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Firefighter Volunteer - Paid Per Call

City of North Liberty, Iowa
North Liberty, IA

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Job Details

Part-time | Volunteer

Qualifications

Incident command
National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700)
Environmental protection hazardous materials response
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
Community relationship building
Task assignment

Full Job Description

We’re always looking for dedicated, talented individuals to join the City of North Liberty team. Whether your skills are in public works, public safety, administration, parks and recreation, or another field, there’s a place here for people who want to make a difference.

About Our Organization

At the City of North Liberty, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds. Every role contributes to the success and future direction of our growing city. We value not only technical expertise but also the unique experiences and perspectives our employees bring. If you share our commitment to service, teamwork, and community, we encourage you to apply.

About Our Community

North Liberty is one of the fastest-growing communities in Iowa, located between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and vibrant neighborhoods, North Liberty offers residents and employees a high quality of life. With year-round recreational opportunities, community events, and convenient access to both small-town charm and big-city amenities, North Liberty is more than just a place to work, it’s a place to call home.

Overview

Under the direction of a department officer, the part time firefighter will function as part of the emergent and non-emergent response mechanism of the North Liberty Fire Department. The paid per call (PPC) firefighter will respond to calls for service, deliver public education and community outreach, perform station duties, and participate in training. Calls for service may include but not limited to firefighting, medical incidents, rescue incidents, hazardous materials mitigation, and other support duties as required.

Essential Functions & Duties

Reads, understands, implements and enforces State, City, and fire department policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
Prepares required incident related reports and various other fire department reports.
Operate a computer utilizing various software packages and electronic mail.
Coordinates with officers and other firefighters on necessary projects and assists in organizing and achieving squad related assignments and goals.
Responds to various types of emergency and non-emergency incidents and makes decisions and follows orders related to firefighting/rescue methods to be employed.
Participates with return to the station and the cleaning and inspection of equipment after a fire or emergency call.
Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on trucks, equipment, and facilities, such as replacing filters, lubricating equipment, conducting tool and equipment inventories, completing minor repairs, cleaning and inspecting power tools, and changing blades or similar components.
Attends all required training sessions as determined by the training division.
Builds and maintains a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, safety, and purpose while being mission oriented.
Meets minimum physical fitness requirements to work in fire suppression.
Meets with and makes appearances before various public and private groups as necessary.
Understand and utilize any computer-based training platform used by the department.
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires the following, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Must possess or have the ability to attain the following certifications within the timeline provided or based on availability:

Firefighter I

Within One (1) Year

Haz-Mat Operations

Within One (1) Year

EMT

Within Thirty (30) Months

NIMS ICS 100, ICS 200, and IS 700

Within One (1) Year

Firefighter II

Recommended

The Paid Per Call Firefighter Must:

Value diversity, respect differing views and opinions, understand the process of consensus-building and have the ability to provide professional recommendations at all times.
Be goal oriented and have the ability to anticipate problems and barriers and devise ways to work around or through them.
Be candid and willing to advise supervisors in an honest and forthright fashion.
Present well to a wide range of audiences and be comfortable representing the department and the city to an engaged community.
Interact well with other governing bodies and act in a positive fashion with local businesses and other local officials.
Be experienced in working and interacting with the public, self-motivated, organized and outgoing.
Work to conserve materials and effectively manage personnel and City resources.
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and have the ability to effectively delegate work to subordinates.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers and subordinates and representatives from other agencies, vendors, contractors and the public.

Supplemental Information

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements
The workday for this position will be overnight shifts; however, the position requires the ability to be available for all off-hour emergencies. Firefighting is hazardous work involving the risk of injury or death. The Part Time Firefighter may be required to work in dangerous settings and situations and must have the ability to remain calm and always deliberate. Required physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Frequent use of physical strength requires moving, lifting, pushing, carrying and pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting, pushing, and carrying or pulling moderately heavy objects (30-50 pounds). Occasionally crawling and lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects (50 pounds or greater) may be required.
Environmental conditions include work performed inside or outside and include being exposed to cold, heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, oils, and the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The City of North Liberty is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and comply with all applicable federal and state laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

The City of North Liberty participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
The City complies with the Immigration and Nationality Act and does not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.

Applicants with Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of North Liberty. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources Department by phone at (319) 626-5746 or by email at [email protected].

The City places a high premium on its image and, as such, expects all employees to consistently behave in a manner which reflects positively upon the City of North Liberty.

This job description is not the complete statement of every task and responsibility that is required of this position. It contains the major duties performed by an individual and may require assistance with other tasks as necessary.

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