Firefighter Part-Time

Summary

Part Time Firefighter

Under the direction of a department officer, the part time firefighter will function as part of the emergent and non-emergent response mechanism of the North Liberty Fire Department. The part time firefighter will respond to calls for service, deliver public education and community outreach, perform station duties, and participate in training. Calls for service may include but are not limited to firefighting, medical incidents, rescue incidents, hazardous materials mitigation, and other support duties as required.

Position requires the following, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Must possess or can attain the following certifications within the timeline provided or based on availability:

• Iowa EMT-Basic or Higher.
• Firefighter I.
• NIMS ICS 100 & 200.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License

The Part Time Firefighter Must:

• Value diversity, respect differing views and opinions, understand the process of consensus-building and can provide professional recommendations at all times.
• Be goal oriented and can anticipate problems and barriers and devise ways to work around or through them.
• Be candid and willing to advise supervisors in an honest and forthright fashion.
• Present well to a wide range of audiences and be comfortable representing the department and the City to an engaged community.
• Interact well with other governing bodies and act in a positive fashion with local businesses and other local officials.
• Be experienced in working and interacting with the public, self-motivated, organized and outgoing.
• Work to conserve materials and effectively manage personnel and City resources.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and can effectively delegate work to subordinates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers and subordinates and representatives from other agencies, vendors, contractors and the general public.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements The workday for this position will be daytime and overnight shifts; however, the position requires the ability to be available for all off-hour emergencies. Firefighting is hazardous work involving the risk of injury or death. The Part Time Firefighter may be required to work in dangerous settings and situations and must have the ability to remain calm and deliberate at all times. Required physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Frequent use of physical strength requires moving, lifting, pushing, carrying, and pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting, pushing, and carrying or pulling moderately heavy objects (30-50 pounds). Occasionally crawling and lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects (50 pounds or greater) may be required. Environmental conditions include work performed inside or outside and includes being exposed to cold, heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, oils, and the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement The City of North Liberty is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and comply with all applicable federal and state laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Applicants with Disabilities We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of North Liberty. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources Department by phone at (319) 626-5746 or by email at amiller@northlibertyiowa.org.

Job Description

Part Time Firefighter

Under the direction of a department officer, the part time firefighter will function as part of the emergent and non-emergent response mechanism of the North Liberty Fire Department. The part time firefighter will respond to calls for service, deliver public education and community outreach, perform station duties, and participate in training. Calls for service may include but are not limited to firefighting, medical incidents, rescue incidents, hazardous materials mitigation, and other support duties as required.

Position requires the following, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Must possess or can attain the following certifications within the timeline provided or based on availability:

• Iowa EMT-Basic or Higher.
• Firefighter I.
• NIMS ICS 100 & 200.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License

The Part Time Firefighter Must:

• Value diversity, respect differing views and opinions, understand the process of consensus-building and can provide professional recommendations at all times.
• Be goal oriented and can anticipate problems and barriers and devise ways to work around or through them.
• Be candid and willing to advise supervisors in an honest and forthright fashion.
• Present well to a wide range of audiences and be comfortable representing the department and the City to an engaged community.
• Interact well with other governing bodies and act in a positive fashion with local businesses and other local officials.
• Be experienced in working and interacting with the public, self-motivated, organized and outgoing.
• Work to conserve materials and effectively manage personnel and City resources.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and can effectively delegate work to subordinates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers and subordinates and representatives from other agencies, vendors, contractors and the general public.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements The workday for this position will be daytime and overnight shifts; however, the position requires the ability to be available for all off-hour emergencies. Firefighting is hazardous work involving the risk of injury or death. The Part Time Firefighter may be required to work in dangerous settings and situations and must have the ability to remain calm and deliberate at all times. Required physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Frequent use of physical strength requires moving, lifting, pushing, carrying, and pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting, pushing, and carrying or pulling moderately heavy objects (30-50 pounds). Occasionally crawling and lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects (50 pounds or greater) may be required. Environmental conditions include work performed inside or outside and includes being exposed to cold, heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, oils, and the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement The City of North Liberty is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and comply with all applicable federal and state laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Applicants with Disabilities We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of North Liberty. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources Department by phone at (319) 626-5746 or by email at amiller@northlibertyiowa.org.