The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of:

Junior Firefighter (Part-time) - Grade 16

Position Details

Salary: $24.52/hour

Status: Non-Exempt/Part-time (Averages 2 hours/week)

Department: Fire

Closing Date: November 3, 2023

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for young adults (16 and 17 years of age) to serve in a support function for fire ground operations.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serves as a support function to fire ground operations by establishing water supply, providing equipment and gear to firefighters, and relaying messages.
• Attends classes and training sessions to improve firefighting and emergency medical skills.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and apparatus.
• Knowledge of incident command principles and practices.
• Knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving under routine and emergency conditions.
• Skill in the operation and use of fire equipment and apparatus.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 16 or 17 years of age.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Ability to complete the medical and physical criteria as specified in the department’s Health and Fitness policy.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the firefighter physical performance test. For more information about the test, please visit our website.

Applicants who do not pass the firefighter physical performance test will not be considered further.

Notes:

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.