Fire Fighter Trainee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintains satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• 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.
• EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic at time of conditional 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. Please ensure you 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, and 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