Firefighter
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:Starting Pay $44,000/yr- $52,000/yr
- Posted Date:09/11/2024
The Firefighter will report to the Shift Officer and or through the Chain of Command to the Fire Chief. This position performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, rescues, emergency medical services, hazardous, materials response, and emergency management delivery. Serves as the principal hands-on labor in providing fire department emergency and non-emergency services to the city.
- 24 Hours On Shift
- 48 Hours Off Shift
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Georgia Non-Commercial Driver's License (Class F) and able to maintain a good driving record
- Must be able to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association, and the Georgia Fire-fighter Standards and Training Council
- NPQ Firefighter 1 certification
- NPQ FF2 within six (6) months of hire
- EMT certification within twelve (12) months of hire
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- High School Diploma
- Must meet the requirements of applicable Georgia Laws for holding the position for a firefighter
- Must meet all fitness requirements of the fire department
- No felony convictions
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must meet department's psychological and background requirements
- Must be able to pass a credit check
- Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays are required
Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package.
City Health Insurance Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance- Cigna H.S.A
- Dental-CIGNA
- Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
- Vision-CIGNA
- Short Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Long Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Basic Life- AFLAC- 2.5 Times Base Annual Income City Paid
- Dependent Life- AFLAC- $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child City Paid
- Voluntary Life-AFLAC
- Group Accident-AFLAC
- Group Critical Illness-AFLAC
- Wellness Rewards Program-Medical Participant
City Benefits:
- Donating Sick Leave
- Education Assistance Program
- EAP Program
Retirement:
- 457 (b) and 401(a) Retirement Plan with Nationwide Insurance
Paid Time Off:
- 9 Paid Annual Holidays
- 96 Hours of annual vacation leave
- 72 Hours of annual sick leave
Public Safety Education Incentive Program:
- Associate's Degree- $120 per pay period ($3,120 annual max)
- Bachelor's Degree- $180 per pay period (4, 680 annual max)
Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund:
Paid Time Off:
- 9 Paid Annual Holidays
- 144 Hours of annual vacation leave
- 96 Hours of annual sick leave
The City of Winder is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Winder prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all aspects of the relationship between the City of Winder and its employees, including:
- Recruitment
- Employment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Training
- Working conditions
- Wages and salary administration
- Employee benefits and application of policies
All offers of employment at City of Winder are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary. Employment with the City of Winder is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or the City of Winder, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Employment with the City of Winder does not constitute a contract of employment, express, or implied.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employers must provide job applicants with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process when requested. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications to schedules, workstations, devices, or other aspects of work that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
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