Firefighter - Recruit Information Only - Intern Orientation In Progress Salary $45,947.20 Annually Location Mesa, AZ Job Type Full Time Department (H200)Fire Job Number FFR2018INFO Max Number of Applicants 1000 Description/Duties INFORMATION ONLY POSTING OPENING DATE: 08/06/18, 8:00 AM Arizona Time CLOSING DATE: 08/06/18, 6:15 PM Arizona Time (After 1000 Applications) The Intern Orientation sessions are in progress. The next Academy may begin as early as February 2019, but the dates and numbers for the Academy have not been finalized. State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification is not required to test but will be required before confirmation of conditional offers and must be kept current thereafter. For State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification information, see the Arizona Department of Health Services website at http://www.azdhs.gov/bems/certification/index.htm. This Firefighter - Recruit Information Posting will remain on-line after the recruitment closes and will include status updates and additional information throughout the testing and selection process. Please check back for updated information as it becomes available. Pay During Academy $45,947.20/Annually Pay After Promotion to Firefighter $48,297.60/Annually Applications will be accepted for Mesa Fire and Medical Department to establish a Firefighter - Recruit 2018 Eligible List beginning on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Arizona time. The application period will close after 1000 applications, or Thursday, August 9, 2018, 4:00 p.m., Arizona time, whichever comes FIRST. The recruitment closed August 6, 2018, 6:00 p.m. The City of Mesa considers each applicant for City employment only on the basis of his or her qualifications for the job and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, national origin, or any other non-job-related factor. All qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply for Firefighter - Recruit. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department only accepts Firefighter - Recruit applications and does not have a Firefighter Lateral process. Updated information will be posted as it becomes available. Please remember, all times referenced are based on Arizona time so plan accordingly. The Fire Department is not currently offering ride-along opportunities. Firefighter - Recruit is a trainee class used to prepare incumbents for performing public safety work involving the protection of life and property and the delivery of Mesa Fire and Medical Department programs. Preparation involves training in fire suppression, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), and emergency and non-emergency incident response. A Firefighter - Recruit must demonstrate the ability to use fire suppression and emergency medical services skills in accordance with Mesa Fire and Medical Department standards, as well as engage in fire code enforcement, public education, and station and equipment maintenance activities prior to academy graduation. While enrolled in the Mesa Firefighter - Recruit Training Academy (approximately 17 weeks), Recruits are assigned to work 8-hour or 10-hour shifts and 40-hour work weeks, and receive close supervision from a Fire Captain assigned as the Fire Training Officer, who reviews and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure conformance to standard operating procedures. Upon successful completion of the academy, Recruits are promoted to Firefighters and begin serving their initial regular probation period. Firefighters are then required to work 24-hour shifts and 56-hour work weeks, although they may be assigned to work 8-hour shifts and 40-hour work weeks while assisting on special projects. Newly promoted Firefighters receive close supervision from a Fire Captain who reviews and evaluates their work in progress. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Firefighter - Recruits learn to perform emergency medical treatment and to ventilate burning buildings by opening windows and holes in roofs and floors, position and climb ladders to gain access to the upper levels of buildings, assist in advancing hose lines and making connections to hydrants, direct streams of water on fires, and perform search and rescue operations inside burning buildings, while wearing personal protective equipment weighing approximately 70 pounds and that significantly impairs body cooling, in high humidity (up to 100 percent) situations, relying on self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for ventilation, and in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations (400+ degrees Fahrenheit). For the job descriptions for Firefighter - Recruit and Firefighter job description, see the job description links below. Like booking an airplane ticket, the name you enter on your application must match the name on your official, government-issued, photo ID which will be required to test. All communication throughout the testing process will be sent to the email address that you provide on your application. Please be sure to carefully enter your email address correctly on your application and check your email frequently, including your junk or spam email folder. The City of Mesa highly values integrity; it is essential that you be honest and truthful. During the application process, you will be asked questions related to criminal and traffic violation convictions. The information disclosed in these sections will not necessarily bar you from further consideration. The City of Mesa will consider factors such as the nature of the conviction(s), job relatedness, and business necessity. When the recruitment is open, you must apply online by clicking Firefighter - Recruit List 2018 and then clicking the "Apply" link. Local public libraries may provide computer access if needed. Like booking an airplane ticket, the name you enter on your application must match the name on your official, government-issued, photo ID which will be required to test. If you don't already have an account, you will need to create one and select a username and password before you can sign in to apply. You may want to print this document to refer to while applying. Attachments (such as copies of certifications and resumes) are not being accepted at this time. You will need to utilize the drop down menus in the application. You can save your application at any time. Any unsaved information will be lost. The application system will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Once you submit your application you cannot change it. Your application will not be submitted until you accept the Terms and Conditions and click the Submit button at the end of the application. When your application has been successfully submitted, the system will send a confirmation email of the submission to the email address on your application. You can log back in to view your application after submission. Written Exam registration closed Wednesday, August 15th, after 8:00 am, Arizona time. Applicants who registered for the Written Exam can log into their account to view the time selected. The Written Exam invitations also included a link to FPSI's orientation guide at no charge to the applicant. