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- High school diploma or GED
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Amentum —United States
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- Full-time
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Firefighter in Antarctica/CPR/Contract
Amentum —United States
- $1,583.40 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Fire Lieutenant

City of Pittsburgh -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$92,995 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Qualifications

EMT Certification
Driver's License

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services, hazardous materials incidents and first responder within the City.

Department: Public Safety, Bureau of Fire
Salary: $92,995 per year.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Union: IAFF
Notice: In accordance with Section 3.1(a) of the Fire Civil Service Statute, the appointing officer may pass over the person on the top of the Competitive List for just cause in writing. Any person so passed over shall, upon written request, be granted a public hearing before the Civil Service Commission.

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application may be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must currently hold the permanent rank of Firefighter in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire as of August 10, 2026.
Applicants must be presently employed by the City of Pittsburgh and remain continuously employed until time of appointment.
A current, valid Class A, B or C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification must be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.
NOTE: If you do not have access to a computer with internet capabilities, assistance in completing your online Employment Profile Data is available at the Human Resources & Civil Service Employment Counter.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission for the following examination. You must pass the written examination in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.

Written: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. The exam date is November 4, 2026. Written examination valued at 100 percent. All questions are based on the duties and responsibilities of the position as listed in this announcement. The exam sources and test plan are listed in the separate Fire Lieutenant Written Candidate Preparation Guide.
Service Credit: Candidates scoring a passing grade of 75 or higher on the written examination will have added to his/her score an additional ½ point for each full year of service in the Bureau of Fire, to a maximum of 10 points. Service credit is only given for completion of full years of service as of the examination date.
Review Period: Candidates will be advised of the time and place for review of examination papers.
Eligibility List: Candidates with a passing score will be ranked on the Eligibility List in the order of the final grade achieved on the examination, including service credit. Ties will be broken by lottery. The Civil Service Commission will certify as eligible for promotion only those candidates on the Eligibility List who have served at least two years as a Firefighter by the date of certification.
Medical: Not Required.

POSITION DUTIES

Manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services, hazardous materials incidents and first responder within the City.
Directs the activities of assigned personnel.
Responsible for the safety of Firefighters.
Assumes the duties of command at fire ground until relieved by a senior officer.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance (e.g., structural fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical calls), to extinguish fires, save lives and perform rescue operations.
Ensures that all City and departmental safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures are followed.
Ensures advancement and operation of fire hoses, nozzles, and equipment to protect exposures, confine the fire and apply extinguishing agents to put out fire for protection of life and property.
Directs driving, operation and maintenance of Bureau vehicles (e.g., pumper engine, aerial ladder, and support vehicles, etc).
Drives, operates and maintains Bureau vehicles.
Utilizes existing procedures, tools, and apparatus to extinguish fires, overhaul the fire area, ventilate any hot or dangerous gases and smoke, and to salvage property in a home or building in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Inspects district as part of the fire prevention and acquaintance program to ensure proper working condition and serviceability of fire alarm systems and hydrants, location of large buildings, sprinkler systems installed, code violations and physical layout including developing preplanned fire operating procedures.
Works all shifts.
Operates business machines (e.g., calculator, adding machine, PC and peripheral equipment, fax, typewriter, CRT, copier, etc).
Conducts and participates in scheduled drills and exercises to maintain a high level of proficiency in use of equipment and operating procedures.
Maintains records and prepares accurate reports.
Performs routine housekeeping and maintenance procedures at the fire station.
Participates in public relations and/or public education activities.
May act as a Fire Captain in Fire Captain's absence.
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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