Firefighter (Part-Time)

Description

This position is open until filled.
The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.
The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Fire Engineer serves as a part time Firefighter and/or Fire Engineer with Vance County Fire Department working at the main station and/or sub-station as assigned. The employee provides response to fires and EMS calls operating all necessary fire and first responder equipment for suppression and EMS related incidents. This position is responsible for daily assignments, apparatus, building and equipment maintenance, fire prevention, pre—incident planning, training, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to alarms and participates in incidence response including firefighting operations, driving and operation of fire apparatus including pumpers, aerial apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; insures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response.
• Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the preparation fire reports; participates in special projects as required.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Participates in fire prevention and public education programming, and pre-incident surveys.
• Participates in mechanical maintenance and repair of apparatus and other equipment.
• Performs special assignments or projects requiring the leadership or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, radio equipment maintenance and repair; building maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc.
• Participates in preparation and maintenance of records and incident reports.
• Acts in the absence of the Captain to lead the shift at an assigned station.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Fire Engineer:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related experience as a firefighter, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Firefighter:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience as a firefighter, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Fire Engineer:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B or Virginia CDL driver’s license.
• Possession of North Carolina Firefighter Level I / II certification.
• Possession of North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I certification.
• Possession of North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver.
• Possession of North Carolina Driver / Operator Pumps certification; possession of Aerial Operator certification is preferred.
• Possession of North Carolina Medical Responder or EMT-Basic certification.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of NC Firefighter I certification.
• Possession of North Carolina Emergency Medical Responder.
• Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 course completion.
• Possession of NC Hazardous Materials Level I certification.

• Possession of North Carolina Firefighter Level I / II certification (Minimum NFPA 1403 classes completed; no exceptions).
• Possession of North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I certification.
• Possession of North Carolina Medical Responder or EMT-Basic certification (No Exceptions).
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Firefighter Level I / II within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Must be at least twenty one (21) years of age at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal and driving record check.
• Must be able to work long hours and shift work.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal and driving record check.
• Must be able to work long hours and shift work.

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and apparatus used by the department including pumpers and aerial apparatus.
• Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service calls.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and education programming, and pre-incident planning.
• Knowledge of service area streets and layout.
• Knowledge of leadership and supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate all department equipment and apparatus.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of work, particularly in operating apparatus during fire response.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is heavy work which requires work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have the visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety precautions; work demands considerable heavy effort that is intense in nature. The employee is subject to hazards in fire services work including working in both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, hazardous fumes, dusts, odors, mists, and gases and working in close quarters. Work may expose the employee to human blood or body fluids and thus the job is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.

Please Note:
If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.

Vance County is an Equal Opportunity Employer