Engineer/Firefighter
Windsor, California
Windsor Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Engineer/Firefighter
THE DEPARTMENT
Windsor Fire Protection District is a combination department serving 30,000 people in 30 square miles, responding to 1800 calls per year. The District employs a fire chief, battalion chief/fire marshal, three fire captains, three engineer/firefighters, an administrative assistant, and a part-time bookkeeper. A volunteer staff of 30 supports the paid suppression staff.
The District operates two stations: Station 1 is a modern, well-equipped facility, offering many amenities; Station 2 is unstaffed and serves as a volunteer response station. WFPD's fleet consists of two Type-1 and two Type-3 engines, one water tender, a light rescue, and two utility vehicles.
THE TOWN OF WINDSOR
Windsor is in the beautiful Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco, five miles north of Santa Rosa. Primarily a residential community, Windsor is home to a new high school, beautiful parks, an extensive bike and hiking trail system. New buildings with historic facades, housing restaurants and shops, line the downtown streets, surrounding the jewel of Windsor's Town Green, a 412-acre park that is home to farmers markets, concerts, and many other community events. The ocean, the redwoods, and more than 50 wineries are within a short drive.
POSITION DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS
Windsor Fire Protection District engineer/firefighters, under the direct supervision of the engine company captain, respond to all types of emergency calls: structure, vegetation, vehicle, and other fires; medical calls; vehicle accidents; public service assists, etc., and participate in community service and public education events.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the engineer/firefighter position must :
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Be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment |
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Have Firefighter 1 certificate from an accredited college, or equivalent |
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Be enrolled in or have completed Driver/Operator 1A & 1B by hire date |
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Have six months' full-time paid experience or one year as an active volunteer with engineering experience |
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Have current EMT Certificate. |
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Have a current restricted noncommercial Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent |
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Be a nonsmoker |
NOTE: This is not an entry-level position.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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$4,456.21-$5,014.11 (five-step program) |
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12 holiday hours per month; paid in December |
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Vacation-6 shifts after one year; 9 shifts at six years, 11 shifts at ten years, 13 shifts at 16 years |
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Retirement-2 percent at 50; 100 percent paid by WFPD |
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employee and dependents; cost shared with District |
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Incentives-2 percent for bilingual, 2 percent for AS degree, 2 percent for fire officer, 2 percent for hazmat technician |
APPLICATION PROCESS
Windsor Fire Protection District will accept applications from the first 100 qualified candidates. Applications are available at Station 1, 8200 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, or under "Employment at WFPD" at www.windsorfire.net. No applications will be mailed.
A résumé with a cover letter and a current DMV printout must accompany application. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted/considered.
Application closing date: January 28, 2005 at5:00 pm
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will include written and physical agility tests and an oral board. Qualified candidates will be placed on an 6-month list with the anticipation of openings in the near future. The District reserves the right to extend the list at its discretion. Upon acceptance of a job offer, candidate must agree to a background investigation and physical and psychological examinations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WFPD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply.
WFPD is committed to providing a safe, pleasant, and harassment-free work environment.
NOTE: Nothing contained in this announcement constitutes either an express or implied contract, and the information provided is subject to change.
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