Firefighter/EMT (Uncertified)

Tier: 1

Department: Fire

Supervisor: Captain, Lieutenant

Location: 15482 K Road Mayetta, Ks 66509

Pay Range: $20.47 - $23.54

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• • Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
  • Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

  Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

Under the direction of a shift officer, Captain, and/or Lieutenant, protect life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical care. Perform work on a full-time basis in an hourly position. The 12-hour shifts begin at 7 am and end at 7 pm the same day. The duty days and hours will be on a rotating schedule and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. The position provides enrolled members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and/or a Child of an enrolled Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation member the opportunity to gain work experience and offers on-the-job training to become a certified Firefighter/EMT. The training required after hire is supported and funded by the Fire Department. In consideration for this training, the employee must agree to sign a 36-month pro-rated contract committing them to reimburse the PBPN for the training costs if the employee separates from service prior to the end of the 36 months.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements: 

Driving Requirements: Valid driver's license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.

Experience:One year of employment or currently attending vocational training. Kansas class B non-commercial license (or higher, within 6 months of hire.) A record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment.

Education:High school Diploma or GED.
o American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Certification (within 2 months of hire)
o AHA, Red Cross, or other national standard First Aid Certification (within 2 months of hire)
o National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100, 200,700, & 800 (within 2 months of hire.)
o Successful completion of a Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course of instruction and certification as a Kansas EMT (within 12 months of hire.)
o Successful completion of a firefighting academy and certify at the Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and HAZMAT Operations level (within 12 months of hire.)