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Pre-Employment Package - Effective Date: 04-05-2007 |
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Dear Applicant:
Attached you will find the following:
- Job Description, pay package and other information
- An application for staff employment
- An application for Firefighter
Make sure that you complete all areas of the application. You may also attach a resume if you so desire.
Please return to the following address:
North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department
45 Morris Road
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Testing for Firefighter may include, but not limited to the following:
- Written Test - Firefighting Essentials/First Responder
- Driving Test - Open Road and VFIS Driving Course
- Pumping Test – Hands on pump operational test
- Agility Test - Applicant will be provided a description of agility test.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRIVING RECORDS CHECK
As a condition of consideration for employment, each applicant must supply North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department with a certified copy of their driving history covering the past seven (7) years.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
As a condition of consideration for employment, each applicant must supply North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department with a certified copy of their criminal history covering the past seven (7) years.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
All successful applicants will be required to pass a department physical examination. This physical will be performed at a facility chosen by North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department. NCVFD will pay for this physical exam.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG SCREENING
As a condition of employment, each successful applicant for employment with the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department must submit to a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening. Either refusing to sign a consent form (authorizing the test to be conducted and the results to be released to the Fire Chief)
or obtaining results which show the applicant to be physically incapable of performing the duties of the position in question will exclude him/her from further consideration. “Physically incapable” is defined as no reasonable accommodation available that would make it possible for the individual to perform the essential job functions of the position in question.
PROBATION PERIOD
All Newly hired full time employees are subject to a 6 month evaluation or introductory period to allow the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department to verify skills, capabilities, and suitability of the employee for the department. The designation of this probationary period does not constitute an obligation on the part of the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department to retain the employee for the entire period specified. During the probationary period, the Fire Chief or the employee may terminate the working relationship without cause and without advance notice. At the end of the 6-month period, the Fire Chief may extend the probationary period for an additional time if needed.
The North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department entitles its full-time employees to partial
benefits during the probationary period, including vacation time and sick leave.
RELEASE OF PERSONNEL INFORMATION
With the exception of records and information that the department is legally required to
provide to government agencies or under court order, the North Chatham Volunteer
Fire Department will release no information about any employee, unless a signed
authorization from the employee is on file.
If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to call. The phone number to Station #1 is 919-542-3380 and Station # 2
FIREFIGHTER
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This individual will be responsible for performing the duties as described in the personnel policy for the Firefighter/First Responder at North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department. This work will include responding to emergency situations. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
Pre-Incident surveys
Maintenance and inspection of equipment
Station and building maintenance
Response to Fire, Rescue and First Responder Calls
Post fire clean-up of equipment
Vehicle maintenance
Emergency vehicle driving
After hour call back required
Keeping reports and records updated
Fire Prevention related duties
Lawn and grounds maintenance
Water point inspections and maintenance
Fire hydrant inspections and maintenance
Other Fire, Rescue and First Responder related duties
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of fire apparatus maintenance
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Basic knowledge of modern fire fighting equipment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and react effectively and appropriately in emergency
situations
Ability to prepare routine records and reports
Ability to maintain good working relationship with paid and volunteer firefighters
Ability to communicate over radio
Ability to hear and speak clearly
No history of criminal conviction
Good moral character
Department physical exam is required
Must comply and pass drug and alcohol screening
Must have a N.C. Classified Class B Driver’s License
Must participate in physical fitness program
Minimum age: Firefighter – 21 years old
Minimum Education and Experience
Firefighter
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Two years experience in fire service or Certified NC Level II Firefighter
Preferred Medical Responder or higher level of EMS
N.C. Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certification
Working Hours
Shift work (24 hour rotating shift)
DAYS AND HOURS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Dress Code:
No Beard
Hair length (above collar and ears)
Uniform approval at discretion of Chief Officers
PAY PACKAGE
Starting Salary - Firefighter - $28,965
Benefit Package - Health Care Insurance (paid for employee only)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- N.C. State Fireman’s Association Benefits
- N.C. State Rescue Association Benefits
- Matching 401K Plan
Training Certification Benefit – NCVFD recognizes certain levels of training certification to
qualify employees for a salary increase. The employee may only
receive credit for two certifications per year. Credit will be
awarded on July 1st of each year (new probationary employees
will only receive this credit when they obtain permanent full time
employment status). For each level of certification the employee
will receive a 2-½% pay increase. The levels recognized at this
time are as follows.
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N.C. Certified Firefighter II
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N.C. Certified Rescue Technician
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N.C. Certified Driver/Operator
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N.C. Qualified Level II Instructor
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Certified Open Water Diver (to NCVFD criteria), Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1, Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced
(must have two of the three levels for one 2-½% increase)
All full time paid employees of North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department will be evaluated by
their supervisor on a quarterly basis. Board Of Directors will make decisions for annual pay
increases or adjustments. Salary increases are usually in 2½ % increments.
Uniform Allowance - $450 for first year of employment, $300 for each year after
Retirement Package – 401K plan with NCVFD matching up to 3% of the
Employee’s salary per year. Additional information
supplied upon employment.
Longevity Pay - Longevity pay will begin after the sixth year of
employment. The amount will be a once a year payment due
at the employee’s anniversary date. The rate will be
based on the following scale.
6 – 10 years of employment = 1% of salary
11 – 15 years of employment = 2% of salary
16 + years of employment = 3% of salary
Pension Fund - North Chatham FD will pay $120 per year to North
Carolina Fireman’s and Rescue Workers Pension Plan
for employee after 1 year of employment.
Travel - 25 cents/mile will be reimbursed to employee for
approved use of personal vehicle. Must provide
department with an adequate mileage statement for
reimbursement.
Call Back - Employee will be compensated for all approved overtime.
Educational Leave: 36 hours per year for permanent full time employees
Vacation Leave:
Shift Personnel: 40 Hour/Week Personnel:
1-5 years – 12 hrs./28 day pay period 1-5 years – 8 hrs./28 day pay period
5-10 years – 14 hrs./28 day pay period 5-10 years – 10 hrs./28 day pay period
10-15 years – 16 hrs./28 day pay period 10-15 years – 12 hrs./28 day pay period
15-20 years – 18 hrs./28 day pay period 15-20 years – 14 hrs./28 day pay period
20 + years – 20 hrs./28 day pay period 20 + years – 16 hrs./28 day pay period
Employee may accumulate 160 hours vacation time. Vacation is payable on termination.
Sick Leave:
Shift Personnel: 40 hour/Week Personnel:
1-5 years – 12 hrs./28 day pay period 1-20+ years – 8 hrs./28 day pay period
5-10
years – 14 hrs./28 day pay period
10-15
years – 16 hrs./28 day pay period
15-20 years – 18 hrs./28 day pay period
20 + years – 20 hrs./28 day pay period
Employee may accumulate 2,080 hours sick leave time. Sick leave is not payable on termination
except under the following criteria.
After an employee obtains 15 years of paid service with North Chatham FD
They will be paid for a percentage of their accumulated sick leave upon
leaving the department. The rate paid to the employee will be based on
the median yearly income from the beginning until the end of there
employment.
The following scale will be used.
Years of Service Percentage Paid
15-20
25%
20-25 50%
25-30 75%
30+ 100%
Holiday Pay:
All shift employees are expected to work on all holidays. Shift employees that work on the holidays recognized by North Chatham FD will be paid double their regular hourly rate.
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