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City of Upper Arlington

Firefighter/Paramedic

Columbus, OH · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

The City of Upper Arlington's Firefighter/Paramedic Exam is currently OPEN until Sunday, September ... Candidates who pass both the entry exam and the physical ability test are then placed on the Civil ...

Tree Guardians

Customer Service Representative

Dublin, OH · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

... entry * Time management and organization * Attention to detail * Active listening * Professionalism and reliability About Joseph Tree: Founded in 2004 by firefighter brothers Michael and David Joseph ...

Tree Guardians

Customer Service Representative

Dublin, OH · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

... entry * Time management and organization * Attention to detail * Active listening * Professionalism and reliability About Joseph Tree: Founded in 2004 by firefighter brothers Michael and David Joseph ...

Tree Guardians

Customer Service Representative

Dublin, OH · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

... entry * Time management and organization * Attention to detail * Active listening * Professionalism and reliability About Joseph Tree: Founded in 2004 by firefighter brothers Michael and David Joseph ...

Tree Guardians

Customer Service Representative

Dublin, OH · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

... entry * Time management and organization * Attention to detail * Active listening * Professionalism and reliability About Joseph Tree: Founded in 2004 by firefighter brothers Michael and David Joseph ...

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Firefighter/Paramedic- Lateral Entry

GovernmentJobs.com

Springfield, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Entry)

The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Entry)! This opportunity is for experienced professionals seeking to continue their career with Springfield's progressive and community-focused fire department.

The Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for the performance of specialized duties in the saving of life and the fighting and prevention of fires. Work involves a variety of duties including firefighting, paramedic work, and property and equipment maintenance on an assigned shift.

Eligibility (Lateral Entry)

Applicants may be considered for appointment through the lateral-entry process, without participating in a competitive civil service examination, if they meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Are currently employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic by a Fire/EMS agency, or have been employed and compensated in that role within the past ninety (90) days
  2. Hold current State of Ohio Firefighter II and Paramedic certifications
  3. Possess at least one (1) year of paid experience as a Firefighter II/Paramedic, whether with their current agency or through cumulative prior service

Age: At least 18 years of age at time of appointment

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Physical: Eyesight: 20/20 corrected Weight: In proportion to height

Must possess the overall ability to sufficiently perform all of the essential functions of the position.

Residency: Must reside within the radius of 350 N Fountain Ave to the furthest point in any adjacent county (53.6 miles).

License: Must hold a valid unrestricted Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License and meet and maintain insurance requirements under the City's plan.

Rules and Regulations: Must adhere to the Springfield Fire Rescue departmental rules and regulations, which includes acceptable grooming standards.

Must successfully complete and pass a physical capabilities agility test (PCAT), as well as a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, OP&F physical, and a background check.

Interested candidates must submit a completed application. Copies of certifications, required licenses, and any additional required documentation must be uploaded with the application or sent to Human Resources by the posted deadline. For questions about qualifications or required certifications, please email Lindsay McKenna at lmckenna@springfieldohio.gov.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

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