The City of Manistee (EOE) is offering an exciting opportunity for immediate full-time employment as a Firefighter/EMT. In addition to establishing an eligibility list for future openings, we offer a competitive salary ranging from $57,942 (19.89/hour) to $67,80 (23.28/hour with paramedic license) based on experience. Our employees enjoy generous annual increases and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a MERS Defined Benefit pension plan, health, dental, optical, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. This position requires a 56-hour work week, consisting of 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off. While preference will be given to experienced Firefighter Paramedic candidates, paramedic certification is not a requirement. Successful candidates will need to pass a drug screening, physical fitness test, oral interview, psych test, and a reference or security check.
Qualified applicants must hold a valid State of Michigan driver's license and:
- A current Michigan Firefighters Training Council Certification as a State Certified Firefighter I & II and a current EMT or Paramedic License from the State of Michigan. Applicants currently enrolled in paramedic classes will be considered.
- Must life within 95 miles straight-line radius of Manistee Fire Department.
As a condition of continued employment:
- Where necessary, new hires will be required to successfully complete a paramedic program at the employers' expense and become licensed as paramedics within two years.
Application can be accessed by following the web address below:
https://www.manisteemi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4504/Application-for-Employment--Fillable-form-new-logo
If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your completed application, cover letter, resume, and references to the City of Manistee, Attn: City Manager's Office, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660. You can also submit your application via e-mail to [email protected]. Please note that while resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application, we strongly encourage you to include a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications can be obtained from the City Clerk's office or downloaded from the City of Manistee's website. The position will remain open until filled.
About Manistee
Low Cost of Living
Affordable Housing
Many Recreational Opportunities:
· Beautiful Beaches
· Riverwalk
· Marinas
· Parks and National Forest
Local Attractions
· Ramsdell Theater
· Historical Museum
· Summer Concerts and Many More Activities
The City of Manistee is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,942.00 - $67,801.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current Michigan Firefighters Training Council Certification as a State Certified Firefighter?
Work Location: In person
