Firefighter (40-Hr. Shift) Jobs

Pay is dependent upon certifications

If you have certifications, please upload those documents with your resume

• Starting pay for Firefighter I $34,057
• Starting pay for Firefighter II $36,236
• Starting pay for Rookie Firefighter $30,082
• Starting pay for Probationary Firefighter $32,008

The purpose of this position is to perform work that conserves properties, stabilizes incidents, and provides emergency medical assistance. The Firefighter responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment related to the suppression of fires and rescues, provides emergency medical assistance, and provides various services for non-emergency callers. Coordinate business inspections, provide equipment maintenance, and provide specialized training.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Work safely with hazardous materials.
• Provide education to the Public.
• Assist in Wildland firefighting.
• Work to suppress fires.
• Participate in Wildland Search and Rescue.
• Participate in special rescues.
• Respond to medical calls.
• Compose and maintain reports.
• Work to ensure property conservation.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic policies and procedures
• Emergency Medical skills
• Structural Firefighting skills
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Wildland Firefighting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Special Rescue skills
• Good Public relations skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• Related-experience required: 1 year.
• Education may be substituted for experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Some experience preferred, but willing to train entry-level applicants

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations, Swiftwater Rescue Technician I, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Advanced Open Water Diver
• Driver/Operator: Pump Operations I
• Medical: Emergency Medical Technician (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic)
• Medical: CPR/AED, Emergency Medical First Responder
• Driver/Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
• FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System), IS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents), IS-700 (NIMS, An Introduction), and IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter I
• Wildland: S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), S-130 (Wildland Firefighter Training)
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter II, Fire Instructor I
• Hazardous Materials: Hazardous Materials Technician

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: under 1/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: under 1/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain an Oconee County Level 1 Firefighter Clearance.

Vision Requirements: This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Working in high places
• Electrical hazards
• Moving mechanical parts
• Mechanical hazards
• Extreme temperatures
• Outdoor environment
• Gases
• Dust
• Indoor environment
• Burn hazards
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Vibration
• Explosive hazards
• Fumes
• Bio hazardous waste
• Odors
• Chemical hazards
• Noise
• Poor ventilation

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.