THIS IS A CONTINUOUS JOB POSTING. Applications will be kept as active for 12 months. Qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available.
Offers of employment will be based on the candidate's relevant combination of education, experience, and demonstrated knowledge and abilities.
SUMMARY_____________________________________________________________________
As a Firefighter for the Town of Hope mills, you will perform a wide variety of technical tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services; and provide highly responsible prevention activities including crash/fire rescue, inspections, and security.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS___________________________________________________________
Qualified candidates should possess the ability to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; perform fire investigation activities; prepare a variety of response reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
- Drive and/or operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment.
- Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus and hydrants within a respective district; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
- Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations; code enforcement and equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations; identify, analyze and avoid hazardous and dangerous situations.
- Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain knowledge and training about hazardous materials.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS________________________________________________________________
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
Entry Level
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- NC IFSAC Fire I & II Certifications
- HAZMAT Ops I
Intermediate
Completion of Entry Level qualifications AND
- 5 years of paid firefighter experience
Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of code enforcement as it relates to minimum housing, public nuisances, and junk motor vehicles.
- General knowledge of building construction.
- Knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department relating to work responsibilities Ability to independently conduct complex inspections for compliance with standards/codes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, staff, local jurisdictions, regulatory board members, etc.
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively using various forms of communications including the production of clear and concise inspection reports.
- Ability to conduct training as necessary to various parties.
- Ability to manage caseloads and maintain sensitive timelines. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT_____________________________________________________
Pre-Employment Screening:
Employment with the Town of Hope Mills is at-will and is conditional meaning it may be contingent upon the completion of pre-employment screenings, to include a drug test, criminal history, motor vehicle record, verification of education and/or employment and professional references. Positions with direct interaction with minors will be required to provide a negative TB test and complete a fingerprint background check prior to any unsupervised contact with minors.
Overtime Compensation Agreement:
Consistent with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, it is the town’s policy to compensate non-exempt employees for overtime work with compensatory time off or overtime pay. As part of the acceptance of any offer of employment with the Town, employees in non-exempt positions agree to accept, at the discretion of the town, either compensatory time off or overtime pay, as appropriate compensation for overtime work that may be required to perform as an employee of the Town of Hope Mills.
E-Verify:
If employed, you must submit proof of identity and eligibility for legal employment by your third day of work. A list of acceptable documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Documents provided must be original. Copies will not be accepted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_______________________________________________________
ADA & Physical Requirements:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those expected in the day-to-day routine of this position, and that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by-case basis, 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to work night, early morning, or weekend hours dependent on workload factors in addition to normally scheduled work hours. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
- Requires the maintenance of physical conditioning necessary to operate motorized equipment and vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use of hands and digits to handle, feel, grasp, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action:
The Town of Hope Mills is dedicated to equality of opportunity. Accordingly, we do not practice or condone discrimination, in any form, against employees or applicants on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, political affiliation or mental or physical abilities except where physical or mental abilities, sex, or age are legitimate occupational qualifications. We are subject to, and comply with, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
