Position Detail:

Massillon Fire Department
233 South Erie
Massillon, OH 44646

Stark County

330-833-4053
330-833-1443 - fax
www.massillonohio.com/

Hiring Information:


Position: Firefighter/Paramedic
Last Filing Date:  September 7, 2022
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

The Massillon Civil Service Commission will conduct a competitive Examination for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Massillon and Massillon Fire
Department on September 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM LOCATION: To Be Determined ? will be sent you once applied

APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS Please complete an online application at; https://massillonohio.gov/jobs/firefighter-paramedic-job-application/
*** Once you apply to the position using the above link, you will receive more information via email
DUTIES

Firefighter/Paramedics perform fire suppression and emergency medical assistance duties and other safety related duties as required by the Fire Chief. An employee is responsible for performing at fires, medical, and other emergencies to protect and preserve life and property through the use of a wide variety of skilled manual, mechanical, and basic and advanced life support techniques. Participates in required and on-going training, discussions, and demonstrations. Reads, studies, and comprehends firefighting training materials; keeps up to date on pertinent firefighting and emergency medical information. Studies and comprehends maps and diagrams. Works 24-hour shifts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
? Be at least eighteen (18) years of age but not yet forty (40) years of age by hire
? Possess a valid driver?s license
? High school graduate or has earned a General Education Development (GED)
? Eligible to work in the USA
? Possess a Firefighter II Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety OR Currently be ENROLLED
? Possess a Paramedic Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety OR Currently be ENROLLED
? Must possess a Certificate of Completion of the Firefighter Physical Assessment Test from an accredited post-secondary institution within 6 months of exam
o Those who do not possess this certificate can sit for the examination, but MUST complete the physical agility assessment and pass by the time of interviews ? next testings are;
▪ TRI-C: September 18, 2022 (Please contact them directly)
▪ Stark State: September 18, 2022 (Please contact them directly)
Candidate must meet current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) medical standards, which include vision and hearing requirements. Candidate must have the ability to safely perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidate must meet established physical agility standards.

PAY and BENEFITS including LATERAL TRANSFERS
Hires will be eligible for our rich benefit plan. This plan includes: Medical, Dental and Vision and Life Insurance, Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP&F), Recreation Center, Employee Assistance Program, Deferred Compensation, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Days, Personal Days, Uniform Allowance, Education Stipend, 48-Hour Workweeks and overtime opportunities.
$58,030 - $66,839 /year without overtime

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION
BONUS CREDIT AND STANDARDS
- The written examination will consist of multiple-choice questions in the subject areas of reading ability, mathematical reasoning, map reading, writing ability and personal characteristics.
All applicants attaining a minimum passing score of seventy percent (70%) on the written examination will be placed on an eligibility list ranked according to total score.
- Military: An additional credit of twenty percent (20%) for those that have completed One hundred eighty days (180) of active duty service.
- An additional credit of fifteen percent (15%) for those that have completed Initial entry- level training, or a retired member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard.
Degree: An additional credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the total grade scored on the written examination shall be given to applicants whom have earned a Bachelor Degree in like field.


An additional credit of ten percent (10%) of the total grade scored on the written examination shall be given to applicants whom have earned an Associate?s Degree in like field.
**Twenty percent (20%) is the maximum total bonus credit available. Bonus credit will only be awarded if a minimum acceptable score of seventy percent (70%) is achieved on the written examination.
ADDITIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Applicants who pass the written examination become eligible for an oral interview and psychological evaluation based on civil service rules and guidelines. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination, drug screen and background check
APPOINTMENTS AND PROBATIONARY PERIODS
Applicants must be appointed before their fortieth (40th) birthday. All appointments shall be for a probation period of one year. No appointment is final until the appointee has satisfactorily served the probationary period. If the service of the probationary employee is unsatisfactory, the employee may be removed or reduced at any time during the probationary period. Accepted Lateral Transfers shall serve no less than 180 days of probation.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Candidates requiring special accommodations during the examination must be conveyed to the Director of Civil Service at the time of application. Failure to inform may result in the Commissions inability to accommodate the disability or accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Massillon celebrates its differences and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
Starting Salary:  $58,030 - $66,839
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   Civil Service Commission Office
Government Annex
151 Lincoln Way
East Massillon, OH 44646

civer@massillonohio.gov
massillonohio.gov

Additional Department Details:

Annual Budget: N/A
Population Served: N/A
Number of Firefighters: N/A
 

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