Job Summary

OVERVIEW
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.

With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.

The City of Kingman Department of Economic Development launched its newly-updated website, www.ChooseKingman.com, with a new design and enhanced features. The site is one part of ongoing efforts and commitment to ensure the support of Kingman’s growing economy, with continued resources and materials that are readily available and widely circulated.

Please see our fiscal year 2022-2023 Budget Book and our Go Kingman page for more information.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• New employees accrue vacation at 8.18 hours per pay period up to a max of 266 hours
• Sick days
• Holiday per, including a floating Birthday Holiday
• 10 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually
• A robust wellness program with participation incentives, including up to $200 redeemable annually. The program includes more than a dozen on-site wellness screenings and challenges.
• First-in-class medical, dental and vision benefits with premiums and out-of-pocket maximums that out-compete most local employers. If you elect the High-Deductible Health Plan, we contribute up to $700 - $1400 to your Health Savings Account annually dependent on coverage level.
• Recognition programs for customer service and safety, including the opportunity for cash bonuses.
• Employee and employer contributions to the PSPRS - Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Arizona)
• Tuition Assistance reimbursable up to $4,500 annually.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Complete on-line application materials.
2) Attach professional resume with on-line application materials.
3) This position requires FireTEAM and a valid NTN CPAT through National Test Network (NTN). Only a CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) from an officially designated CPAT location will be accepted. All testing must be completed in order for application packet to be reviewed. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Fire and sign up for the Kingman Fire Department.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and CPAT testing (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com).
• Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.fireteamtest.com.
• Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays.
• Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

Upon completion of the entry level exam and CPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Kingman Fire Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and the physical abilities test will be placed on the eligibility list to be provided by NTN.

Review of applications and NTN eligibility list will be reviewed by Kingman Fire Department throughout the fiscal year. Based on results of review, candidates may be invited to participate in other stages of department's selection process as needed to fill department vacancies or to establish a hiring register.

Duties will include protecting life and property through emergency incident intervention; performing fire suppression and fire prevention duties, and providing basic life support emergency medical care is given at a minimum of the Basic EMT Level in the pre-hospital setting to assist victims of illness or injury. Works in support of a 24/7 operational environment and is subject to call in/call back to support the operational needs of the department. Candidates should possess the abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department members; apply principles, practices and methods of current fire fighting techniques; effectively learn how to operate and maintain assigned fire department equipment; meet such physical requirements as established by a competent medical authority.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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  Graduate from high school or GED;
• Course work showing educational requirements meeting NFPA 1001.
• Arizona State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician at the basic level or higher.
• Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter Level I or equivalent.
• Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter Level II or equivalent.
• Arizona State Certification at the Hazardous Materials Awareness Level or equivalent.
• Arizona State Certification at the Hazardous Materials Operations Level or equivalent

REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of valid Arizona Driver's License;
• Certification as an EMT at a minimum of Basic Level in the state of Arizona;
• Arizona State Certification at the Firefighter II Level or equivalent;
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• May be required to be a Certified Emergency Paramedic.
• May be required to be a Certified Hazardous Materials Technician.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

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  Responds to fire, medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue emergencies to perform essential functions.
• Searches for and rescues occupants, ventilating structures, protects property by salvaging contents, and applies water and chemicals to fires.
• Cleans and maintains assigned fire station on a regular schedule to include minor maintenance and repair of quarters and grounds.
• Attends and participates in regular and special trainings and drills.
• Performs fire prevention inspections and checks burn permit sites.
• Performs station requests for blood pressure checks.
• Completes all required records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs medical skills within scope of medical certification in accordance with current medical control protocols.
• Cleans and maintains assigned apparatus and equipment; replaces medical supplies and equipment used during emergency response.
• Lays and connects hose lines, directs water and pressure streams, use chemical extinguishers, raises and climbs ladders, ventilates buildings, rescues persons.
• Operates all types of bars, hooks, lines, forcible entry tools, and other rescue equipment.
• Performs first responder hazardous materials procedures.
• Makes sound decisions and quickly reacts positively under stressful conditions which typically entail the life or well-being of a citizen or public safety member who is in danger.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Works 48 hour, rotating shifts in support of a 24/7 emergency services department. Will be required to work early mornings, evenings, graveyards, weekends and holidays as necessitated to assigned shift rotation and schedule.
• This position is subject to overtime and emergency recall during non-working hours due to staff shortage and/or operational needs.
• Maintains professional and effective working relationships by providing exceptional customer service and must be able to harmoniously work in a team environment.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to maintain physical conditioning.
• Firefighters assigned as Certified Emergency Paramedics must perform these duties within the regulations and guidelines of the State of Arizona.
• Firefighters assigned to the Hazardous Materials Team, as a Hazardous Materials Technician must meet the certification requirements and standards of the State of Arizona
• Maintain regular attendance and recognize attendance as an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Participates in shift meetings and special projects.
• Assists in public education classes and station tours.
• Acts in fire engineer's position on occasion, after proper training.
• Performs other related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and direction from the Company Officer either directly or through the assigned fire engineer. The Company Officer reviews work through performance reviews and conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Occasionally when temporarily assigned as an engineer. Direction to career or part-time firefighters may occur at calls for service.

Miscellaneous

WORK CONTACTS

• Considerable contact with the general public and other first responders in the field or fire station setting.
• Regular contact with other public safety and pre-hospital providers.
• Regular contact with other city employees.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS
It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness.

All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Click here to see the Physical Demands.

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.