Salary : $45,448.00 AnnuallyLocation : Little Rock, ARJob Type: Full Time Civil Service PositionJob Number: FR-2024-10Department: Fire Department - RecruitmentOpeningDate: 10/01/2024Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: IAFFSupervisory Responsibility?: NoOn-Line Applications Only?: YesDepartment:: Fire DepartmentGrade: 211The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.JOB OBJECTIVE: To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance. Essential FunctionsFor a complete job description to include all essential functions for position, please visit our webpage Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed After successful completion of the Little Rock Fire Academy, recruits will become 56 hour employees, and be compensated at a rate of $44,437.12 per year. Application Requirements
- Accepting online applications only.
- Application and supplemental questions required by closing date.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- A confirmation notice will be sent to the applicant's email address once the application has been submitted. It is recommended that applicants keep a copy of this notice as verification of application submission.
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- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their or by contacting Human Resources at (501) ###-#### if they are having computer difficulties.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application and / or testing process, you must notify the City of LR Labor and Employee Relations Division PRIOR to the date of your written examination. The request may be made via email to Military scheduling accommodations should be submitted via email to SELECTION PROCESS: STEP #1 - APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit applications and supplemental information questions on-line here. Supplemental questions will be used for eligibility screening for job requirements available for review here.STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAM: Scheduling notices will be sent via email to all eligible candidates These appointments are available on a first-come first served-basis. The written exams will be conducted the weeks of November 4 - 15th, 2024: Dates, times and locations to be determined. Study guides for the NFSI written exam are not required but are available for purchase at the candidate's expense from the vendor's website Step #3 - PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING: Candidates eligible for the Physical Agility testing will be notified via email. Testing will be administered at LRFD Training the week of December 9th, 2024. Dates/times will be will be provided to eligible candidates via email.Step #4 - STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Interviewswill be administered the week of January 6th, 2025. Dates/times will be will be provided to eligible candidates via email.Step #5 - ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates that successfully complete all steps of the hiring process will be placed on an eligible list ranked by composite score. These rankings will be used to select the candidates for the 2025 Fire Academy, tentative start date 3/20/2025.Additional information regarding the selection and hiring process is included in the candidate packet that will sent to you via email. There is also additional information, to include a video of the Physical Agility Test on the Human Resources web page at City of Little Rock BenefitsFirefighter BenefitsWork uniforms and turnouts (protective clothing used by Fire employees) are furnished by the City.Firefighters accrue sick leave and vacation leave as per the IAFF Union Agreement dated 2018-2019. The agreement may be viewed by visiting our website:All fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters will accrue sick leave at the following rate:Up to 4 years = 15 days per year (13.8500 hours per pay period)4 years and over = 12 days per year (11.080 hours per pay period) All forty (40) hour Firefighters will accrue sick leave at the following rate:Up to 4 years = 15 days per year (4.617 hours per pay period)4 years and over = 12 days per year (3.700 hours per pay period) Firefighters will accrue vacation as follows: Year of Service 56-hour employee 40 hour employee1 year - 4 years...................... 7 tours................................15 tours5 years - 9 years....................8 tours................................17 tours10 years - 14 years................10 tours...............................20 tours15 years - 17 years................12 tours...............................23 tours18 years plus..........................13 tours...............................24 toursLeave accrues one year earlier than stated above so that the time is already accrued by the time these years of service designations are reached.Longevity Pay - Five (5) dollars per month for each year of service up to and including the 15th year, six (6) dollars per month for each year of service from the 16th year through the completed 25th year.The City will the cost of the employee portion for the City's health coverage for those employees who participate in the wellness component of the health care plan. Any employee who does not participate in the wellness plan will pay a cost established by the City towards individual coverage. The City will make available optional dependent health coverage, which may also include a requirement to participate in a wellness component. The City's contribution may vary based upon the dependents participation in the wellness component.The City will provide employee dental insurance at no cost to the employee. The City will pay six dollars ($21.94) per month toward the cost of family dental coverage for the duration of this memorandum.The City will provide, from the first day of hire, at no cost to the employee $25,000 life and $25,000 A D & D insurance, or an amount equal to the employee's annual salary, whichever is greater.The City will provide vision insurance at no cost to the employee and will make available dependent vision insurance.Firefighters certified as EMT personnel shall receive an annual allowance of one thousand six hundred eighty ($1,680.00) dollars; payments shall be made on a prorated basis of pay periods per yearRetirement and disability benefits provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program. Other benefits include:Residency Incentive Program up to $5,000.00**Police Recruit Referral Program $500.00** ** Some restrictions applyInformation subject to change without notice01 Are you willing and able to work regular and irregular work shifts, weekends and holidays, and to be recalled to work for emergency and non-emergency reasons?
02 Are you willing and able to obtain an Arkansas EMT license within twelve months from date of hire? NOTE: This training will be provided by LRFD as part of the Fire Academy completed by all new Fire Recruits.
03 Have you graduated from a standard high school or have a high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D.)?
04 Are you a citizen of the United States? NOTE: Citizenship is a requirement for this position.
05 Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense? (NOTE: A felony conviction disqualifies you from employment as a Firefighter with the Little Rock Fire Department)
06 Do you possess OR will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License as required prior to employment as a Little Rock Firefighter?
07 Will you be 35 years of age or older by 3/1/2025? Note: State law prohibits candidates aged 35 and older from participating in the Fire Academy without a sufficient number of years of paid firefighter experience.
08 Will you be at least 21 years of age by 03/1/2025? NOTE: State Law prohibits candidates under the age of 21 from participating in the Fire academy.
09 Do you have 2 or more years of experience as a paid Firefighter? Ensure all years of paid firefighter experience are listed in your application.
10 How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
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