Service Desk Analyst - IT Professional I - R16609
City of Dubuque Personnel Office
Firefighter
Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high angle, confined space and river rescues and other emergencies; performs primary patient care under medical protocols or on-line medical control; occasionally drives fire apparatus and emergency medical vehicles; participates in fire prevention, inspections, station maintenance and training activities; performs other duties as required.
APPLICATIONS: Please submit a Civil Service Application to the City Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2007. Applications may be obtained at the City Personnel Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864. The Personnel Office may be contacted at 563-589-4125 or citypers@cityofdubuque.org. The Civil Service Application, Benefit Summary and Job Description are available at www.cityofdubuque.org. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
SPECIAL NEEDS - DISABILITY SERVICES: Persons taking the Civil Service examination for this position, who may need reasonable accommodations or other service requirements during the administration of the examination, should notify the Personnel Office at 563- 589-4125 by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2007.
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Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
The employee in this class is responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. The work in this class demands heavy physical labor for periods of varying duration under hazardous conditions and in all weather conditions. The work requires adherence to departmental rules and regulations. Supervisors make assignments of specific tasks and indicate methods and procedures to be followed. Assignments may be made through either oral or written instructions. The work is closely inspected in process and upon completion.
Examples Of Work (illustrative Only)
ESSENTIAL: Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work; adheres to scene safety standards; operates equipment and assists in the suppression of fires and in the protection of life and property; participates in overhaul of fire scenes (post extinguishment), performs clean-up and helps prepare equipment and vehicles for further alarms; responds as a member of a two person ambulance team performing patient care, emergency driving, documentation and clean up of ambulance vehicles; operates and troubleshoots life support equipment; assists in maintaining the readiness of the ambulance fleet and equipment; assists in maintaining fire apparatus, ambulances and equipment, fire stations and grounds; participates in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical matter and attendance at scheduled drills and classes; performs fire prevention inspections and rental housing inspections; acts as a paramedic responder to emergency medical and accident calls;
• This includes $1,260 for paramedic certification pay.
responds to major alarms while off duty when required; through certified continuing education programs maintains State of Iowa certification as an EMT-paramedic.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
ESSENTIAL: Ability to read and understand department policies, rules and regulations and fire codes; ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective reasonable course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; ability to write clear and accurate reports; physical agility; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to learn technical fire fighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; ability to maintain medical certification as a paramedic; ability to operate and manipulate fire apparatus; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees and the general public; ability to function under extreme physical and mental stress; ability to perform heavy physical labor and maintain a high degree of physical fitness; demonstrated ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships; demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team; desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class "D" Chauffeur's license. Possession of a current State of Iowa EMT-Paramedic certificate at the time of appointment.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: The City of Dubuque, Iowa Civil Service Commission will be conducting a written entrance examination and physical agility test for the position of Firefighter on November 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the fire training facility located at 14928 Public Safety Way in Dubuque, Iowa. Please bring a photo identification to the test. At the time of the written examination, applicants must be 18 years of age or older; possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; possess a current State of Iowa EMT-Paramedic certificate or be eligible for Iowa endorsement of another state’s paramedic certification or the National Registry’s Paramedic credentials; or have completed or be enrolled in a certified paramedic training program that will make the candidate eligible for Iowa endorsement upon completion of the program. A pre-employment drug screen will be administered prior to appointment.
Government Administration
Information Technology
Full-time