Auxiliary Firefighter

cityofnovi; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

457 & Roth IRA retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

City of Novi is seeking an Auxiliary Firefighter to support the Fire Department. You will work 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends, responding to emergencies and performing service work as required.

Applicants must meet Michigan Fire Fighter I & II, EMT, HazMat certifications, pass CPAT and NIMS tests, and reside within 40 miles of Novi. A union contract governs this position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess Michigan Fire Fighter I & II certifications, Michigan EMT license, and HazMat Awareness/Operations.
• Candidates must live within 40 miles of City of Novi and pass CPAT/NIMS exams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests and emergencies including storms, medical, fires.
• Work 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Perform service work and other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Firefighter I & II

EMT license

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Hazardous Materials Operations

Driver's license

Job description

Have you dreamed of becoming a superhero? Now is your chance! Come apply to be a local superhero as an Auxiliary Firefighter with the City of Novi Fire Department.

As an Auxiliary Firefighter you will work a 12-hour shift covering the City days, nights and/or weekends, responding to requests for service and emergencies such as storms, medical emergencies, fires, and perform service work as needed. The Auxiliary Firefighter position works well for those superheroes looking for work outside of the traditional hours of 9-to-5.

Auxiliary Firefighters must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Michigan Driver's License and safe driving record, possess the Michigan Fire Fighter I & II certifications, Michigan EMT license, and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification. Candidates must live within 40 miles of the City of Novi and also have the ability to pass the CPAT and NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.

The Auxiliary Firefighter position is covered under the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters union contract which can be found here: https://cityofnovi.org/services/human-resources/contracts-and-administrative-personnel-policy/

Compensation & Benefits: $26.30/hour. Benefits include a City-sponsored Employee Assistance Program, retirement savings plans (457 & Roth IRA), $1,000/fiscal year Tuition Reimbursement, and gym membership/mental health app reimbursement program.

Conditional Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are contingent upon passing the CPAT (CPATs passed within the last year will be accepted), a background investigation, a physical examination and a drug screen (we test for marijuana), and a psychological exam. Please be aware that the pre-employment process can take up to three months to complete.

Questions about the Auxiliary Firefighter position or application accommodation requests can be directed to the Human Resources department by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 248-347-0452. The promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. The City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.