Firefighter

Positions available with the Fire Department
Salary Range: $24.75.hour; 40 Hour Shift
Normal Work Days/Hours: Varies
Application Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Please Note: You must provide a valid email address, as several steps in the process will be communicated via email.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Kansas City Firefighter:

• Engage in skilled firefighting work, including fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishment.
• Respond to emergency calls and operate departmental equipment.
• Participate in training and activities related to firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care.
• Learn and operate firefighting apparatus and perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may involve strenuous exertion in challenging environments (e.g., smoke, fire, heat).
• Execute routine duties related to custodial care and minor maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus, and equipment. - Perform routine custodial maintenance of quarters.
• Work primarily follows explicit instructions and well-defined procedures but requires initiative and a thorough understanding of firefighting and prevention principles.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school diploma or GED/HiSET from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.. Ability to meet such medical and physical standards as may be required at time of appointment. Must be at least 18 years of age by the application deadline of November 15, 2024. No person shall be appointed if such person is more than 30 years and 0 months of age on the last date that applications are accepted by the Human Resource Department, November 15, 2024. In computing the age of a person, the total length of the time that the person has previously served as a member of the Kansas City Fire Department may be deducted from the person's actual age. This shall not apply to a person over 45 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of application and within 9 months of employment must possess and maintain a valid state of Missouri driver's license. Must take and pass state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) examination along with obtaining a Kansas City defibrillator license issued by the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to graduate from the fire academy and maintain the currency of both licenses.

Residency Requirements:
Non-residents must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, Mo., within nine months of hire.
If you live in an area shared by various, cities, counties and townships and would like to verify your residence is within the city limits of Kansas City, MO you can click here: http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/parcelviewer/

Accommodations:
The City of KCMO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, please call 816-513-1908 or email accommodations@kcmo.org.

Veterans' Preference:
To claim veterans' preference, attach a copy of your DD-214 or DD-215. You must have served 180 days of regular active-duty service or 90 days during wartime and be discharged under honorable conditions.

Benefits offered:

• Several medical insurance plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Accidental and critical illness insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• FSA and/or HSA accounts
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust pension plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• Paid fire training and academy
• Paid EMT certifications

Disqualifiers for Employment:
For a comprehensive overview of the disqualifiers related to public safety-sensitive positions, including the Firefighter role, please visit the detailed guidelines provided here: Public Safety Disqualifiers. This resource will help you understand the specific criteria and ensure you are fully informed about the qualifications for employment.

Firefighter Testing Details:

• Firefighter testing will take place during the first week of December 2024, with multiple test dates and times available.
• Information on how to sign up for the test and request study materials will be emailed to eligible candidates.
• The test will be administered electronically.

To take the test, you will need a desktop or laptop PC running Windows 8.1 (or later) OR macOS 10.13 (or later). You will take the examination on your PC via Safe Exam Browser mobile smartphone or tablet. If using a mobile device or tablet your mobile device will be used to connect to videoconferencing software so that IOS can monitor you while you take the examination.
AND
Your mobile device must meet one of the following requirements:

• iPhone 5 or later running iOS11 - iOS 13,
• iPad 3rd gen or later running iOS11 - iOS 13,
• Android device running Android OS 5 (Lollipop) - Android 10
• A 3G or Wi-Fi connection. Your mobile device and PC must be connected to the internet during the entire test. If you lose your internet connection at any time, you will be locked out of the examination.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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