in Mohave County, AZ
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.
With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
Please see our fiscal year 2022-2023 Budget Book and our Go Kingman page for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Complete on-line application materials.
2) Attach professional resume with on-line application materials.
3) This position requires FireTEAM and a valid NTN CPAT through National Test Network (NTN). Only a CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) from an officially designated CPAT location will be accepted. All testing must be completed in order for application packet to be reviewed. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Fire and sign up for the Kingman Fire Department.
WHAT TO EXPECT
· Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and CPAT testing (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com).
· Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.fireteamtest.com.
· Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays.
· Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.
Upon completion of the entry level exam and CPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Kingman Fire Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and the physical abilities test will be placed on the eligibility list to be provided by NTN.
Review of applications and NTN eligibility list will be reviewed by Kingman Fire Department throughout the fiscal year. Based on results of review, candidates may be invited to participate in other stages of department's selection process as needed to fill department vacancies or to establish a hiring register.
Duties will include protecting life and property through emergency incident intervention; performing fire suppression and fire prevention duties, and providing basic life support emergency medical care is given at a minimum of the Basic EMT Level in the pre-hospital setting to assist victims of illness or injury. Works in support of a 24/7 operational environment and is subject to call in/call back to support the operational needs of the department. Candidates should possess the abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department members; apply principles, practices and methods of current fire fighting techniques; effectively learn how to operate and maintain assigned fire department equipment; meet such physical requirements as established by a competent medical authority.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate from high school or GED;
- Course work showing educational requirements meeting NFPA 1001.
- Arizona State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician at the basic level or higher.
- Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter Level I or equivalent.
- Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter Level II or equivalent.
- Arizona State Certification at the Hazardous Materials Awareness Level or equivalent.
- Arizona State Certification at the Hazardous Materials Operations Level or equivalent
REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of valid Arizona Driver's License;
- Certification as an EMT at a minimum of Basic Level in the state of Arizona;
- Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter II Level or equivalent;
- Ability to read and write the English language.
- May be required to be a Certified Emergency Paramedic.
- May be required to be a Certified Hazardous Materials Technician.
