The Springfield Civil Service Commission announces an OPEN-COMPETITIVE examination for the position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC with the City of Springfield. Application materials may be downloaded at www.springfieldohio.gov (Employment).
APPLICATION PERIOD: November 19 – December 7, 2018 *By 5:00 PM
*We do not accept faxed/emailed applications
*Mailed applications must be postmarked by due date to be considered
PLACE OF FILING APPLICATION: City Hall, Personnel Department - 3rd Floor
76 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45502
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM INFORMATION: Saturday, December 15,2018 *TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Clark State LRC Building Community Rooms 207 & 209
570 E Leffel Lane, Springfield OH 45505
EXAMINATION CUT-OFF SCORE: 70%
ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $ 47,350 - $ 61,782 *Including excellent benefits
ELEMENTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Written Examination *All Applicants will receive an email notifying them of their test time
Physical Agility Test *Fire Station #1 (Applicants that pass written exam) Polygraph Examination
Extensive Background Investigation Full Panel Oral Interview Psychological Assessment
Drug Screening
*Complete Medical Examination (Administered only w/ a conditional offer of employment)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: At least 18 years of age at time of appointment EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent PHYSICAL: Eyesight: 20/20 corrected
Weight: In proportion to height
•MUST possess the overall ability to sufficiently perform all of the essential functions of the position.
NATURE AND REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
This position is responsible for the performance of specialized duties in the saving of life and the fighting and prevention of fires. Work involves a variety of duties including firefighting, paramedic work, and property and equipment maintenance on an assigned shift.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS:
The ability to work with a substantial element of personal risk; the ability to work in hazardous conditions of smoke, heat, cramped spaces, and heights; the ability to do paramedic work which includes the ability to withstand accident situations and maintain stability of performance; the ability to exercise sound judgment; and the ability to write complete and accurate reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
RESIDENCY: Must reside in Clark County or any county directly adjacent to Clark County within 60 days of the completion of recruit training.
LICENSE: Must hold a valid unrestricted Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
PARAMEDIC Must hold Paramedic Certification issued by the State of Ohio within three years CERTIFICATION: of appointment.
FIRE Must complete 42 months of apprenticeship training to become a Journeyman
APPRENTICESHIP Firefighter/Paramedic
PROGRAM:
MILITARY CREDIT: Military service credit may be granted to Ohio Residents who have been honorably discharged from military service. A copy of the Honorable Discharge or DD-214 specifying HONORABLE DISCHARGE must be submitted with the application. An additional percentage of a passing score will be credited to individuals who achieve the minimum cut-off score.
Natalie Payton
11/19/2018 Personnel Analyst
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