Firefighter/EMT-B

Applicants who fail the written entrance examination can re-apply during the next recruitment process; however, applicants who fail the written entrance examination a total of two (2) times consecutively are not eligible to re-apply for a period of two (2) years from the date of the last examination attempt.Applicants that are successful in the panel interview will proceed to a Chief's interview. - If the applicant is not selected for hire, that applicant is not eligible for a Firefighter/EMT position with the City of Ottawa for a period of two (2) years from the date of the Chief's interview.Applicants selected for the one (1) year eligibility list will be contacted if a position opens within that one-year time frame. - If an applicant is interested in a position at that time, they will be asked to come in for another Chief's interview. - If the applicant is not successful after the Chief's interview, that applicant will not be eligible for a Firefighter/EMT position for two (2) years from the date of the last Chief's interview.Residency Requirements: Regular part-time and regular full-time employees shall, within one year of date of hire, establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of the Ottawa City Hall, and within the state of Kansas.Additional Information:High School Diploma or GED is required. - Requires a valid Kansas driver's license and insurable by the City's insurance carrier.Must possess and maintain throughout employment a Kansas or National EMT or higher certification and complete all other assigned trainings.Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Powered by JazzHR