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2008/02/07

City of Ottawa, Kansas

Position Title: Firefighter/EMT
Position Type: Firefighter
Closed date: 08/07/2008
Job Description
The City of Ottawa, Kansas, a growing community approximately 30 minutes southwest of the Kansas City Metro area, is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Firefighter/EMT. The Firefighter/EMT duties include protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, and providing EMT care where needed. An employee in this class performs specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions, frequently involving considerable physical danger. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the supervising officer, but requires thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods and EMT duties. This is an entry-level position and prior experience in firefighting is not required but is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position. This individual MUST have National and/or Kansas EMT certification at time of application.

Additional Information
HOURS: 24 Hour shift, 212 hours every 28 days. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: MUST be a Franklin County resident within one year of employment. TESTING DATE: Friday, March 14, 2008. HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.HRePartners.com. For additional information, contact the City of Ottawa Human Resources Department by telephone at 785-229-3634 or by e-mail at humanresources@ottawakansas.net. The City of Ottawa, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements
  • Age 18
  • Education High School Diploma or GED
  • Salary Information
    Salary: $29,655 to 41,505 annual

    Contact Information

    humanresources@ottawakansas.net
    City of Ottawa, Kansas
    City Hall, 101 S. Hickory St, P.O. Box 60
    Ottawa, Kansas 66067
    ph: (785)229-3634
    Fax: (785)229-3636

    How To Apply
    To apply for this position, complete an electronic application at www.HRePartners.com. Resumes are optional and can be mailed to City of Ottawa, Human Resources Dept., P.O. Box 60, Ottawa, KS 66067-0060, or e-mailed to humanresources@ottawakansas.net.


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