Firefighter

***TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST GO TO THE CITY'S WEBSITE www.owensboro.org AND COMPLETE THE JOB APPLICATION.***

FIREFIGHTER

Do you want an opportunity to protect your community saving lives and protecting property? The Owensboro Fire Department may provide you the path to a respectable career where you can reach your potential!

· Progressive agency with great response times and aggressive interior fire tactics

· Advanced Life Support Engine Companies

· Regional Technical Rescue Team

· River Response for Fires and Water Rescue

· Promotional Opportunities after 48 months

· Minimum hiring age 18

Annual Base Pay: $52,213 plus State Incentive Pay of $4,300

RECRUITMENT PROCESS (Dates subject to change):

MANDATORY Written Exam:March 27, 2024 at 9:00am OR 5:30pm (hold both times)

MANDATORYCPAT Exam held in Owensboro, KY at Regional Water Resource Agency on the following date:

May 11, 2024: CPAT Exam - Appointment times to be scheduled at the written exam

MANDATORY Oral Exam: Week of May 20-24 (tentative); If you successfully complete, then you may undergo

MANDATORY Further Evaluation (e.g., Background screening, interview, etc.); dates to be determined, and if contingently offered a position, then

MANDATORY satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment requirements; dates to be determined.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2024. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click Employment Opportunities and the position link; Click Apply. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, call Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459. If you have a current valid CPAT card, please submit a copy with your application.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND FURTHER INFO:

Visit www.owensboro.org and/or www.owensborofire.org (click on Recruitment).

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D.

Request ADA accommodations by calling (270) 687-8542.

Hours: 24 hrs. on, 48 hrs. off
Annual Pay:$49,026/yr plus State Incentive pay of $4,300, paid in monthly increments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,213.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations