Fire Fighter jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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FIRE FIGHTER I 

Y01

Applicants:
 
  1. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.
 
  2. Must have a valid driver's license at the time of application.
 
  3. Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
 
  4. Prince George's County High School Fire Science Program graduates (Cadets) who are 17 years of age and will turn 18 years of age before the completion of the Fire Fighter Academy Recruit Class, are eligible to apply IF, AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, they have completed and received the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations.
 
  5. Must pass or have passed the Prince George's County Fire Department's Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with a certification valid through June 2024.
 
  6. Must pass a Background Investigation.
 
  7. Must pass a written examination.

Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.
 
 All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.
 
 All notifications for this position will be made via email, therefore each applicant must update their on-line profile at: www.governmentjobs.com with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".
 
  BENEFITS:

• Annual Leave: 13 days per year for the first three (3) years
• 20 days per year after three (3) years
• 26 days per year after sixteen (16) years
• Personal Leave: 3 days per year
• Holidays: 13 per year (plus Inauguration Day every four years)
• Sick Leave: 15 days per year  
• Military Leave: 15 days per year to employees who are reservists or members of the National Reserve or Guard ordered to active duty or active training duty
• Life Insurance: Paid by County Government
• Medical Benefits: County pays 73% of cost under PPO; 78% of cost under HMO
• Retirement: 20-year service retirement with 50% of salary based on highest two years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 availability for self and household members

  SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:
  • Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) 
  • Written Examination 
  • Background Investigation to include:
       • Credit Check
       • Criminal Background Check
       • Psychological Screening
  • Oral Board Panel Interview
  • Conditional Offer of Employment
  • Medical Examination – complete NFPA 1582 physical
 
  DISQUALIFIERS: The following factors are considered disqualifying and may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George's County Fire Fighter. Each of these disqualifiers will be reviewed for each applicant on an individual basis.
 
  Criminal History
  • Criminal conviction, guilty plea or probation for a felony.
  • Conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (breaking and entering, theft, arson, or assault).
 
  Traffic Violations
  • Four (4) or more negative points on a Maryland Operator's License or the equivalent for out of state licenses until the points expire.
  • One DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation within three (3) years of the date of application. More than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation.
  • Any conviction for serious violations including, but not limited to, manslaughter, hit-and-run with injury, leaving the scene of an accident, eluding police or any suspension, revocation or refused licenses until the license is reinstated.
 
  Drugs
  • Illegal possession, usage, distribution, sale or purchase, of non-prescription narcotics, controlled substances or illegal drugs (such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, etc.).
 
  Other
  • Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of any information on any application, document or in response to any question in the applicant process.
  • History or pattern of alcohol abuse.
  • Previous disqualification from this, or any other public safety agency.
 
  Additional or other reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; failure to meet physical standards; inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Fire/EMS Department.
 
 
 
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  
  Any of the following:
  • Nationally Registered EMT
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • Acceptable Military Service (Honorable Discharge)
  • Veteran's Preference
  • Successful Completion of College Credits
  • Successful Completion of the Prince George's County Fire Cadet Program
 
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  All persons selected for the Fire Fighter I/II position must agree to and sign a Condition of Employment stating the following:
  • At the completion of Fire/EMS Career Recruit School, the employee shall have obtained and thereafter maintain, national certification for EMT, or national certification for Paramedic that meets or exceeds the minimum standard adopted by the department.
  • Maintain a driver operator license for class of vehicle specified by the Fire Chief.
  • Maintain at least an overall satisfactory rating in the County's Past Performance Appraisal System.
  • Participate in and successfully complete a mandatory Physical Fitness Program as designed by the Fire/EMS Department.
  • Successfully complete Fire/EMS Recruit School, the probationary period (1-year), and the Recruit Study Guide under guidelines established by the Fire Chief.
  • Successfully pass ALL Fire/EMS Recruit School courses.
 
  EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
 
  1. Applicants must first pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) 
   This candidate physical ability test (CPAT) consists of eight (8) separate events. The CPAT is a sequence of events requiring the applicant to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to obtain pools of trainable applicants who are physically able to perform essential job duties/tasks at fire scenes.  CPAT Orientation, practice sessions and testing will be tentatively conducted starting May 8, 2023 and will be continuous. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the CPAT process will be provided additional information regarding the written examination.

 
   TO VIEW CPAT INFORMATION PACKET CLICK HERE: Candidate Physical Ability Test
 
   TO VIEW CPAT VIDEO CLICK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLkb3QVk2U

2. Applicants must also pass the Written Examination
  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the CPAT will be provided additional information regarding the written examination and how to register to take the written examination. The information will include the date, the time and location of the examination.
   
  ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:  Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.