The Springfield Civil Service Commission announces an OPEN-COMPETITIVE examination for the position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC with the City of Springfield. Application materials may be downloaded at www.springfieldohio.gov (Employment).

APPLICATION PERIOD:   November 19 – December 7, 2018 *By 5:00 PM

*We do not accept faxed/emailed applications

*Mailed applications must be postmarked by due date to be considered

PLACE OF FILING APPLICATION: City Hall, Personnel Department - 3rd  Floor

76 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45502

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM INFORMATION:      Saturday, December 15,2018 *TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED

Clark State LRC Building Community Rooms 207 & 209

570 E Leffel Lane, Springfield OH 45505

EXAMINATION CUT-OFF SCORE:               70%

ANNUAL PAY RANGE:    $ 47,350 - $ 61,782 *Including excellent benefits

ELEMENTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Written Examination *All Applicants will receive an email notifying them of their test time

Physical Agility Test *Fire Station #1 (Applicants that pass written exam) Polygraph Examination

Extensive Background Investigation Full Panel Oral Interview Psychological Assessment

Drug Screening

*Complete Medical Examination (Administered only w/ a conditional offer of employment)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

NATURE AND REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

This position 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.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS:

The ability to work with a substantial element of personal risk; the ability to work in hazardous conditions of smoke, heat, cramped spaces, and heights; the ability to do paramedic work which includes the ability to withstand accident situations and maintain stability of performance; the ability to exercise sound judgment; and the ability to write complete and accurate reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

RESIDENCY:        Must reside in Clark County or any county directly adjacent to Clark County within 60 days of the completion of recruit training.

LICENSE:              Must hold a valid unrestricted Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

PARAMEDIC       Must hold Paramedic Certification issued by the State of Ohio within three years CERTIFICATION:            of appointment.

FIRE                         Must complete 42 months of apprenticeship training to become a Journeyman

APPRENTICESHIP       Firefighter/Paramedic

PROGRAM:

MILITARY CREDIT: Military service credit may be granted to Ohio Residents who have been honorably discharged from military service.   A copy of the Honorable Discharge or DD-214 specifying HONORABLE DISCHARGE must be submitted with the application. An additional percentage of a passing score will be credited to individuals who achieve the minimum cut-off score.

Natalie Payton

11/19/2018                                                                                                                       Personnel Analyst