City of Oneonta (NY) FIREFIGHTER (PART TIME)

Posted by Capt Craig Freeman on September 21st, 2016

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FIREFIGHTER (PART-TIME)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs firefighting and fire prevention duties; performs ambulance and emergency medical service duties; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a standardized manual work of a hazardous nature involving fighting fires, salvage and rescue and EMS work under the immediate supervision of superior officers. The work generally involves fighting fires, providing EMS and/or other emergency situations which may arise. The Firefighter (part-time) may work under the immediate supervision of any full-time Firefighter or Fire Officer.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Responds to emergency situations including fires, emergency medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies requiring the services of Firefighters;

Performs station and equipment cleaning and maintenance as required;

Performs salvage operations at fire scene, such as covering furniture with tarpaulins and cleaning debris;

Assists in giving medical and pre-hospital emergency care as an EMT;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Mental alertness; mechanical aptitude to get along well with others; willingness to perform any task assigned; conscientiousness and dependability; excellent physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from a high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:

a) Satisfactory graduation from the New York State Fire Academy recruit training program; or
b) Successful completion of outreach coursework equivalent to the NYS Fire Academy recruit training program; or
c) Participant in the City of Oneonta Part-Time Firefighter recruitment program.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATION: Satisfactory completion of a certified NYSDOH basic EMT training program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for appointment, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license and have a CPR card at time of appointment. Candidates must also pass physical and fitness requirements.

Personnel Department

City Hall
258 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Telephone (607) 432-0670
Fax (607) 432-1706
personnel@oneonta.ny.us

Our offices are open from 8am until 4pm Monday – Friday (except holidays).
Wendy Miller, Personnel Assistant
David Coury, Administrative Specialist

The Personnel Department is responsible for human resources and civil service administration. The office is in charge of personnel recruitment, benefit administration, and providing assistance with labor relations. The Civil Service Commission is responsible for administering the Civil Service Law for the City of Oneonta, the Oneonta City School District, Huntington Memorial Library, and the Oneonta Housing Authority.

The City of Oneonta is an equal opportunity employer of all individuals, regardless of race, religion, age, color, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

To apply for any job opportunity or civil service exam listed below, please download, complete, and submit the following application:

Application for Examination or Employment

Applicants for the Police Officer Civil Service exam must submit a signed “Statement of Understanding” along with their application.