TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 FIREFIGHTER-TRAINEE RECRUITMENT The District is seeking highly energetic and motivated candidates for the entry-level position of Firefighter-Trainee. Under supervision, the Firefighter-Trainee is expected to function as a member of a company; assigned to prevent, control, and extinguish fires; perform basic life support medical care; perform rescue operations and maintenance duties. Incumbents are expected to exercise initiative and some independent decision making in assigned work details and carry out all instructions, directives and lawful orders, and participate in District training activities. TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER-TRAINEE SALARY: $3,342 PER MONTH BENEFITS: Subject to eligibility requirements • Promoting an understanding of basic • PERS 2.7% @57 firefighting methodology for individuals • Medical $664 maximum per month seeking to become career firefighters • 96 hours of vacation annually • The program consists of a 12-month • Uniforms reimbursed to $500 training program; incumbents may apply for a second 12-month term; Trainees work same 48/96 shifts as career employees SELECTION PROCESS Applicants shall submit a letter of intent, resume and application. Applications will be reviewed, in part, according to the criteria contained in this brochure. The first 200 qualified applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM. The application period will end when 200 applications are received, or on November 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM, whichever comes first. The selection process may include: application screening, oral and written examination, background investigation, medical and physical evaluations. • Week of December 4 - 8, 2017: o Applicants that most meet the District’s needs will be invited to participate in the examination process • Week of December 11 - 15, 2017: o Top scoring candidates from the oral interview examination will be invited to a Fire Chief’s interview o Selected candidate(s) will advance to a background investigation o Successful candidate(s) will be offered a position subject to a physical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation • Start date To Be Determined o It is anticipated that selected candidate(s) will be required to participate in a regional fire academy for approximately 11-12 weeks in 2018. 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: ▪ 18 years of age ▪ High School Diploma (or equivalent) or higher ▪ Must possess a valid CA driver’s license at time of application ▪ Must possess a valid CA EMT-B or EMT- Paramedic card at time of application ▪ Must possess a valid CPAT card at time of application dated within last 6 Tiburon Fire Protection District months (see “How to Apply” for further information) The District: ▪ No tattoo or brand may be visible while The Tiburon Fire Protection District was formed wearing the Class B uniform (TFPD in 1941 and is a combination department with Policy) 24 career and 12 volunteer firefighters under the direction of Chief Richard Pearce. The Desirable Qualifications: District has three shifts with a Battalion Chief, Captain, Engineer, 3 Firefighters and 2 ▪ CFSTES Firefighter I Firefighter-Trainees per shift working a 48/96 ▪ Current firefighting and EMS experience schedule; approximately 33% of the members ▪ College Fire Science studies are licensed paramedics. ▪ NWCG Firefighter Type 2 The District provides emergency response, fire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: prevention and public education to a 6 square mile area. Annually, the District responds to ▪ Ability to learn firefighting tactics and approximately 1600 emergency incidents EMS techniques utilizing a modern fleet of emergency response ▪ Ability to learn the operation and apparatus including 4 Pierce engines, a Rescue maintenance of equipment Ambulance and a Moose fireboat from 2 ▪ Ability to act calmly and effectively in stations. The District belongs to the Southern emergency situations Marin Emergency Paramedic System, a JPA that ▪ Ability to understand and follow oral provides ALS treatment and transportation to and written instructions the residents of the Southern Marin area. ▪ Ability to communicate effectively ▪ Ability to maintain harmonious The Community: relationships with others in a group- The Tiburon Fire Protection District is located in living environment southern Marin County. We are bordered by ▪ Ability to do strenuous physical activity the Richardson Bay, San Francisco Bay, and for extended periods of time Angel Island State Park. We serve the communities of Tiburon, Belvedere, and parts of unincorporated Marin County. Our citizens enjoy spectacular views of the Mount Tamalpais and Angel Island State Parks, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and the Richmond- San Rafael, Golden Gate, and Bay Bridges. 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 How to Apply Applications are available on Tiburon Fire Protection District’s website: www.tiburonfire.org Applications will be accepted at District headquarters, 1679 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, beginning 9:00am November 1, 2017. For applications sent by USPS/FedEx/UPS to be considered, the application must be received prior to the application filing deadline on November 17, 2017 at 5:00pm and must be amongst the first 200 applications submitted. Please include documentation of the minimum qualifications as listed under “Qualifications”. A resume (1-2-page maximum) and/or letter of intent may be included. Do NOT include copies of certifications, classes or licenses other than what meets the stated minimum qualifications. Valid CPAT cards will have a date between May 1, 2017 and November 17, 2017. If your CPAT card is dated January 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017 (or prior to January 2017), you MUST submit proof of registration for renewal, and successfully renew, prior to date of hire. No exceptions. NO INQUIRIES OR APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO: NOVEMBER 1, 2017. Please do not call the station regarding application questions. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INQUIRIES TO: [email protected] After November 1, 2017, station visits are by appointment only. Call (415) 435-7200 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to schedule a visit. Selection procedure and timelines are subject to change. 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org .