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CITY OF ARTESIA
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted Date: 02/25/08
Posting No: 02-08-003 Closing Date: On Going
PURPOSE: To establish an
eligibility list for any future openings for Firefighter/EMT
PAY SCALE:
$2141 per month uncertified or EMT-B CA16 step min
$2194 per month EMT-I CA17 step min
TESTING: Testing
will be conducted periodically throughout the year.
Additional test information
will be provided to all qualified applicants.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be able to lift and move objects
weighing more than 75 pounds.
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Must be able to obtain a valid New Mexico
Class E license.
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Successfully complete EVOC course within 1
year of hire.
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Must establish primary residence within fifteen
(15) miles of the intersection of 13th and Main, Artesia NM no
later than ninety (90) days after date of hire.
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Two (2) years experience as a volunteer
firefighter, or one (1) year experience as a professional firefighter,
performing fire suppression work preferred.
DUTIES: This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all
positions in the classification.
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Does tour of duty, during an assigned shift
performs a variety of fire suppression activities at the fire scene,
including laying and connecting hose, operating a pumper and directing water
streams, raising and climbing ladders, and utilizing a variety of equipment,
including pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
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Administers first aid, at the Emergency Medical
Technician level, at fires, accidents, and other emergency/rescue scenes.
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Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance,
testing and minor repair tasks necessary to keep the fire station and
related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional.
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Responsible for performing all necessary
testing related to OSHA, ISO, NFPA and other applicable standards.
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Answers phone and operates 2-way radios to
facilitate effective and timely response to emergency calls.
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Employees may be called out in emergency and
non-emergency situations. When contacted, the employee is expected to report
to work unless there are special non-recurring circumstances. Outside
employment or the operation of a business is not considered a special
circumstance.
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Attends
and participates in a variety of training activities to maintain and improve
the level of fire suppression and emergency medical skills and general
physical conditioning.
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Drives and operates fire and emergency response
vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.
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Assist in shift
and volunteer firefighter training programs.
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Other tasks and
duties in related work not outlined as needed for department efficiency.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES,
SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Possessing some or all of the skills and
abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive.
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Knowledge of fire suppression principles,
methods, techniques, and practices.
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Knowledge of purpose/use of various tools,
equipment, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, and medical
assistance operations.
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Knowledge of the street
names and locations in the City of Artesia.
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Ability to maintain a valid EMT-B, CPR and
Defensive Driving Certification.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with other staff and the public.
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Ability to follow complex oral and written
instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
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Ability to respond to calls at any time and
under all weather or hazardous conditions.
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Ability to communicate using standard
telephone and two-way radio equipment.
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Ability to drive fire apparatus weighing
over 20,000 lbs.
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Ability to drive Type III ambulances.
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Ability to maintain, adjust and do minor
repairs as necessary to keep fire apparatus and ambulances in good operating
condition.
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Skill in safely and effectively driving and
operating a full range of fire suppression/emergency response vehicles,
apparatus, and equipment
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
- Apply by completing a City of Artesia Job Application.
Job Posting Applications may be picked up from The NM Department of Labor or
at www.artesianm.com
- Ensure that the application and any additional
documents are delivered to the Department of Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the
closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened according to the above
qualifications. Selection will be recommended by the Interview panel to the
Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the consent of the
governing body.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you are planning
to apply for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for
this job, please notify Human Resources Department at (575) 746-2122 ext. 1014.
The City of Artesia provides the following
benefits for this position:
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Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
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Three (3) miscellaneous leave days per year
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Nine (9) paid holidays
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Term Life Insurance
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City Disability Insurance
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Vision Insurance
- Choice of NM Public Employees Retirement or City of
Artesia Retirement Plan.
THE CITY OF
ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal
Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,
or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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