The City of Albemarle is accepting applications for:

Firefighter I.  Performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression and emergency care in the municipal fire department.  Starting salary is $30,964.00 annually.  Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, February 3, 2017.

Minimum Qualifications:

Age 18 or older.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid N.C. Driver’s License.

Must establish residency in Stanly or adjoining county within 90 days of the date of employment.

After receiving a conditional job offer, the successful applicant must pass a substance abuse test.
Special conditions or requirements as part of final selection process:

Pass Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) administered by the fire
Department.

Successfully complete a written exam administered by the fire department.  The exam consists of human relations, mechanical reasoning, reading and math components.

Undergo oral interview by members of the fire department

Undergo oral interview by staff officers of the fire department.

Undergo background investigation.

The chosen applicant will be offered the job contingent upon passing an NFPA 1582 compliant physical examination, which includes substance abuse testing.

Must successfully complete, according to fire department policy, the recruit school chosen by the fire department.  Applicants chosen to attend recruit school will be employed by the City of Albemarle during the recruit school.

Except for interested City employees, all inquiries for the above position must be made to the N.C. Works Career Center, 944 N First Street, Albemarle, NC.  Presently employed City personnel may apply directly to the City Director of Human Resources.  Otherwise, only applicants referred to the N.C. Works Career Center will be considered for employment.   EOE