Fire Engineer
City of Wilmington, NC
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Job summary
The City of Wilmington, NC is hiring Fire Engineers. This role serves as the second in command to the Company Officer, leading tasks at emergencies and in the fire station, and may assume lead in the officer's absence.
It requires maintaining training and firefighting knowledge, and ensuring safe apparatus operation during fire and EMS responses. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of full-time experience with a career fire department, and essential
Qualifications
- Minimum of High school degree or GED.
- Minimum of 4 years of full time experience with a career fire department.
- Valid driver’s license.
- NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter.
- NCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with NC reciprocity.
- Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
Responsibilities
- Serves as second in command to Company Officer and conducts tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station.
- May assume lead in absence of Company Officer and carry out supervisory responsibilities.
- Maintains documents and training/knowledge of firefighting principles and practices.
- Ensures safe response of firefighting apparatus and personnel to fire/EMS alarms.
- May temporarily assume incident commander roles (Safety Officer, RIT, or Accountability Officer).
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Battalion Chief.
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Job description
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Wilmington Fire Department is hiring Fire Engineers! The purpose of this position is to protect life and property of the citizens of Wilmington. Serves as second in command to the Company Officer; implementing, directing, and conducting tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station. May assume the lead in the absence of the Company Officer and carry out supervisory responsibilities; maintaining documents; and maintaining training and knowledge of firefighting principles and practices. Also, provides for the safe response of the firefighting apparatus and personnel to fire and EMS alarms. May temporarily assume the role of incident commander (Safety Officer, RIT Member, or Accountability Officer) at emergency scenes. Performs all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary at the discretion of the Battalion Chief.
- Upload certification/proof of EACH required qualification
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Certification numbers will not be accepted in lieu of uploaded documents.
- Submit a Letter of Recommendation from your supervisor
- Ensure all certifications are in your training folder
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to frequently check their e-mails after the closing of the post to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. If selected to move forward, applicants will receive their scheduled date and time for testing and interview, and all supporting information that may be needed. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Missing an email will not be an accepted justification for missed assessments.
The Career Plan Report shall be a document that details the candidate's professional growth. The document will describe the candidate's Experience, Formal Education, Professional Development, and Organizational Commitment. The assessment must be completed in accordance with the specific guidelines included in Section 8 of the Promotion Process Engineer/ Lieutenant/ Captain/ Battalion Chief/ Assistant Chief (210). Assessment documentation will be supplied to candidates at required WFD Candidate School sessions outlined below.
All candidates submitting an application must attend one of the virtual sessions below in order to meet this requirement for qualification. Participant attendance will be taken at beginning of the meeting.
- October 26 : 09:00-10:00 AM EST
- October 27 : 1:30-2:30 PM EST
Candidates who pass the minimum qualification screenings of the process will continue through the following phases:
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Phase I – By closing date (Nov 1)
Career Plan Report – Top 20 candidate scores move forward
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Phase II – Tentative Nov 16-17
Fire Problem – 35% of final score
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Phase III – Tentative Nov 16-17
Interview – 25% of final score
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Phase IV – Tentative Nov 23-24
Pumping Practical – 40% of final score
- Phases II‑IV require candidates to have a passing score of 70% or higher to move forward.
The cumulative scores obtained in phases II‑IV of the process determine the final ranking of the candidates. A candidate that scores less than 70% at any phase, or overall, will not be eligible for the final list. This selection process will produce a certified roster in rank order. When a vacancy occurs the Fire Chief will select the top candidate on the certified list unless a written disciplinary action has been taken or poor performance has been documented as per the Promotional Procedures for Engineer. In the event of a tie after the final score, promotion will be determined by the final score provided on the Career Plan Report. The eligibility roster generated by this promotional process will expire 1 calendar year from the certification date.
For external candidates selected for hire, the anticipated Engineer orientation date will be February 8, 2027.
- Serves as second in command to Company Officer by implementing, directing, and conducting tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station, may assume the lead in absence of the Company Officer. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, tactical guidelines and applicable laws.
- Assists Company Officer in preparing reports as required, demonstrating general knowledge of forms used and ability to complete forms in timely and accurate manner.
- Drives, maintains, spots, and operates fire apparatus. Secures a water supply and enhances the execution of the safety and operational need on emergency scenes.
- Participates in continuous professional and personal development by attending training in areas such as fire ground operations, EMT, search and rescue, driver/operator training, NIMS, physical fitness, hazmat operations, water rescue, car seat technician, SCBA technician, and fire boat operations.
- Performs operational support and administrative duties by facilitating fire prevention education, fire truck displays, station tours, installing smoke detectors, performing duties as a car seat technician and assisting the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Assist Company Officer with planning, organizing, conducting and documenting training activities and/or maintaining training hours, and keeping current with materials, instruction of co-workers, and documentation.
- Acts as Team Leader for routine station duties, tasks or other functions, including but not limited to housekeeping and grounds maintenance, equipment checks and station/equipment maintenance.
- Will perform all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary.
- Education:
- Minimum of High school degree or GED
- Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of full time experience with a career fire department
- Minimum Requirements for all candidates:
- Valid driver’s license
- NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter
- NCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with the ability to obtain North Carolina reciprocity
- Hazardous Materials Operations certification
- Additional Requirements by Applicant Type:
- Internal Applicants (Current Employees):
- Must possess valid Class B in the state you reside
- Must possess completed Engineer Task Book
- Must meet all apparatus certification requirements as set forth by the Training Department
- Have no more than two points on record for a preventable vehicle or nonvehicle accident within 12 months of the closing date
- Have no formal disciplinary action above a first written reminder within 12 months of the closing date
- Most recent annual performance rating must be "Meets Expectations" or better
- Must provide a letter from his/her immediate supervisor recommending the candidate for the position and stating that the candidate meets job requirements as outlined in the Engineer’s job description and is ready for the position
- External Applicants:
- NC Class B must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
- Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 certification within six (6) months of hire
- Must complete the Engineer Task Book within six (6) months of hire
- Must meet all apparatus certification requirements as set forth by the Training Department within six (6) months of hire
- Internal Applicants (Current Employees):
- Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining all required certifications and credentials within the specified timeframes.
- Failure to meet certification requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- A driving history and a criminal history check will be performed on all internal candidates who are placed on the certified roster for promotion.
- Required documentation submitted to HR
- Copy of a High School Diploma, High School Transcript or GED Certificate. Note: Copy of a College Diploma and/or official or unofficial transcript may be attached in lieu of High School Diploma and/or HS Transcripts. Continuing education credits are not accepted
- Driving History Check, Personal and Professional Reference Checks, Fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check
- This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) requires an applicant for employment that "works with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26(Download PDF reader), the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.
- Post-offer Pre-Employment Physical, Stress Test and Drug Screen
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
- Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
- Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
- Free on-site city gym access
- Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
- 6-weeks paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
- Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Tuition assistance benefits
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
- NC Local Government Retirement System – All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
- Deferred Compensation – For all employees, the city contributes 4.5% of salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution and the City contributes an additional 3% of salary to the 457 plan for Public Safety Fire employees. In addition, the City offers to match an employee contribution dollar for dollar up to 3% of the annual salary for Public Safety Fire employees to the 457 plan. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
- Social Security benefits – calculated under Windfall Elimination Provision
- Sick Leave – 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave – Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays – 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1500 annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement Leave – School Support Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.**
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