Anybody need a job and not a career? Message me if you want the REAL scoop. The department has opened the application process for firefighters until 11-25-2013. All applicants that were not selected for these two classes are still available for consideration for a possible third class if needed. After accepting applications we will schedule a second round of testing for the new applicants. FIREFIGHTER (PROBATIONARY) Term: Regular Full-Time Pay: $29,592/ANNUAL POSITION CLOSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. Nature of Work: This is skilled fire fighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires to protect life and property. Incumbents are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such conditions as fire, heat, smoke and cramped surrounds. Although fire fighting and emergency rescue work are the most responsible and difficult areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent performing drills and studying methods, techniques and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work also involves routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, buildings and quarters.Note: Those Firefighter applicants who are not Certified Firefighters and/or who do not have previous firefighting experience may be considered as a FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must:1) be eighteen (18) years or older as of date of application; 2) have a high school diploma; or, a state GED certificate; or a college diploma; 3)possess (and maintain) a valid Class D Drivers License; and, have an acceptable driving record. Special Requirements: PRE-REQUISITES: You must: 1) Complete a City of Columbia Firefighters Application Packet in its entirety (NO resume will be accepted without a completed City of Columbia Employment Application); 2) Submit all required documents; 3) Have a clean criminal record; 4) Be of good character and be temperate in habits; and, 5) Have a good employment history.If you have had over four (4) previous jobs, you must complete the Previous Employment Continuation page contained in the Firefighters Application Packet. Note: NOTE: A complete background investigation for criminal convictions and driver license violation records will be conducted through local, state and national criminal record agencies. The City of Columbia Fire Department WILL NOT consider applicants for Firefighter positions who have: 1) a felony conviction in a criminal court (except minor traffic offenses); 2) a record of driving under intoxication (DUI) or driving under suspension (DUS); or, any driving suspension within the past seven (7) years REQUEST A FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PACKET. Ask the receptionist for the Firefighter Application Packet or send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 803-545-3010. Be sure and provide your name and COMPLETE mailing address. Thanks, Jamie Helms, Assistant Chief Fire Department 1800 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-545-3704 Cell: 803-429-5551 Fax: 803-733-8311 ColumbiaSC.net Confidential and Privileged: Unless otherwise indicated or obvious from the nature of the communication, the information contained herein may be privileged and confidential information/work product. The communication is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this transmittal is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error or are not sure whether it is privileged, please immediately notify me by return email and destroy any copies, electronic, paper or otherwise, which you may have of this communication.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:32:00 +0000