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department will administer the Comprehensive Examination Battery (CEB) for Entry-Level Firefighter (not the National Fire Select Test) from Fire and Police Selection, Inc. The CEB test will consist of five sections. Reading Ability Mathematical Reasoning Map Reading Writing Ability Human Relations (such as interpersonal skills, teamwork, commitment, honesty, integrity, emotional stability) The Applicants invited to the Written Exam will also receive a link to download FPSI's orientation guide at no charge to the applicant. Written Exam Invitations have been sent to the email addresses listed on the applications for those who met the minimum qualifications. If you applied and did not receive an invitation or an email with your application status, please check your junk and spam email folders and the email address listed on your application. The Written Exam, Wednesday, August 29, 2018, will be used to establish an Eligible List of applicants qualified to participate in selection processes for Firefighter - Recruit Academies during the List. This List may be used to select applicants for more than one Academy. Invited applicants must complete the Written Exam in-person at the designated testing site. According to , Preference Points are awarded to veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, disabled persons, disabled veterans, a veteran's spouse or surviving spouse under certain circumstances, and veterans with service-connected disabilities. For Preference Points, a copy of your official documentation verifying eligibility for Preference Points (example: DD214, Form FL-802, etc.) must be submitted on the Written Exam day for preference points. Please bring a copy of the documentation to submit at the Written Exam. For Veteran's Preference Points, the documentation must indicate both the length of service and character of service. Preference points are added only to passing scores on the Written Exam. For applicants invited to the Written Exam who may require reasonable accommodation due to disability to participate in either the exam or any other part of the testing process, the Reasonable Accommodation Request form must be completed and emailed (not mailed) directly to Christy Trevino at christy.trevino@mesaaz.gov by Thursday, August 16th, 4:00 pm. Link to Reasonable Accommodation Request form: . Applicants who pass the Written Exam will be placed on an Eligible List, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Other applicants on the List may be invited to future interviews. The selection process for each Academy may vary based on the Department's business needs. The next Academy may begin as early as February 2019, but the dates and numbers for the Academy have not been finalized. The selection process for this Academy includes first interviews (September 24th - October 5th as needed) and second interviews (October 22nd - November 2nd as needed). Video/phone interviews may be scheduled only for Active Duty Military or National Guard Applicants who may be deployed/active status and who are not able to interview in person; a copy of military orders will be required at the time of scheduling. Some scheduling consideration may also be given for applicants who will be traveling by airplane to Mesa. All other applicants must interview in person, and registration will be on a first-come, first serve basis. Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is not required to begin the testing process but is required by the beginning of second interviews for each Academy. For the next Academy, successful completion of the CPAT between October 22, 2017 and October 22, 2018 will be required. CPAT documentation will not be accepted until later in the testing process. The CPAT licensee must verify the CPAT result. For a list of CPAT licensees by state, go to . There will also be an Intern Orientation in November and December. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Must be at least 18 years of age by August 9, 2018. (No maximum age.) Graduation from high school or GED by August 9, 2018. Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with a licensed CPAT agency is not required to begin the testing process but is required within one year of the beginning of the second interviews for each Academy. For the next Academy, successful completion of the CPAT between October 22, 2017 and October 22, 2018 will be required. CPAT documentation will not be accepted until later in the testing process. The CPAT licensee must verify the CPAT result. For a list of CPAT licensees by state, go to . State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification is not required to test but will be required before confirmation of conditional offers and must be kept current thereafter. For State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification information, see the Arizona Department of Health Services website at . Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date, and must have an acceptable driving record. Must pass a pre-employment physical. Must meet and maintain NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and Mesa Fire and Medical Department physical standards. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire date and must maintain certification. Substance Abuse Testing . Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Successful completion of Fire Science coursework from a regionally-accredited college or university and previous firefighting experience (full-time, part-time, or volunteer) is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Link to Job Description A is linked here. Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages. Agency City of Mesa Address PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466 Phone 480-644-2758 480-644-3240 Website