Experienced Firefighter

Experienced Firefighter who are hired after September 1, 2024 who have had cumulative firefighter service will be placed in the classification range consistent with their total years of service as a firefighter. The step placement will be calculated upon their years of cumulative firefighter service, excluding any time in a part-time or volunteer status. The employee needs to provide the City with proof of the years of service as a firefighter. Upon review and approval by Human Resources and Fire Administration, the firefighter will be placed in the appropriate classification range upon hire. The determination of step placement is not grievable.

Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have no full-time experience may begin employment at Step A of Range 04-117.

Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have two years of professional full-time, paid, experience may begin employment at Step B of Range 04-117.

Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have more than three years of professional full-time, paid, experience may begin employment at Step C of Range 04-117.

Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have more than three years of professional full-time, paid, experience and are JATC certified or equivalent as determined by the Local JATC Subcommittee, may begin employment at Step D of Range 04-117.

Requirements: Age 21, US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or DACA, High School Grad/GED, Valid Washington State driver license, No adult felony convictions, English language proficiency, Vision meeting LEOFF II standards, EMT certified, Firefighter 2 Certification, Minimum one year verifiable experience as volunteer or career firefighter within previous two years, CPAT completion

Salary: $ 6,880.00 – 9,819.00/Monthly (depends on experience)