NOTE: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and Paid-on-Cal Firefighter and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Education and Experience:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Training opportunities available to obtain desired certifications for incumbents who have met the minimum certificate, license, and registration requirements.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating guidelines. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before patients, crews and groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Internal Communications:
Regular contacts within the department and with other departments as needed. Must be able to read and write formal communications with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
External Communications:
Regular contacts with third parties, outside representatives, community groups, and mutual aid partnerships as needed.
Use of Equipment and/or Computers:
Regular use of technology and equipment for job-related functions will be required including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, operation of various department vehicles including fire apparatus.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff. Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, using a high level of professionalism and critical thinking.
Physical Demands:
Standing in work areas, walking between work areas, and driving to various locations will be required. There will be a regular expectation to pull, push, reach, walk, stand, sit, crawl, kneel, bend and have the use of hands and fingers, use of both eyes for sight, including ability to distinguish color and distance, hearing, extensive use of arms and legs to climb on top of, under, in and around equipment and facilities; work in proximity and use of computer screens; verbally communicating, and moving objects. The Paid-on-Call Firefighter must be able to physically move, lift, carry and manipulate up to 100 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Paid-on-Call Firefighter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations, absent undue hardship to the department.
Annually, the incumbent will be required to meet physical fitness requirements, not limited to:
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the Paid-on-Call Firefighter frequently works in and outside of various locations and weather conditions within the community. The noise level in the work environment is loud. Essential functions require maintaining condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. The Paid-on-Call Firefighter will work at all Williston Fire Department facilities and is expected to keep work areas clean, safe, and functional.
Any materials, files, documents, electronic tools, or other items collected or created by an employee in connection with their employment remain the property of the City. Additionally, all material created, transmitted/sent, received, deleted, downloaded, or stored using electronic tools are and remain the property of the City. Employees have no expectation of privacy when using City property.
The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
The City of Williston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the City will provide a conditional job offer, check your references, and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; or, other background reviews are required, the City generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
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