Part Time Paid-On-Call Firefighter

The City of North St. Paul is currently accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Firefighters. This position is ideal for individuals who want to serve their community, whether you have no prior experience or already hold fire service certifications.

Position Overview

Paid-on-call firefighters respond to a wide range of emergency and non-emergency incidents, including fires, medical calls, accidents, and public safety situations. Members of the department play a critical role in protecting the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors.

In addition to emergency response, firefighters support the community through fire prevention, inspections, investigations, and public education programs.

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Works under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, receives task supervision from all Chief Officers and Team Leaders.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to serve your community and be part of a respected team, apply online today: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/6F0D4D23B841064EF89D994B267F3180/jobs/37427

For questions, contact: Fire Chief Jason Mallinger 651-747-2552, jason.mallinger@northstpaul.org

Schedule

There is no set schedule; you are called in to respond to emergencies and attend meetings and training events as required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current, valid MN Driver’s License
• Must have a (10) minute response time to our station located at 2400 Margaret Street in North Saint Paul, MN 55109 from your primary residence.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.

Preferred (not required):

• Firefighter I & II certification
• EMT certification
• Fire-related or technical college coursework

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skills to communicate with a variety of individuals and handle a variety of customer service situations.
• Basic knowledge of building construction and electrical wiring.
• Ability to use various office equipment and software programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizen commissions, council members, staff from other public agencies, and citizens.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness and perform the duties of a firefighter.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include: standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or crawling.  The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and perform all functions of a firefighter.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Follows Chain of Command

Safety

It is the responsibility of all City staff to promote and contribute to a safe work environment. This is accomplished by proactively identifying and correcting the unsafe conditions or notifying the appropriate personnel to address the problem.

All employees shall follow all City and other applicable safety policies and procedures related to the job. Operates all equipment according to proper safety procedures and standards; does not exceed load limits, performance abilities, and adheres to all traffic laws.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret detailed instructions, correspondence, and procedural manuals, City policies, ordinances, and contracts, and state statutes. Ability to use grammar and spelling to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Mathematic Skills

Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Ability to create tables and graphs and effectively communicate analytical conclusions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve and deal with practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or other forms.

Training & Certification

No experience? No problem.

New hires without certifications will receive paid training through the department, including:

• Firefighter I & II
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
• Emergency Medical training

All training hours are compensated. Firefighters are paid monthly for calls, training, and drills.

Benefits

• Serve and protect your community
• Work alongside a dedicated, team-oriented department Paid training: no prior experience required
• Access to modern equipment, apparatus, and facilities
• Pension plan (vesting after required years of service)