Firefighter

Clovis, California

Final Filing Dates:
4:30 PM April 21, 2006 for the May 16th and 17th, 2006 Test Dates
4:30 PM May 19, 2006 for the June 2, 2006 Test Date

The Clovis Fire Department delivers excellent service to the community and has been accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Comprising 72 personnel, the department will be adding one fire station and relocating another in 2006 to meet the needs of the expanding community. The Clovis Fire Department takes pride in having the best-trained and most professional fire fighting personnel available. The department continues to develop programs and forums with community members and local business owners to address concerns and target problem areas. This approach has made Clovis one of the safest cities in California.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Testing Requirements Note: These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligibility list.

An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent and possess either a record of training on official letterhead verifying training or a current certification by the State of California in at least one of the following categories by the Final Filing Date:

1. California State Fire Marshal Certified Firefighter I (FF-l) OR;

2. Proof of completion (provide Certified Training Record or Letter) of a training program necessary to obtain a FF-1 certificate OR;

3. Proof of satisfactory current attendance (provide letter from school) in a training program necessary to obtain a FF-1 certificate. The candidate must have their Fire Academy training completed by 08/31/2006.

The position also requires proof of a California Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT) and the completed supplemental questionnaire (pg. 3 on this flyer).

REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED AFTER WRITTEN EXAM:

The CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certificate is required and must be submitted to the personnel office no later than 4:30 PM August 1, 2006. Also, possession of a California Driver's License with a good driving record is required from only those applicants who are selected to begin the background process.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

WRITTEN EXAMINATION -- PASS/FAIL: A job-related written examination will be administered in Clovis on, May 16th and 17th, 2006 and June 2nd, 2006, to test the candidate's knowledge and abilities necessary for success as a Firefighter. The test may consist of a reading comprehension section and a general knowledge section which includes questions in the areas of reasoning ability, mechanical perception, mathematical ability, and ability to understand and comprehend written and oral instructions.

PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST -- PASS/FAIL: Successful completion of the CPAT will be required for the Physical Ability portion of the exam. The CPAT certificate is required and must be submitted to the personnel office no later than 4:30 PM August 1, 2006. If you have already successfully completed the CPAT exam and it was completed after August 1, 2005, please submit the certificate with the application.

Please contact CPAT for test locations and testing dates at www.cffjac.org/jac/cpat/for_candidates/index.cfm. If you have any questions, please contact the Personnel office at 559-324-2725.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be delivered in person to the City of Clovis Personnel Office at 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 324-2725. Applications and the supplemental questionnaire are available on-line at www.ci.clovis.ca.us or at the City of Clovis Personnel Office at 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612; 559/324-2725. A completed, City of Clovis application, supplemental questionnaire, with FF Certificate or training record/letter and EMT 1 must be submitted to the City of Clovis Personnel Office by April 21, 2006 for the May 16th and 17th, test dates and May 19th, 2006 for the June 2nd test date. Only the applications that have the require documentation will be reviewed. If you meet the minimum qualifications you will be scheduled for a written exam. Applicants should not submit a resume or materials other than the application, supplemental questionnaire, FF certificate, or training record/letter and EMT 1. An application checklist is provided on page four of the job announcement located on the City's website. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at time of application. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD214 demonstrating qualifying service is attached to the employment application.

BENEFITS

The City provides a deferred compensation plan; vacation days, increasing on 8th, 15th and 20th service anniversaries; 200 hours of paid holiday time in lieu of holiday time off; sick leave 12 hours per month including an incentive plan; 3%@50 retirement program through CalPERS; excellent health insurance that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and employee assistance program coverage; and City-paid group life insurance of $25,000. The City does not participate in Social Security except as required for Medicare.

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