Full-time Firefighter Position

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Van Buren Township, MI

Van Buren Township

<p><strong>Human Resources instrumentally progresses the Township culturally and competitively to create a modern form of municipal government by developing expert knowledge of HR trends. From four-day work&nbsp;<span class="bx-messenger-ajax bx-messenger-ajax-black" data-entity="date" data-messageid="139446" data-ts="1675951200">weeks</span>&nbsp;(4DWW&rsquo;s) to mitigating unconscious bias in employment decisions and talent practices, we create redefining engagement. Always fostering a diverse representation and inclusive environment within our teams promoting true equality.</strong></p> https://www.vanburen-mi.org/

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Full Time

Overview: <br /><strong>TO APPLY:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>Fill out the Fire Department&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://vanburen-mi.org/docs/fire%20department%20application%20final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">APPLICATION</a></strong>&nbsp;and the Public Safety&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://vanburen-mi.org/docs/Public%20Safety%20Background%20packet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BACKGROUND PACKET</a><br /><br />Job Description - Full-time<br /></strong><strong><br />Salary: $56,779.66 Annually<br /><br />Union Affiliation: MAFF<br /><br />Excellent Benefits Package:<br /><br />- The Blues of Michigan Medical/Dental&nbsp;<br />- Vision<br />- Defined Contribution (12%)<br />- Life Insurance $100,000&nbsp;<br />- Generous Paid Time Off Banks&nbsp;<br />- Education Tuition Assistant Plan<br />- HCSP of $2500 annually (After A Full Year of Service)<br /><br /></strong><br /><br /><br /> <p>There will be testing to establish a new list for full-time firefighters as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Van Buren Township and MAFF. All eligible firefighters interested may apply with a resume to Van Buren Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Any firefighter currently employed by Van Buren Township as of the date of the test is eligible to take said test; however, firefighters on the list&nbsp;<strong>MUST&nbsp;</strong>be off probation before they are considered eligible.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Firefighter GENERAL PURPOSE<br /></strong><br />Protects life and property by supervising and performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.</p> <p><strong>SUPERVISION RECEIVED<br /></strong><br />Works under the general supervision of a lieutenant.</p> <p><strong>SUPERVISION EXERCISED<br /></strong><br />None.</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishing tasks.</li> <li>Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.</li> <li>Participates in fire training, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects.</li> <li>Operates radio and other communication equipment.</li> <li>Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.</li> <li>Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.</li> <li>Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.</li> <li>Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<br /></strong></p> <p><strong>Entry Level:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma or GED equivalent</p> </li> <li> <p>State of Michigan Firefighter I and II</p> </li> <li> <p>Emergency Medical Technician &ndash; Basic</p> </li> <li> <p>Valid CPAT</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment</p> </li> <li> <p>Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver&rsquo;s license without record of suspension or revocation</p> </li> <li> <p>No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be able to read and write the English language</p> </li> </ul> <br /><br /><br /> <p><strong>NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services procedures, techniques, principals and equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations</p> </li> <li> <p>Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to apply standard firefighting and EMS techniques to specific situations;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to 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.</p> </li> </ul> <br /><br /><br /> <div class="page" title="Page 3"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><strong>EQUIPMENT USED<br /></strong><br />Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.</p> <p><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS<br /><br /></strong>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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, 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.</p> <p>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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p> <p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT<br /></strong><br />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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and 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.</p> <p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.</p> <p>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 to the position.</p> <p>The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.<br /><br /></p> <p>The Charter Township of Van Buren is an equal opportunity employer.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Contact:&nbsp;</strong>nsumpter@vanburen-mi.org</p> <p><strong>Deadline for Applying:&nbsp;</strong>Open until filled</p> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><footer> <div class="container"> <div id="footer-top"> <div class="rzContainer text-right">&nbsp;</div> <div class="row">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </footer>