Fire Boat Pilot

Exam Announcement Details

This is skilled marine work piloting a diesel engine fireboat in fire fighting and other emergency operations on an assigned shift. Work involves participation in fire fighting activities, maintenance of the pilothouse and deck equipment and the training of firefighters to qualify as Fire Boat Engineer/Co-Pilots or Fire Boat Pilots, and to instruct Firefighters in crew responsibilities to support Fire Department Maritime Incident responses.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a fire officer. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are performed in accordance with standard marine practices and general work instructions. Employees are responsible for the movement and positioning of fireboats. Work involves regular exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions and requires light physical effort.

Minimum Requirements

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements by the date of the written examination: March 30, 2024.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia Fire Department with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Fire Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. CERTIFICATION:Possession of Boating Safety Education Certificate that meets the mandatory education standards set by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ( NASBLA).
AND
3. EXPERIENCE:Two years of experience as a Fire Boat Engineer/Co-Pilot.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Boat Pilot.
Possession of Boating Safety Education Certificate that meets the mandatory education standards set by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ( NASBLA) at time of application and during tenure of employment as a Fire Boat Pilot.
Successful completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ( NASBLA) compliant Boat Operator for Search and Rescue Course provided by the Philadelphia Fire Department within four years of appointment to the Fire Boat Pilot class.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & TRANSCRIPT FOR EDUCATION POINTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their Boating Safety Education Certificate at the time of application.
To claim education points, candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college transcript.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document.
Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification - One time only!
You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification - Separate document required for each application
If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcripts or certifications:
Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-0861 with ATTN: Rashida Ximines
Mailing Address:

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Attn: Rashida Ximines

Application Details

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Rashida Ximines

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2318

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on December 22, 2023.
Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application
All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.
If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.
Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:
http://www.phila.gov/personnel

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Fire Department will be established as a result of the examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding March 30, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
MILITARY LEAVE - Any candidate, who intends to make a request to take the test on a date other than the scheduled test date because of military duty on that date, must file a written request and send proof of military duties (i.e. official orders) to:
Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-0861 ATTN: Rashida Ximines
Mailing address:

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
Attn: Rashida Ximines

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

BIBLIOGRAPHY - The following list of publications will be used as a reference for questions that will appear in the written test.

The Mariner's Learning System texts can be purchased at https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/captains-license-study-guides.html