FIREFIGHTER – SEASONAL / County of El Paso (CO)

Posted by Capt Craig Freeman on January 12th, 2017

County of El Paso (CO) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER – SEASONAL. Until January 27, 2017. Salary $1,120.00 /BiWeekly. For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass

County of El Paso (CO)

is accepting applications for:

FIREFIGHTER – SEASONAL

COUNTY OF EL PASO (CO)
invites applications for the position of:
Fire Fighter – Seasonal

SALARY:

$1,120.00 /BiWeekly

CLOSING DATE: 01/27/17 05:00 PM

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office

JOB TYPE: Seasonal

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY BAND: 000, Pending

JOB NUMBER: 16417

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

***In order for your application to be considered, you must attach a copy of your most recent IQS or IQCS Master Record, signed by your agency head and your Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) for 2016 to your job application.***

Performs wildland fire duties including hand-line construction, water handling, general and aerial suppression support.
Performs fire mitigation activities and training.
Maintains accurate maintenance record books for support vehicle.
Completes accurate Crew Time Reports (CTR) daily as requested by supervisor.
Performs general facility and compound duties.
Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be age 18 and possess a High school diploma or equivalent at time of hire.
One or more seasons as a Fire Fighter two (FFT2) or equivalent preferred.
Must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work safely and productively.
Must be accepting of direction and act responsibly.
Must act promptly and with good judgment in emergencies.
Must interact tactfully with the public.
Must pass the EPSO work capacity test or “pack” test at the arduous level during the selection process and prior to starting work.
To pass at the arduous fitness level individual must complete a 3-mile hike with a 45lb pack in 45 minutes. The test is Pass/Fail only. Failure to pass will disqualify candidates for employment in these positions.
Some positions may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or require the ability to operate a manual transmission fire truck.
Must reside within a short commute of their crew assembly point which is typically considered to be within 35 miles or an equivalently reasonable commute time.
Must have reliable personal transportation.
Applicant must pass background investigation, Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination, phsyical examination and drug screen prior to employment.
NWCG Fire Fighter 2 FFT2.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements above.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and have two years of driving experience.
Must provide all documents pertaining to fire training, including but not limited to training records, certificates, IQS/IQCS Master Record, Incident Qualification Card(s), and task books.

Required at time of Work Capacity Testing:

Certificate of course completion for IS-700 and I-100.
Current NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.elpasoco.com For inquiries please call: 719-520-7401.

Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and rehires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603).

EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WORK CONDITIONS:

Work performed requires considerable physical exertion; working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and for extended periods of time away from home. Must be able to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk and/or climb. A work capacity test or “pack” test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the “arduous” level for a fire fighter crew member or natural resource worker position.

All fire personnel are required to wear safety clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during regular work hours and while firefighting.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.elpasoco.com
For inquiries, call 719-520-7401. Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and re-hires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603). EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.