Worthington Fire Protection District EMPLOYMENT ...

Worthington Fire Protection District EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST OPPORTUNITY

Description: The Worthington Fire Protection District is a combination department operating three career companies on three 24/48 platoons providing fire and medical first response services to north-eastern Metro Louisville, Kentucky and eastern Oldham County, Kentucky. The department will be accepting applications and testing for an eligibility list to fill open entry level positions for the next 24 months.

Position Title: Firefighter-Emergency Medical Technician (56 hour a week career employees)

Type of Examination: Eligibility List-Competitive Process (NO CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS)

Position Location: Worthington Fire Protection District

Date and Time of Exams: If an applicant is currently IFSAC Firefighter 1 and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certified then they can opt out of the written exam and take an 80 score on the exam. They must state that by letter at the time of application.

Applicants will be notified by letter if they have been accepted to attend the written examination session. If applicant successfully passes the written examination, then they will be invited to compete in the Oral Examination.

Applicants will be notified by mail if they have been accepted to compete in that process.

Written Examination Oral Examination

Friday February 9, 2018 0800 hours TBD

Position Salary: $33,343.00 + $ 4,000.00 State incentive 100% paid family health, dental and vision packages CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan Long term disability insurance EAP program

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Sick time buyback program for full time employees Paid vacation and holiday time Most Uniforms provided

Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 at 1700 hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following are required minimum standards to hold the rank of Firefighter-EMT with the Worthington Fire Department.

At least Eighteen (18) years of age. Must possess high school degree, or its equivalent, as required by KRS 95A.230 Kentucky 400 Hour Firefighter Certification. Successfully maintained Active Status for one year probationary period. Must possess current CPAT card at the time of hire Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire and maintain, a valid driver's

license. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Must meet insurability requirements of district insurance carriers. Must obtain at least 100 hours of fire service training annually. Must maintain Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Must be able to complete and pass districts annual physical exam.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IFSAC Firefighter I, II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations Certification. Kentucky (KBEMS) Licensed Paramedic with all current Certifications (ACLS, PALS)

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of: - Fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in the operation of firefighting tools and equipment. Ability to: - Apply standard firefighting and emergency medical techniques to specific situations. - To follow verbal and written instructions. - Handle stressful situations. - Handle all physical requirements of the job. - Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Establish effective working relationships with members, other agencies and the public.

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- Perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.

- Meet Special Requirements, as listed.

Position Selection Process: Successful completion of a written examination: Oral exam Medical Examination and Drug Screening Background Investigation CPAT (required at time of hiring)

(75% passing score) (Competitive)

Application Process: Application will be available online at or by picking them up at Station One (9514 Featherbell Blvd.) and will be accepted until 5pm on January 31, 2018. Applications must be dropped off in person. Applications will not be mailed or emailed to prospective applicants, and completed applications will not be received by mail or email.

Items to include with application package ? A resume and cover letter ? A copy of High School diploma, or equivalent ? A copy of current Drivers License ? A copy of current KY Paramedic License with copies of all current certifications (if applicable) ? A copy of College Degree (if applicable) ? A copy of all other certifications ? Copies as required in the application package

This is an internal and external posting for creating a hiring list for potential future vacancies.

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