Join our team as a firefighter in Traverse City! Enjoy a unique 24-hour on-off duty schedule, providing work-life balance. In addition to base wages, benefit from various allowances and stipends including Paramedic License, Physical Fitness Incentive, and Specialty Teams Stipend. Receive comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, holiday pay, and generous vacation leave. The city provides all necessary equipment and uniforms, with additional annual uniform allowance. Plan for your future with retirement pension eligibility after 25 years of service or at age 55 with a minimum of 10 years of service and a 2.0% multiplier. Take advantage of optional benefits including Deferred Compensation and Educational Reimbursement. We offer a supportive work environment with an Employee Assistance Program. Join us and make a meaningful impact in our community. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to serving Traverse City.

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, the employee is responsible for extinguishing fires, responding to emergency calls and performing emergency medical techniques in order to protect and minimize the loss of life and property. The employee assists in the mitigation of critical incidents, and serves as additional safety measure for events held in the City, such as the National Cherry Festival. Assignments are received and carried out with a degree of independence within the established department guidelines. The work involves an element of personal danger, and the employee uses considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of emergency situations and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work.

Starting Base Salary: $51,572.32 Stipends and Allowances

Scheduled raises at 6 months, 12 months, 36 months, and 48 months

Year 2-$55,827.50

Year 3-$57,323.16

Year 4-$59,143.66

Lieutenant $60,905 - $65,210.65

Captain $67,153.98 - $71,904.55

To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet one of the Firefighter II Certification requirements listed below AND one of the EMT Basic or higher licensing requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration for this job posting.

Firefighter II (or equivalent) Certification - 2 Ways to Meet Required Certification

1. Must Possess current Firefighter II or equivalent certification at time of application.

2. Candidates who are registered and attending a recognized Fire Program and/or Fire Academy that will result in Firefighter II Certification upon completion are eligible to apply.

a. Candidates must be within 90 days of program completion to be considered

EMT-B or higher License - 3 Ways to Meet Licensing Requirement

1. Possess current State of MI EMT-B or higher Licensing or equivalent at time of application.

2. Completed recognized EMT Basic of Paramedic Program and eligible to take licensing exam within 90 days of date of application.

3. Currently enrolled and attending a recognized EMT Basic or Paramedic program with successful completion of licensing exam within 90 days of date of application.

Applicants who meet one of the criteria outlined for the Firefighter II Certification and one of the criteria outlined for the EMT-B or higher licensing requirements will be considered for Department Testing.

Visit the Job Posting on the jobs website https://www.traversecitymi.gov/jobs/ for more information on the position.

TO BE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND COPIES OF FIREFIGHTER I AND II CERTIFICATION

Please submit to the City of Traverse City, Human Resources Office, 400 Boardman Avenue, 2nd Floor, Traverse City, MI 49684 or via email to job@traversecitymi.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,572.32 - $71,904.55 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Traverse City, MI 49684: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person