Firefighter 1/Paramedic
Firefighter 1/Paramedic
The City of Waterville is accepting applications for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Duties include providing emergency medical care, firefighting, fire/EMS equipment maintenance, preparing reports, training, and other related duties. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED and current Ohio Department of Public Safety certifications for Paramedic and Firefighter I. A copy of the diploma/GED and DPS certifications are required to be submitted at the time of application. The position requires working varied hours, holidays, work in hazardous environments and various weather conditions. A pre-employment physical, drug screening, including vision exam and respiratory questionnaire required. The starting hourly wage is $21.90 per hour.
Qualified applicants must take a competitive civil service exam administered online through a testing center applicable to the National Testing Network at https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/. Applicants must also complete the City of Waterville Physical Ability Test or have a valid NTN Firefighter Mile physical ability test by an approved testing center. Within 12 months of appointment, those persons hired must become certified as an Ohio Firefighter II. City of Waterville applications are available online at http://waterville.org or at the Waterville Municipal Building, 25 N. Second St., Waterville, Ohio 43566; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
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