Full-time FF/EMT/Maintenance Position

FIREFIGHTER/EMT/MAINTENANCE

STAYTON FIRE DISTRICT

Stayton Fire District is seeking to fill a full-time (40 HOUR A WEEK) career position of Firefighter/EMT/Maintenance. The Stayton Fire District operates 4 fire stations within its 107 square mile district and serves a population of 12,653. The district provides fire protection, rescue, Quick Response EMS and responds to over 1400 calls yearly.

A Firefighter/EMT/Maintenance performs firefighting, EMS, and fire prevention duties that require independent judgment while operating equipment at emergency scenes, extinguishing fires, and saving lives and property. This position also performs facility maintenance, assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance, and a variety of other related assignments.

WAGE: $44,858 - $61,097 annually

PERS retirement plan with the district picking up the 6% IAP contribution; health, vision, dental insurance provided with some employee participation, VEBA, vacation, sick leave and life insurance. Employee deduction deferred comp plan available.

The purpose of this recruitment is to fill (1) one Firefighter/EMT/Maintenance position that will work a flexible 40-hour week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent GED certificate

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

• Must be an Oregon EMT-Basic or have the ability to obtain Oregon certification within 1 year.

• Must be certified as NFPA Firefighter I

• Must be certified Wildland Firefighter Type II

• Must have NFPA Apparatus Equipped with a Fire Pump, or ability to obtain DPSST certification within 6 months.

• Must have NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at time of appointment (or obtain in 60 days) and be insurable.

• Must be able to perform mental and physical tasks pursuant to the essential functions of the position.

• Must have a minimum one (1) year of experience in fire suppression.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing projects

• Basic vehicle mechanics

• Mechanical aptitude

• Skills and experience with facility repairs, maintenance and operations

MEDICAL – PHYSICAL CONDITION

Appointees must undergo a physical examination by a medical professional selected by the employer and a pass-fail physical agility test. The medical examinations will include drug testing. Any of the following may be cause for the discontinuation of employment: 1) results of the medical examination that identify positive results in drug testing or disclose a physical condition which will prevent the appointee from functioning as a Firefighter/EMT and 2) failure to successfully complete the physical agility test.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Residency will not be a general condition of employment in this position with the district; however, employees are encouraged to live within the district.

TRIAL SERVICE PERIOD

New employees shall serve a trial service period of one (1) year commencing with their first day of employment. During this period the district and employee shall confirm the employment decision and determine if further employment with the district is appropriate.

“AT WILL” POSITON

An employee in this position will understand that employment and compensation can be terminated at any time.

FSLA Position

An employee in this position is not allowed to be a volunteer. FSLA rules state that an employee may not volunteer back to their employing agency to do the same job for which he/she receives a salary. However, that does not prohibit an employee to provide assistance in other ways, such as support functions.

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, submit an application to the address below. Applications without supplemental questionnaire will not be considered. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, April 12, 2024. Finalists will be selected from the group of qualified applicants. Interviews and/or conversations with personal references and others may be used to assist in the selection of finalists. Those selected will be invited to participate in the employment process described separately. Qualified Stayton Fire District volunteers and qualified veterans will receive extra points.

HOW TO GET AN APPLICATION OR OBTAIN INFORMATION

Applications may be obtained on our website at www.staytonfire.org or in person at 1988 W. Ida St., Stayton, OR.

Call (503) 769-2601 for information. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Return application and supplemental questionnaire in person or by mail to:

Stayton Fire District, 1988 W. Ida Street, Stayton, OR 97383.

Stayton Fire District reserves the right to waive minimum requirements.

Firefighter/EMT/Maintenance Hiring Timeline

March 19 – June 3, 2024 Hiring Process for Firefighter/EMT/Maintenance Position

March 19, 2024 Application Period for Firefighter Positions Open.

April 12, 2024 Application closes at 5 PM on April 12, 2024

April 15 - 17, 2024 Application Scoring and Candidate Notification

April 22 - 26, 2024 Candidate Panel Interview and assessment for 6 to 8 candidates

May 6 - 10, 2024 Chief Interview with top 3 Candidates

May 15, 2024 Conditional Job Offer

May 20 – 24, 2024 Schedule Medical Physical, Physical Agility Course and

background check, drug screen, DMV record checks

June 3, 2024 Start date Monday, June 3, 2024

General Statement of Duties:

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, is responsible for assisting on emergency calls, general maintenance of facilities, equipment, assist with apparatus maintenance as needed. Assist and/or coordinate special district projects as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Fire Chief who will assure tasks are completed and who reviews performance for conformity with district rules, procedures, and polices.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision is not a routine function of this position.

Essential Job Functions: Includes but not limited to the following…

1. Responds to emergency alarms including, fires, MVA, EMS, and other calls for assistance during normal work schedule Monday through Friday and as needed for call back.

2. Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies with fire company apparatus. Performs hose lays, ladder, salvage, rescue, ventilation and overhaul operations. Uses specialized firefighting equipment and tools as circumstances warrant.

3. Responds to emergency medical and rescue alarms with rescue or medical apparatus. Performs rescue and patient care functions. May function as a senior medical responder and direct others during patient care activities.

4. Practices firefighting, EMS, rescue, and apparatus operations skills during regularly scheduled drills.

5. Prepares records, reports and other documentation to accurately record fire department activities including; patient care charts, fire and incident reports, log books, supplemental narratives, training records and other reports.

6. Assist in maintaining emergency apparatus in a state of readiness, making daily, weekly and monthly inspections of the apparatus and equipment and makes minor mechanical repairs as needed.

7. Assists in maintaining fire station equipment, facilities and grounds including painting, mopping, cleaning and general grounds work.

8. Assists with training and maintaining of the training facility buildings and grounds.

9. Performs mapping and emergency planning activities; assists in pre-fire planning, station tours, public presentations, public relations and Fire Prevention and Public Education activities.

10. Attend conferences, specialized schools, seminars and other training functions to keep abreast of new developments in firefighting, EMS skills, and fire service information management, public safety and prevention, and training as the Fire Chief may direct or authorize.

11. Performs special projects or programs as assigned, which may include project management functions.

12. Member of the district Safety Committee.

13. May provide support to volunteer functions during regular working hours.

14. Keeps work area clean and orderly.

15. Conducts all dealings with the public in a manner to reflect credit on the district.

16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.

Communications:

A person in this position must exhibit positive, effective internal and external communication skills. Relationships outside the organization include those agencies that mutual or automatic aid, fire department staff, and other service providers during alarms, vendors, training sessions, incident critiques and other technical discussions.

Working Conditions:

Adverse conditions or unusual expectations required as part of the job include driving emergency vehicles in inclement weather and under emergency conditions, unusual physical exertion, such as lifting, climbing, bending, and crawling, as well as exposure to intense heat and toxic environments.

This position may be exposed to a wide variety of physical risk during the work day including; hazardous, flammable, explosive or toxic materials due to spills or other circumstances; collapsing building; extreme temperatures; exposure to all weather conditions; water risks while engaged in rescue operations; risks from operating at heights while involved in structure fires or rescue operations, including high-angle rope rescue operations; and the diseases and illnesses of EMS clients. The frequency of exposure is dependent on the number and type of calls responded to.

This position will be assigned an adjusted 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with a 3-hour training session each week.

Essentials:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Must have the ability to work a regular schedule established for the position

Ability to respond to emergency medical/hazardous material/rescue calls

Ability to understand and follow sometimes complex/technical written and oral communications

Ability to solve problems, make quick decisions and sometimes use innovative methods and approaches to situations

Ability to maintain sufficient physical exertion and exposure to intense heat or toxic environments

Ability to independently prioritize, schedule and document activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,858.00 - $61,097.00 per year

Work Location: In person