City of Flint - Job Postings

**TWO-YEAR GRANT FUNDED POSITION**

ANNOUNCEMENT OF
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
	WITH THE
Department of Human Resources and Labor Relations	CITY OF FLINT
Municipal Center
1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9
Flint, MI 48502	"An Equal Opportunity Employer"


The Department of Human Resources is recruiting for the position of:

FIREFIGHTER/EMT TRAINEE
(Level 12 - Fire)

Note:

SALARY:	1st 6 Months	2nd 6 Months	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
ANNUAL:	24184.74	24934.29	25678.59	30076.30	33019.45
HOURLY:	9.228	9.514	9.798	11.476	12.599

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Trainee will undergo a systematic, progressively complex on-the-job training program performing those functions related to the extinguishment of fire and the emergency medical service and rescue practices not directly involved with hazardous areas and problems. Trainees must be able to obtain and maintain a Michigan Department Public Health Emergency Medical Technician License within one (1) year of appointment. Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Trainee progresses to rank of Firefighter based on successful completion of on-the-job performance & subject to manpower requirements in the Firefighting Division. Works 40 hours per week during training and upon completion of training will work 50.4 hours per week.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.	Education equivalent to completion of high school.
2.	18 years of age (Individuals can apply who are within six months of the minimum age on the date of the examination).
3.	Individuals who are under 18 and apply for the position may compete in the examination but may not be appointed to a position in the classified service prior to the attainment of the minimum age.
4.	Must pass written & physical aptitude tests designed as to elicit information regarding qualification as to ability to perform duties of Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Trainee & Firefighter.
5.	Must be able to pass medical examination.
6.	Must be able and willing to work effectively with fellow employees, supervisory and administrative employees, and the general public.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be accepted now through 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Department of Human Resources & Labor Relations, City of Flint Municipal Center, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9, Flint, Michigan 48502. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. Applications may be printed from the City of Flint website, or obtained from the Human Resources and Labor Relations Office. **NOTE: Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. **A STUDY GUIDE WILL BE PROVIDED UPON SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.	Hearing must be normal in each ear without a hearing aid.
2.	Vision must be 20/40 correctable to 20/20 with glasses.
3.	Normal color vision.
4.	Must have normal depth perception.
5.	Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License at time of appointment.
6.	Personal record such as to withstand rigid criminal investigation and character evaluation.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants will be notified of the date and time of the examination as soon as practical following the application deadline.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

To be announced.

DATED: 6/27/2012

Young,Kimberly

GENERAL

Flint is a dynamic city of over 120,000 population with unsurpassed educational facilities. A junior college and a branch of the University of Michigan are centrally located in the city. The city is undergoing dramatic physical change, with downtown development projects, and urban renewal projects. Flint is nationally known for its college and cultural center and internationally known for its Mott program of community education and recreation. Graduate work may be attained at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, or Central Michigan University, each within an hour’s driving time from Flint. Michigan’s outstanding expressway system also places Flint within easy driving distance of the state’s many fine summer and winter recreation areas. Flint also has an international airport with scheduled passenger service.

The City of Flint employs approximately 1000 full and part-time employees under the civil service system. The many different departments provide such community services as police and fire protection, parks, golf and recreational facilities, street and sewer construction and maintenance, sanitation water supply, water pollution control, community development and many others.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Flint provides a full range of fringe benefits based on bargaining units and exempt status. Among the benefits are vacations and sick days, generous health and dental plans for employees and eligible dependents, holidays, life insurance and defined contribution or defined benefit retirement system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS

Applications must be filled out completely and must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.

RESUMES

Applicants are encouraged to attach resumes to their completed application forms if they so desire, but a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Applicants are responsible for promptly notifying the Department of Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone number.

MEDICAL STANDARDS

Employment with the City of Flint is contingent on meeting the medical standards of the position. A pre-employment physical examination administered by the City is required. Any serious medical condition may be cause for disqualification.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLITY VERIFICATION

All employees, citizens and non-citizens, hired after November 6, 1986 must provide evidence of employment eligibility within 3 business days of the date employment begins.

PH: (810) 766-7280

FAX: (810) 766-7100

www.cityofflint.com

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