CITY OF DOTHAN Personnel Department 126 North Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 http://www.dothan.org

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Firefighter (Uncertified)

SALARY $43,097.60 - $68,952.00 Annually

CLOSING DATE:7/31/2024

This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care, and perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), in the state of Alabama, within the past six (6) months. NOTE: Must submit a valid Alabama Fire College Form (AFC Form 031); and

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Prefer: Current Certification as: Alabama Firefighter I and II

NOTE: Certified Alabama Firefighters do not have to take the CPAT or written exam.

Prefer: Current National Registration as: Paramedic Advanced - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

During the probationary period the Firefighter must: Successfully complete the 360-hour Fire Fighter I/II Certification School. Complete and pass the Emergency Medical Technician Basic course. Possess or obtain a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician License. Complete required Hazardous Materials Training.

Condition of Employment/Promotion/Transfer: The City of Dothan will administer a polygraph examination to anyone hired/promoted/demoted/transferred into the Fire Department. The examination, which will be administered by the Dothan Police Department, will be a question and answer test that covers areas of your background, including but not limited to completeness of your employment application, correctness of application, your involvement in criminal activity, such as thefts and domestic violence, drug and alcohol usage and participation in the distribution of illegal and legal prescription medications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record (PBA 09/10/01).

In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/ promotion/demotion/transfer.

An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).

Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION: Written examination for the position of Firefighter (Uncertified) is scheduled forAugust 13, 2024.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the written exam. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.

The content areas of the written examination, for the position of Firefighter Cadet, include the following: Reading Comprehension Mechanical Reasoning Mathematical Ability Oral Communication Written Communication

You will be allowed two (2) hours for completion of the examination. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination.

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e , FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan's website at http://www.dothan.org and click the employment link.