FIREFIGHTER

Job Description

The City of Americus is seeking three qualified candidates to fill the position of Firefighter. The beginning salary is $34,308.00 annually ($12.45/hour).

Respond to fire and/or medical emergency calls for protection of life and property, control and extinguish fires, perform search and rescue operations, and provide basic trauma and life support to sick or injured persons.

Requirements include completion of a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in firefighting and first responder EMT programs. Previous experience is preferred but not required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Firefighter 1 certification within six months of employment, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Certification or above within three years of employment, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

City of Americus Fire Department employees are required to live within a reasonable response time to the Public Safety Building not to exceed 60 minutes. All applicants for the entry level position of Firefighter must show proof of successfully passing the Georgia Work Ready Firefighter Entry Level Profile test, scoring Silver or above at the time of applying.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Resumes will not be accepted without an application. An application may be obtained by visiting the City's website ricusga.gov. An application and a full copy of the job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the Human Resources Department either by fax at , by email at ejohnson, by mail or in person at the City Americus Human Resources Department, 101 W.

Lamar Street Americus, GA 31709, 3rd Floor, Ste. 301. For further details, please contact the HR Department at , Monday-Friday (8am-5pm).

The City of Americus offers an excellent benefits package which includes life, health, dental, and vision insurance (including telemedicine); a full service health and wellness program (including local gym access, special programs and events, and access to 2 health coaches); 457B Deferred Compensation and GMA Retirement plan.

The City of Americus is an equal employment opportunity provider, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Americus will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.