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COOS BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT
450 Elrod Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Phone: 541-269-1191
CITY OF COOS BAY
500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
POSITION: Firefighter / Engineer
SALARY: $67,356 - $85,980 per year
Potential for up to an additional 14.75% of base pay for contract incentives
DATE: August 1, 2024
JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Coos Bay is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Firefighter/Engineer. Interested candidates must register as a firefighter candidate through the National Testing Network (NTN). Candidates are required to complete and submit the NTN application, take the Fire Team test, and have a valid Professionally Recognized Physical Ability Test dated no earlier than August 30, 2023. All testing must be completed prior to consideration for the application pool.
The deadline for submitting completed test scores to the National Testing Network is 5:00 p.m., August 30, 2024. Scores received after this deadline will not be considered. The Coos Bay Fire Department will select a limited number of candidates from the list provided by the National Testing Network. Selected candidates will be invited to complete a City of Coos Bay employment application and participate in a competitive selection process.
Lateral Candidates: Lateral candidates with at least two years of full-time paid firefighting experience are exempt from completing the NTN Fire Team test or physical abilities test. Lateral candidates should contact the Coos Bay Fire Department to obtain a City of Coos Bay Fire Department employment application and to verify experience before the close date of August 30, 2024.
The City of Coos Bay is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. For reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 541-269-1181 ext. 3104, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Provides emergency rescue services and emergency medical aid. Performs maintenance duties involving equipment and facilities. Conducts fire prevention inspections and presents fire safety education and prevention programs. Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a shift officer, who assigns work details and reviews the work for conformance with department goals, policies, and rules. Performs routine tasks independently.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of positions in this classification. However, supervision of volunteers, cadets, and other staff members working on special projects may be required.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Responds to fire alarms and emergencies with fire apparatus. Operates apparatus, pumps, and other mechanical equipment. Performs hose lays, ladder operations, salvage, rescue, ventilation, and cleanup operations. Uses specialized firefighting equipment and tools. Works with volunteers.
Maintains fire apparatus, equipment, facilities, and grounds in good repair and readiness, including housekeeping, maintenance, yard work, painting, and cleaning. Conducts inspections and makes minor mechanical repairs as needed. Prepares records concerning division activities, equipment, and materials.
Attends drills/training sessions to continuously update skills and knowledge required for effective work performance. Practices firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance skills. Assists in training volunteers and cadets.
Assists in pre-fire planning, fire inspections, fire prevention, public relations, education, and information activities.
Inspects commercial, industrial, and other buildings and dwellings for fire hazards, the efficiency of fire protective equipment, and compliance with fire prevention regulations. Enforces federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to fire prevention.
Complies with department and division procedures and policies.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Ability to learn and perform various fire suppression and fire prevention, maintenance, and emergency life support techniques and procedures. Ability to remain calm and perform strenuous firefighting tasks under hazardous conditions. Ability to accurately recall street, address, and hydrant locations. Possess and maintain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this classification. Skill in oral and written expression and demonstrated skill in following both oral and written instructions. Ability and interest in working as a team member and living part-time with other firefighters. Willingness to promote a positive public image and maintain good public relations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: An employee in this position must maintain the mental and physical skills necessary to effectively perform firefighting duties, handle hazardous materials, and conduct rescue and emergency medical operations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Possession of the following at the time of application:
High school diploma or equivalent GED certification
Valid Oregon Class C driver's license
Oregon EMT (or higher)
DPSST/NFPA Firefighter I certification
An Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field is desirable. NFPA Firefighter II and NFPA Pumper Operator certification are required within one year of hire.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must reside within 35 road miles of Coos Bay City Hall.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, and phone.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud during certain firefighting or EMT activities.
GUIDELINES: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change based on the employer's needs.
HIRING PROCESS:
August 1, 2024 - August 30, 2024: Written Exam - Scheduled by the candidate at NTN site or online.
September 19, 2024: Candidate Evaluation - Selected Applicants will be notified of the time.
September 20, 2024: Chief's Interview - Selected Applicants will be notified of the time.
October 14, 2024: Anticipated Start Date
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Employees work in a strong team-oriented environment and receive a generous employee benefit package, including vacation accrual (12-22 hours per month based on length of service), time off in lieu of holidays (accruing at 12 hours per full month of service), life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System. The City pays 90% of the medical and dental insurance premium for the employee and their family.
Incentives:
6% Paramedic
2% EMT Intermediate/Advanced
1% Fire Officer I
2% Fire Officer II
1.75% HazMat Technician
5% Bachelor Degree
3% Associates Degree
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Information about the City of Coos Bay and the Bay Area is available at Coos Bay City Hall or the official city website.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 67,356.00 85,980.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,