Coventry Fire District - Firefighter
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Direct Hire
A Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is an appointing (hiring) authority that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) can give to Federal agencies for filling vacancies when a critical hiring need or severe shortage of candidates exists. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Police Officers under Direct Hire Authority for Shortage Category/Critical Need to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Job Prerequisites
- Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Physical Exam
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Job Announcement
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
FIREFIGHTER
FireFighter/EMT Cardiac/Paramedic (42 hour work week)
Schedule - 24 Hours on duty - 24 Hours off duty - 24 Hours on duty - 5 days off
Firefighter/EMT Cardiac $63,080 - $65,080 (Annually)
Firefighter/Paramedic $64,120 - $66,120 (Annually)
Perform skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in rendering medical assistance at medical and other emergency scenes; and in operating and maintaining Fire Department equipment, apparatus, and work environment.
Application Period: Monday, April 8, 2024 through Sunday, June 30, 2024
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- Must be at least 18 years of age by Monday, April 8, 2024
- Must possess and furnish a copy of valid driver’s license.
- Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Successful completion of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Physical Performance Assessment within the last 12 calendar months.
- EMT - Basic to apply, Must be a licensed Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician CARDIAC or Paramedic Certification at time of job offer.
- Paramedic Preferred (worth 2 points on exam)
- NFPA 1001 level 1 and level 2 Preferred (worth 2 points on exam score for both)
Successful completion of RI Fire Chiefs Written Exam within 12 calendar months of appointment.
-Ladder climb test
*Coventry Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants*
The Coventry Fire District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
ADA/EEO/AA EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to clerk@coventryfdri.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.