FIREFIGHTER Salary See Position Description Location Mobile County, AL Job Type 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary Job Number #36345-0923 Department Mobile Civil Service Opening Date 10/03/2023 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions General Information This is public safety work engaging directly in firefighting and station and equipment maintenance activities.JurisdictionsYearly RateCity of Mobile$51,402 - $82,174City of Prichard$35,664 - $55,320City of Chickasaw$41,280 - $64,044City of Saraland$41,470 - $66,296City of Bayou La Batre$33,738 - $53,936City of Satsuma$38,507 - $61,560Amended 1/3/25Your application for Firefighter cannot be reviewed until you have attached either a Firefighter I certificate or a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document.Certified applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Firefighter I. Please attach your Firefighter I certificate from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. If your Firefighter I certificate is from outside of Alabama, it would need to be Proboard or IFSAC approved. Certified applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are those who have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a Volunteer Firefighter. Please attach your Volunteer Firefighter certificate and a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Certified Volunteer Firefighter applicants are eligible for the online examination to be waived.Non-certified applicants, please attach a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) document that has been completed within the past year.For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Test and testing locations in Alabama, please click on this link for more information.For more information on the Candidate Physical Ability Testing in Mobile County, please click on this link for more information.Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below. Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Description For details, please see Class Specifications | Firefighter | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Personnel DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers. The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary Yes No 02 Firefighter requires a valid drivers license from your state of residence. NOTE: A valid drivers license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No 03 Are you certified as a Firefighter I from the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission? No Yes No, but I am Certified as a Firefighter I by the Department of the Defense. No, but I am Certified as a Firefighter I by another state and it has been approved by Proboard or IFASC. No, but I am Certified as a Volunteer Firefighter. 04 Are you certified as an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic? Please select the highest level you possess. No Basic EMT Advanced EMT Paramedic 05 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade High School or GED 1 year of college 2 years of college Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelors degree Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Masters degree Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree 06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have Fighting Fires and/or working as a EMT/Paramedic. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 07 Use the dropdown menu to select the option below that most closely represents how much experience you have working in a paramilitary or military organization such as the fire service, law enforcement, or the United States armed services. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in building or worksite safety and/or first aid. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 09 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with the public, providing customer service. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 10 Describe your experience as a Firefighter or related experience, indicating your title(s), name of employer(s), duties and responsibilities, and dates of employment (month/year) tasks were performed with each employer. If you have no related experience, enter "None" in the blank space below. 11 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran. I am not an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran. 12 Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below. 13 Have you ever been convicted of a Felony? Yes No Required Question Employer Mobile County Personnel Board Address P.O. Box 66794 1809 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794 Phone 251 470-7727 Website http://www.personnelboard.org