What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Firefighter position at City of Red Bluff, CA?
Salary : $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Red Bluff, CA
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 20210004
Department : Fire
Opening Date : 11 / 30 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Suppression personnel shall live within 60 miles of the incorporated limits of the City. The travel distance shall be determined by entering the physical address of the employee's residence into an internet-based mapping system selected at the sole discretion of the City.
This is an entry-level classification in the fire department with responsibility for firefighting, life-saving and rescue services, fire inspection and prevention activities, and other related duties. Works under the general supervision of the shift Officer In Charge Captain or Chief Officer in charge.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
This position requires a high level of physical conditioning and ability as it presents periods of extreme physical demand. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and / or carry heavy loads under periods of high physical and mental stress.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use both hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb tall ladders or balance; stoop or crawl.
WORK ENVIROMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting activities when noise levels may be very loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Education, Experience & Licenses
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
- Ability to meet special requirements listed below as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications :
Selection Guidelines
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Reserve Firefighter, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and / or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact :
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
An employee begins to accrue paid sick leve at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked beginning on the first day of employment.
This position is not eligible for any other benefits.
Do you posses a State Firefighter-I certificate, IFSAC Firefighter-1 certificate, or certificate of completion of a Firefighter-1 Academy?
Do you posses and maintain current EMT-1 certification or higher through S-SV and or National Registry?
Do you posses and maintain current CPR card?
Do you posses certificate of Hazardous Materials Awareness (FRO level)
Do you posses a certificate of Confined Space Rescue (awareness level) or proof of training
Required Question
Salary : $17 - $18
