of Employment

    Conditions of Employment :

  • Must obtain Technician Level Certification in Hazardous Materials, High-Angle Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Trench Rescue within two (2) years of employment.
  • Must obtain Operations Ice Rescue certification within two (2) years of employment.
  • Must complete and obtain certification as a Fire Apparatus Operator within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must maintain a primary residence within sixty (60) minutes' drive to the Public Safety Center driving under normal conditions and posted speed limits within one (1) year of employment.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota. A Minnesota driver's license must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, pre-employment drug testing, and fingerprinting.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a psychological evaluation from a licensed psychologist.
  • Must successfully pass the pre-employment physical examination requirements and maintain these standards during employment.
  • Must successfully complete annual physicals.
  • Ability to pass medical standards for self-contained breathing apparatus; and ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus while performing work duties.
  • Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
  • Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
  • Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.
  • Safety Sensitive Notice This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.
  • Hours of Work

    General working hours are 48-hour shifts beginning at 8 : 00 a.m. and evening, weekend, holidays, and outside of regular hours as necessary. Other work schedules may include Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. or 10-hour weekday shifts. Must have the ability to respond to calls after hours as needed.

    City of Mankato

    2025 BENEFITS OVERVIEW

    For Regular Full-Time Employees

    The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

    EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS :

    Paid Vacation :

    Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and / or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit :

  • Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.
  • Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.
  • Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.
  • Unused balance carries over year to year.
  • Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year

    0 - 5 years - 10 days

    6 - 10 years - 15 days

    11 - 14 years - 17 days

    15 -20 years - 20 days

    21 years - 21 days

    22 years - 22 days

    23 years - 23 days

    24 years - 24 days

    25 years - 25 days

    26 years - 26 days

    27 years - 27 days

    28 years - 28 days

    29 years - 29 days

    30 years - 30 days

    Paid Sick Leave :

    Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.

    11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday :

    All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following paid holidays :

    1. New Year's Day

    2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    3. Presidents Day

    4. Memorial Day

    5. Juneteenth

    6. Independence Day

    7. Labor Day

    8. Veterans Day

    9. Thanksgiving Day

    10. Friday After Thanksgiving Day

    11. Christmas Day

    12. Floating Holiday

    Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross / Blue Shield of MN :

  • Health insurance plans to choose from : $5,000 HDHP with an HSA, $3,300 HDHP with an HSA, $500 CMM, $100 CMM / Traditional Plan
  • City contributes up to $1,102.54 / month ($13,230.48 annually) towards single coverage plans; and up to $2,756.36 / month ($33,076.32 annually) for family coverage plans.
  • All employee contributions towards premiums are deducted through payroll deductions on a bi-weekly basis.
  • City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.
  • Employer and employee contributions for non-union employees are shown below. Please note that union employee health insurance benefits may vary by contract.

    NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees) :

    NICE Healthcare is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.

    Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers :

  • Same-Day Chat and Video Visits
  • In-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests
  • 550 Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our Clinicians
  • Free Virtual Physical Therapy
  • Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy
  • Free In-Home X-rays and EKG Services
  • Term Life Insurance :

    The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee's base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).

    Retirement - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

    1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.

    2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.

    3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.

    2024 Employer / Employee PERA Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2025

    Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.

    Coordinated Plan

    Employer : 7.5%

    Employee 6.5%

    Police and Fire Plan

    Employer : 17.7%

    Employee 11.8%

    OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE :

    The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice :

    Deferred Compensation Plans (457)

    Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN State Deferred Compensation Plan.

    Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    Computer Purchase Program

    0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer

    Voluntary Payroll Deductions Available for :

  • Dental Insurance - Coverage through MetLife - 100% employee cost
  • Vision Insurance - Coverage through MetLife - 100% employee cost
  • YMCA membership at corporate rates
  • Savings Bonds
  • Various voluntary group life and disability plans.
  • AFLAC
  • Credit Union Membership - Eligible for membership

  • MN Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
  • Vacation Purchase Program

    Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    In Addition :

    The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

    Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.

    The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

    Which of the following best describes your level of education?

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Some college
  • Associates / 2 year degree
  • Bachelors
  • Masters or higher
  • None of the above
  • If applicable, list the specific field of study in which you possess a degree. If no degree, type N / A.

    Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?

  • Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license.
  • Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state.
  • No, I do not currently possess a valid driver's license.
  • Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?

    Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a volunteer / part-time / paid on call firefighter?

  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years
  • Select the certifications or training certificates that you currently possess (select all that apply).

  • Confined space operations
  • Confined space technician
  • Emergency Manager
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Emergency vehicle operations (EVOC)
  • Firefighter I IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited
  • Firefighter II IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited
  • Fire instructor certification
  • Fire officer certification
  • Hazardous materials operations
  • Hazardous materials technician
  • Ice rescue
  • Minnesota state firefighter license
  • Pump operator
  • Rope rescue operations
  • Rope rescue technician
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Water rescue
  • Other
  • N / A - None of the above
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to : verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, fringerprinting, pre-employment psychological assessment, drug testing, and physical examination?

    Questions 9 through 12 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer ""NO"" to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position. If hired for this position, are you willing to work evening hours, weekends, and holidays?

    Are you willing to work in a highly stressful environment on a daily basis?

    Are you willing to make critical decisions under considerable pressure and stress?

    Are you able to maintain a primary residence within a sixty (60) minute drive to the Public Safety Center within one (1) year of employment?

    I understand and acknowledge that I must email Melissa copies of all my certifications or training certificates.Required are : Firefighter II IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited and EMR or EMT.

  • Yes, I will email Melissa all my certifications / training certificates to mweston@mankatomn.gov. Email must be received by the job closing date in order for my application to be considered.
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