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NOTICE OF HIRING OF: PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

CITY OF CHARLESTON FIREFIGHTERS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 2749 CHARLESTON, WV 25330

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2012, the Charleston Firefighters Civil Service Commission was notified by the Honorable Danny Jones, Mayor of the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, that vacancies exist within the Charleston Fire Department for the positions of a PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC, and has requested the Charleston Firefighters Civil Service Commission to establish an Eligibility List for appointment to the positions of Probationary Firefighter Paramedic. THEREFORE, all persons desiring to seek employment with the Charleston Fire Department, City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, please TAKE NOTICE as follows:

  1. A competitive written examination will be administered by the Charleston Firefighters Civil Service Commission at the Charleston Civic Center in the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the 0' day of June, 2012. All applicants are required to check in with the Registration Desk at 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2012.
  2. An eligible paramedic may sign up for the position.
  3. To be eligible to take the examination, each interested person must file an application with the Charleston Fire Department, Recruiting Office, located at 808 Virginia Street West, Charleston, West Virginia, or at the City Clerk's office in the City Building, corner of Virginia and Court Streets, Charleston, West Virginia.
  4. Beginning on April 2, 2012 through May 15, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays), applications will be available for use in enrolling for the examination. Applications may be obtained at the City Clerk's office in the City Building, corner of Virginia and Court Streets, Charleston, West Virginia. All completed applications for the written examination for the position of Probationary Firefighter Paramedic must be submitted to the City Clerk's office in the City Building, corner of Virginia and Court Streets, Charleston, West Virginia, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2012.
  5. (a) Applicants may not be under the age of 18 years nor over the age of 35 years on the date of his or her application. Satisfactory proof of age shall be required of each applicant upon submission of his or her application. (b) All applicants must: (i) possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, (ii) have no felony convictions, (iii) have no convictions within five (5) years of a misdemeanor offense involving larceny, false swearing, gambling, or other crime indicating questionable moral character, (iv) must have no habitual use of alcohol or drugs, and (v) for the position of Probationary Firefighter Paramedic the applicant must be a Certified Paramedic and, if a nonresident of West Virginia, must be able to obtain certification in West Virginia.
  6. All applicants successfully completing the written examination for the position of Probationary Firefighter Paramedic shall be required to submit to the following additional examinations:
    1. Pass one or more medical examinations on the requirements of NFPA 1582 of the Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters. Inquiry about the Standard may be made to the Fire Chief at the Recruiting Office.
    2. Pass the physical agility examination that complies with the requirements of the Charleston Fire Department. Inquiry about these requirements may be made to the Fire Chief at the Recruiting Office.
    3. A background investigation to verify all pertinent information concerning the applicant; and
    4. Psychological testing to determine the applicant's suitability for appointment.
  7. All written tests shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Guidelines of Employees Selection Procedures, 28 CFR 50.14 and 29 CFR 51.53.

CHARLESTON FIREFIGHTERS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Arden J. Curry, II, Attorney for the Charleston Firefighters Civil Service Commission

City Collector - Cashier

POSTED: May 11, 2012 - May 25, 2012

CLASSIFICATION: C-4

WAGE/SALARY: $24,613.63 - $29,263.93

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsible for processing daily payments of all City taxes and fees, including, but not limited to parking tickets, municipal fees, building permits, Hotel/ Motel Taxes, Public Utility Taxes, B&O Taxes and City Service Fees. Ensure daily receipts are processed timely and credited to the proper fund. Ensure receipts are balanced and reconciled to the cashiering system daily. Prepare daily collections reports to be submitted to Head Cashier. Assists in maintaining and updating fee bills to determine proper ownership and any other duties assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Valid WV Drivers License. Experience working with the public.  Experience with basic math computation.  Must have computer experience. Prior cashiering or bank teller experience preferred, but not required.

OTHER COMMENTS: Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others.  Ability to greet and serve the public with a positive and friendly attitude.

Equipment Maintenance - Light Line Technician (Diesel/Truck Mechanic) re-post

POSTED: May 11, 2012 - May 25, 2012

CLASSIFICATION: PG-5

WAGE/SALARY: $27,552.45 - $31,994.69

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Perform preventative maintenance service operations, diagnosis and repair of mechanical concerns to City fleet vehicles. Perform DOT vehicle inspections, complete reports which summarize vehicle condition and detail needed repairs. Operate all fleet vehicles to verify symptom or fault correction. Perform equipment test drives to confirm complete repairs.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Must have a West Virginia CDL Class A Drivers License (or acquire within 6 months of hire date).   

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Three years or more of hands-on motor vehicle mechanical trouble shooting and repair exclusive of training. Technical School graduate with major in either automotive or truck maintenance and repair.

OTHER COMMENTS: Must have 2 ASE Certification. Must hold or acquire a WV Motor Vehicle Inspector’s License all within 6 months of assuming the position.  Successfully demonstrate ability to perform repairs. Achieve a satisfactory score on mechanic’s job knowledge written exam before assuming duties. Must be able to repair tires in the shop as well as in the field.  Must provide own mechanic’s hand tools of suitable quality and quantity.

THE CITY OF CHARLESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER