Position / Title: Firefighter

Job posting date: 04/07/2017

Requirements:

AGE REQUIREMENT:
Pursuant to Section 54 of the New York Civil Service Law and Section 15-103 of the Administrative Code, you must be at least 17 ½ years of age by the end of the application period and, except as noted below, you must not have reached your 29th birthday by the beginning of the application period to be eligible to take this examination. However, you must have reached your 21st birthday to be eligible for appointment. Exception to the Age Requirement: All persons who were engaged in military duty as defined in Section 243 of the New York State Military Law may deduct from their actual age the length of time spent in such military duty up to a maximum deduction of six years.
Education and Experience Requirements:
By the date of appointment, you must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and: 1. 15 college semester credits earned as a result of satisfactory completion of course work at a college or university; or
2. full-time U.S. military service with an honorable discharge; or
3. 6 months of full-time, satisfactory paid work experience. The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you were educated outside the United States you must have your foreign education evaluated at your own expense to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. You will receive instructions from the FDNY during the pre-employment screening process regarding the approved evaluation services that you may use for foreign education.
Driver License Requirement:
You must have a valid New York State driver license at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. You must maintain a valid New York State Driver license for the duration of your employment.

Special Filing Instructions:

APPLICATION FEE: $30.00; If you file online and pay the application fee with a credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a convenience fee of 2.49% of the payment amount. This fee is nonrefundable.

Contact Info:

If you believe you meet the requirements in the “How to Qualify for Appointment” section, on page four, submit an application on the Online Application System (OASys) at www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs. Follow the onscreen application instructions for electronically submitting your application and payment, and completing any required information. A unique and valid email address is required to apply online. Several internet service providers, including but not limited to Google, Yahoo!, AOL, Outlook.com, and Mail.com offer free email addresses. All new OASys accounts require verification before a candidate can submit an application to ensure the accuracy of candidate information. Verification is instantaneous for most accounts, but some accounts may require up to 24 hours to be reviewed by a staff member and resolved. Email notification will be sent to those creating accounts that require additional documentation before they can be resolved. Please keep this information and the application period deadline in mind when creating your account.

The following methods of payment are acceptable when filing an application online: major credit card, bank card associated with a bank account, or a prepaid debit card with a credit card logo which you may purchase online or at various retail outlets.
If you are receiving or participating in certain forms of public assistance/benefits/programs, or are a veteran, you may qualify to have the application fee waived. For more information on eligibility for a fee waiver and documentation requirements, visit the Fee Waiver FAQ on the Online Application System at https://a856eeexams.nyc.gov/OLEE/oasys/FAQFeeWaiver.aspx.
You may come to a Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Computer-based Testing & Applications Centers to (1) apply for this examination online and submit a money order payable to DCAS (Exams) or (2) to submit documentation for a fee waiver.

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