Fire Fighter Trainee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent. College-level course work in fire science, fire administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which produces the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
• Must obtain Class C with F endorsement or comparable license from their state of primary residence within two (2) years from the date of hire.
• Must have a valid Southern Nevada Health District or National Registry EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic certification/license at time of conditional job offer.
• Must have successfully completed a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the time of a conditional job offer. The College of Southern Nevada offers options, among many others, for testing.   
• Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, drug screen, physical examination, and psychological evaluation prior to formal job offer.

ASSESSMENT/SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit an application through the City’s application system.
2. Register and test with National Testing Network (Weighted 85%) - Qualifying applicants MUST complete an online exam through National Testing Network.
3. Virtual Interview (Weighted 100%) - Qualifying candidates will then be invited to an oral interview.
4. Chief’s Interview - Top scoring candidates will be invited to a Chief’s interview.
5. Candidate Physical Ability Test (Pass/Fail) - (by the time of a conditional offer)
6. Must possess Southern Nevada Health District or National Registry EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic certification by the time of conditional offer. 
7. Selection/Offers
8. Background Check, Psychological Evaluation, Drug Screening and Medical Exam. (Candidates that pass all pre-employment screenings will receive a final offer.)
9. Fire Academy

Candidate Communication

Email will be the primary communication method during the entire recruitment process. It is a good idea to check your emails regularly while you are active in the process, checking your spam or trash folders.

All persons who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for this position are personally responsible for submitting a completed online application, obtaining passing scores of the required NTN Test.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

To view the full benefits description click the link: Benefits and Perks 

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6
 

Contact Information
Victor Figueroa 
Email: figueroav@cityofnorthlasvegas.com