Firefighter

CITY OF PERRY, GEORGIA JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023

ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE CITY OF PERRY WEBSITE TO COMPLETE THE FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PACKET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

https://perry-ga.gov/human-resources

POSITION OPENING: 23-45 Post Dates: JUNE 1 - JUNE 30, 2023

Title and Starting rates:

Firefighter Recruit - $38,200 or

Firefighter I (Experienced) - $40,400 or

Firefighter II (Experienced) - $45,300

(Classification will depend on experience and certifications)

Location: Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department

Term of Appointment: Full-time Regular

Probationary Period: 12-months

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK:

Perform the duties of a Firefighter. Controls and extinguishes fire, protects life and property, maintains equipment. Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have current/valid Georgia driver’s license. Candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment Physical Agility Test and Entrance Assessment. Candidates selected for hire will also be required to pass a polygraph/voice stress examination, fit for duty physical exam, pre-employment drug screen and GBI fingerprint check. Firefighters work 24/48-hour shift assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Firefighter Recruit: Must be at least 18 years of age or older and capable of obtaining a class F driver’s license. Ability to complete State of Georgia Firefighter Certification program and EMS Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification. No previous experience or State Firefighter Certification required.

Firefighter I: Must meet minimum qualifications for Firefighter Recruit, in addition to completion of GFSTC’s NPQ Firefighter I series, completion of NIMS 100 and NIMS 700 certifications, and EMS EMR certification.

Firefighter II: Must meet qualifications for Firefighter I and have completed one year as Firefighter I; possess NPQ Firefighter II series; completion of NIMS 200 and NIMS 800; completion of Interior Search & Rescue; Structural Fire Control; and Crash Victim Extrication certifications.

(Out of State Firefighter Certification transition to Georgia Firefighter Certification requires the following: Candidates must be members of a Georgia fire department, have IFSAC, DoD, or Pro Board certifications, and pass the Georgia State Certification written and skills exams.)

THE CITY OF PERRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND

A CERTIFIED DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Perry, GA 31069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,300