Firefighter

Experience Education and Training:

• Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D;

• Must possess an Emergency Medical TechnicianB license;

• Firefighter I and II certifications;

• Completion of a registered Department of Labor apprenticeship program in construction trade public safety or related area;

• 30 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university;

• Two years of cumulative active duty military service with an honorable discharge.

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license;
• Must possess or obtain Firefighter I and II certifications and a valid Emergency Medical Technical B license during the probationary period and each must be maintained throughout the appointment.

• 18 years of age at commission
• Vision correctable to 20/30
• Excellent physical condition
• Due to the public safety nature of the Firefighter position any felony and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility of the applicant. Review includes such factors as the nature type and recency of conviction as well as other job related factors.
• Must comply with the departments tattoo policy and not have anyface head or neck tattoos or tattoos that would show in a long sleeve shirt.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements please see the job description.

About the Springfield Fire Academy:

• New Firefighters will attend the Springfield Fire Academy.
• The Academy is typically 24 weeks Monday-Thursday 10-hour days.
• Firefighters are paid employees of the City and receive benefitsduring the academy.
• New hires must successfully pass the Firefighter Physical Ability Test during the academy to maintain employment.

• Talent and Experience Evaluation:Human Resources staff and Fire Administration will review each application and rate candidates on their past work experience education certifications and other qualifications. These ranking will be used to determine which candidates will be invited to the interview portion of the hiring process.
  
  
• Selection Process Information: The testing and selection procedure includes the following elements: an oral interview comprehensive background investigation as well as post-offer pre-employment physical examination and pre-employment drug screen.
  
  
• Interview
  • Interviews take approximately 30 minutes.
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• Background Investigation
  • Background investigations are initiated after the interview process and may take several weeks to complete.
  • The background investigation is very extensive and requires the candidates sign an authorization form. It will include previous work references criminal and civil records checks personal references and checks with landlords neighbors and more.
  • Candidates will not be considered without multiple reference checks from previous employment.
• Job Offer
  • The Human Resources Department will make job offers conditional on passing the physical examination and drug screen.
  • Generally physical examinations will be conducted within two weeks of the job offer. Candidates will be evaluated by a department-selected physician who will evaluate whether the candidate can safely perform the essential functions of the job and a drug screen will be given.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race color religion sex national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview examination or pre-employment process should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone or in person at the Municipal Busch Building 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidatesMUSTcomplete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.