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Location : Hamilton, OH
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 00582
Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
ONLY CITY OF HAMILTON FIRE LIEUTENANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
To establish an eligibility list for the FIRE CAPTAIN classification, a written competitive Civil Service Examination will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00AM. An Assessment Center test will be conducted at a later date. Applicants will be notified via email of the specific time and location of the assessment.
This is supervisory and skilled firefighting work in directing the activities of fire companies in fire suppression and in the maintenance of a station house and equipment.
To participate in the examination, persons must be current permanent employees of the Hamilton Fire Division who have served a minimum of twelve (12) months in the rank of Fire Lieutenant to date of examination.
Only the following sources will be utilized for referencing written examination questions:
1. Hamilton Fire Department Rules and Regulations, revised March 17, 2021 - internal document
2. Hamilton Fire Department Policy Manual, Lexipol KMS platform, internal document, excluding referenced SOP/G except as listed in Item 3 of this listing. Only the following manual sections will be included in the exam material:
3. HFD SOP / SOG MANUAL, internal document, including only those policies specifically listed below:
a. SOG 2.1 Accountability System, revised 2/2016
b. SOG 2.9 Incident Safety Officer, revised 2/2016
c. SOG 2.11 Rapid Assistance Team, revised 2/2016
d. SOG 2.28 Two-in/Two-out Rule, revised 2/2016
4. GMVEMSC 2023 Standing Orders, effective June 1, 2023 - internal document, including only skills used up to the EMT Basic level.
5. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #306, SICK LEAVE 2-26-2018, internal document,
6. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #323, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, internal document,
7. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #324, FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
(FMLA), internal document,
8. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #204, PURCHASING PROCEDURES, internal
document,
9. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #207, DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, internal
document,
10. THE ART OF READING BUILDINGS
Fire Engineering
John Mittendorf, Dave Dodson, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1593703424
ISBN-10: 1593703422
Amazon.com
11. STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ON THE FIREGROUND
Prentice Hall
Jim P Smith, 4th edition, 2016
ISBN-13: 978-0134442648
Pearson Educ./Prentice Hall: 1-800-922-0579 or or amazon.com
12. STEP UP YOUR TEAMWORK
Fire Engineering
Frank Viscuso, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1593703547
ISBN-10: 1593703546
13. THE EVOLVING FIREGROUND: RESEARCH-BASED TACTICS
PennWell Corporation
Sean Gray and P.J. Norwood, 2018
ISBN - 9781593704056
LCCN-2018012929
Amazon.com
A copy of the items listed at reference source numbers 10, 11, and 12 (above) are available at the Reference Section of the Lane Public Library, 300 N. Third Street, Hamilton.
Seventy percent (70%) is the minimum passing grade for the written exam. Examinees must pass the written test in order to participate in the assessment center. The written test shall weigh forty percent (40%) and the assessment center shall weigh sixty (60%) of the total score. No credit for seniority will be added to an examinee's grade unless the applicant achieves at least the minimum passing grade on the exam without counting such extra credit. No credit for efficiency shall be added to test grades.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.
Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.
For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
Health Insurance
The city offers medical, dental, and vision plans. The medical plan is a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).If you're hired on or before the 15th of a month, your healthcare begins on the first of the next month. When you're hired after the 15th of a month, your health coverage will start on the first of the second month following.
Holidays
For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
Life Insurance
After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.
Retirement Plans
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.
01
Do you understand that the written civil service exam will be administered on Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00AM?
02
Do you understand that you must currently be a City of Hamilton Fire Lieutenant to be eligible to apply?
03
Do you understand that the assessment will be conducted on a later date, and that you will be notified of that date and time via email?
04
Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.
Required Question
Location : Hamilton, OH
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 00582
Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
ONLY CITY OF HAMILTON FIRE LIEUTENANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
To establish an eligibility list for the FIRE CAPTAIN classification, a written competitive Civil Service Examination will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00AM. An Assessment Center test will be conducted at a later date. Applicants will be notified via email of the specific time and location of the assessment.
This is supervisory and skilled firefighting work in directing the activities of fire companies in fire suppression and in the maintenance of a station house and equipment.
To participate in the examination, persons must be current permanent employees of the Hamilton Fire Division who have served a minimum of twelve (12) months in the rank of Fire Lieutenant to date of examination.
Only the following sources will be utilized for referencing written examination questions:
1. Hamilton Fire Department Rules and Regulations, revised March 17, 2021 - internal document
2. Hamilton Fire Department Policy Manual, Lexipol KMS platform, internal document, excluding referenced SOP/G except as listed in Item 3 of this listing. Only the following manual sections will be included in the exam material:
- Section 3 - General Operations
- Section 5 - EMS
- Section 6 - Training
- Section 9 - Safety
- Sections 10 - Personnel
3. HFD SOP / SOG MANUAL, internal document, including only those policies specifically listed below:
a. SOG 2.1 Accountability System, revised 2/2016
b. SOG 2.9 Incident Safety Officer, revised 2/2016
c. SOG 2.11 Rapid Assistance Team, revised 2/2016
d. SOG 2.28 Two-in/Two-out Rule, revised 2/2016
4. GMVEMSC 2023 Standing Orders, effective June 1, 2023 - internal document, including only skills used up to the EMT Basic level.
5. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #306, SICK LEAVE 2-26-2018, internal document,
6. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #323, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, internal document,
7. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #324, FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
(FMLA), internal document,
8. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #204, PURCHASING PROCEDURES, internal
document,
9. City of Hamilton Administrative Directive #207, DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, internal
document,
10. THE ART OF READING BUILDINGS
Fire Engineering
John Mittendorf, Dave Dodson, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1593703424
ISBN-10: 1593703422
Amazon.com
11. STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ON THE FIREGROUND
Prentice Hall
Jim P Smith, 4th edition, 2016
ISBN-13: 978-0134442648
Pearson Educ./Prentice Hall: 1-800-922-0579 or or amazon.com
12. STEP UP YOUR TEAMWORK
Fire Engineering
Frank Viscuso, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1593703547
ISBN-10: 1593703546
13. THE EVOLVING FIREGROUND: RESEARCH-BASED TACTICS
PennWell Corporation
Sean Gray and P.J. Norwood, 2018
ISBN - 9781593704056
LCCN-2018012929
Amazon.com
A copy of the items listed at reference source numbers 10, 11, and 12 (above) are available at the Reference Section of the Lane Public Library, 300 N. Third Street, Hamilton.
Seventy percent (70%) is the minimum passing grade for the written exam. Examinees must pass the written test in order to participate in the assessment center. The written test shall weigh forty percent (40%) and the assessment center shall weigh sixty (60%) of the total score. No credit for seniority will be added to an examinee's grade unless the applicant achieves at least the minimum passing grade on the exam without counting such extra credit. No credit for efficiency shall be added to test grades.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.
Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.
For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
Health Insurance
The city offers medical, dental, and vision plans. The medical plan is a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).If you're hired on or before the 15th of a month, your healthcare begins on the first of the next month. When you're hired after the 15th of a month, your health coverage will start on the first of the second month following.
Holidays
For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
Life Insurance
After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.
Retirement Plans
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.
01
Do you understand that the written civil service exam will be administered on Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00AM?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you understand that you must currently be a City of Hamilton Fire Lieutenant to be eligible to apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you understand that the assessment will be conducted on a later date, and that you will be notified of that date and time via email?
- Yes
- No
04
Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
