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City Of Elk River

<div><p>The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for the position of on-call firefighter. Firefighters provide fire suppression, rescue, medical and other emergency care in accordance with the rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures of the department. Helps keep the department in a constant state of readiness and assists with fire prevention and public education.</p>
<p>
Academy Cadets earn $11.46 per hour. Academy Graduates earn $18.05 per hour.</p>
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Candidates must pass physical agility testing, criminal background check, physical fitness test including drug screen, and psychological assessment.</p>
<p>
Attend the April 30, 2026, fire expo to learn more about being an Elk River Firefighter! Application deadline is May 7, 2026.</p>
<p><b>
Please note!</b> Although Minnesota legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law and prohibits the use of marijuana by firefighters. If a firefighter candidate tests positive for marijuana/cannabis on their pre-employment drug test, they will be denied employment, regardless of recreational use being legal in Minnesota.</p>
<p>
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br>
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.</p>
<p><b>
 </b><b>Click here for Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application</b><b>
</b></p><p><b>Department:</b> Fire<br>
<b>Immediate Supervisor:</b> Lieutenant<br>
<b>Pay Grade:</b> Per City Compensation Plan<br>
<b>FLSA Status:</b> Non-exempt<br>
<b>Positions Supervised:</b> N/A<br>
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<b>Essential Functions</b></p>
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<ul><li>Responds to emergencies as required.</li></ul>
<div><ul><li>Performs firefighting activities, including laying and pulling hose, retrieving and/or setting up equipment, forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation and other fire-scene responsibilities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs rescue/extrication by retrieving and/or setting up equipment, operating equipment or performing other duties.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Renders medical care.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs hazard identification and mitigation activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Investigates alarms.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drives and operates fire fighting apparatus and equipment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs other duties as directed.</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Participates in training.</li></ul>
<div><ul><li>Participates in drills and other department training activities to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends outside training activities such as fire schools, sectional schools, etc.</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Maintains departmental and personal equipment.</li></ul>
<div><ul><li>Maintains tools, apparatus, and equipment in functioning condition.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Keeps the station and premises neat, clean, and in good order at all times.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains fire apparatus and equipment as part of a team under the supervision of an officer.</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Performs fire prevention and public education.</li></ul>
<div><ul><li>Assists with conducting fire prevention, public education, community outreach and other related assignments.</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Performs other essential job duties.</li></ul>
<div><ul><li>Regular and timely work attendance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Follows all safety procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in safety training.</li></ul>
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</div><p><b>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of fire fighting techniques and procedures.</li>
<li>Skill and ability to apply fire fighting techniques and procedures.</li>
<li>Skill in operating various fire fighting apparatus and equipment.</li>
<li>Ability to follow city and department rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures.</li>
<li>Ability to administer first aid and CPR.</li>
<li>Ability to respond to fires during work hours when called upon.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain required attendance and training requirements.</li>
<li>Ability to learn a wide variety of fire fighting duties.</li>
<li>Ability to work with others and effectively carry out orders and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a team member under stress.</li>
<li>Ability to present a positive and professional image of the city and the fire department.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>High school graduate or equivalent.</li>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Valid Class D Minnesota driver license.</li>
<li>Must live within nine (9) minutes of an Elk River fire station.</li>
<li>Must satisfactorily pass the required pre-employment screening, including physical exams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Training in fire fighting techniques.</li>
<li>Experience as a firefighter.</li>
<li>NFPA 1001 Firefighter I &amp; II</li>
<li>First Responder certification.</li>
<li>CPR certification.</li>
<li>Current EMT/Paramedic.</li>
<li>If not self-employed, employer&rsquo;s written permission to attend fires during working hours.</li>
<li>Post secondary or technical college courses in firefighting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Vision: Normal vision needed with or without correction. Requires both near and far acuity.</li>
<li>Hearing: Normal hearing required. To do this work, the on-call firefighter must discriminate among similar sounds in environments with a great deal of background noise.</li>
<li>Lifting: The on-call firefighter will be required to regularly lift heavy objects, sometimes in excess of 100 pounds.</li>
<li>Mobility: The on-call firefighter must be able to walk or crawl while carrying or lifting objects. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs or ladders. Must be able to balance and steady oneself to keep from falling.</li>
<li>Handling: The on-call firefighter must be capable of reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction), handling (sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands), fingering (picking pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers), and feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of the fingertips).</li>
<li>Leg Movement: The on-call firefighter must be capable of applying a leg lock with either leg on a ground ladder to provide a safe anchor when operating hose lines or performing rescue work.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Work Environment</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>The on-call firefighter works both inside where there may be protection from weather conditions and outside where there may be no effective protection from the weather.</p>
</li>
<li><p>The on-call firefighter may work in extreme cold where the temperature is sufficiently low to cause bodily discomfort.</p>
</li>
<li><p>The on-call firefighter may work in extremes of heat where temperatures are sufficiently high to cause bodily discomfort.</p>
</li>
<li><p>The on-call firefighter may encounter wet conditions and high humidity where atmosphere conditions have a moisture content sufficiently high to cause bodily discomfort.</p>
</li>
<li><p>The on-call firefighter may encounter high noise and/or vibration, constant or intermittent.</p></li><br>
</ul>
<p><br>
This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River&rsquo;s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.</p>
<p><i>
This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.</i></p><br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement:</b><br>
To help ensure an adequate response time to emergency calls for service, all on-call firefighters, as a condition of employment, must live within nine (9) minutes of an Elk River fire station. Applications will be initially screened to ensure that they meet the minimum response time requirements as outlined in the position description.</p>
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An initial screening will be done using two free online mapping tools provided by Google (maps.google.com) and Bing (www.bing.com/maps). Public computers are available at the Elk River Library (13020 Orono Parkway).</p>
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Drive times falling between 8-9 minutes and 9-11 minutes will be manually driven by the fire chief or his/her designee prior to a conditional offer of employment being made to a candidate. Any change of residency during employment will require verification to ensure compliance with the nine (9) minute time requirement. The fire chief reserves the right to assign personnel to any station based on current or future staffing and resource needs.</p>
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City of Elk River Application Instructions:</b><br>
Apply online by May 7, 2026.</p></div>

On-Call Firefighter

<p></p><div><p>Elk River is seeking a well-rounded and experienced professional who is looking for an excellent opportunity to lead a high-performing, progressive fire department and to serve as a member of the City of Elk River's leadership team. The Fire Chief reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Fire Department and the emergency management operations of the city. This is a PERA Police &amp; Fire position and the successful candidate for this position will be disqualified from participation in the Elk River Fire Relief Association. The City provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD insurance, flexible spending plan, Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), generous leave plans including ESST, free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and more for qualified employees. Starting salary $149,622. (2026 Salary range: $149,622&ndash;$166,246). (As of 7/1/26 Adjusted salary range of $160,559-$178,399)</p>
<p><b>
City-of-Elk-River-Fire-Chief-Position Brochure</b></p>
<p>
To apply, attach a resume and cover letter and complete this application by April 20, 2026, deadline.</p>
<p>
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.<br>
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>
<p>
Click here for Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application</p>
<p><b>
City of Elk River-Fire Chief-Position Description</b></p>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Department: </b>Fire</p></div><div><br>
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Immediate Supervisor: </b>City Administrator</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Pay Grade: </b>2E</p></div><div><br>
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FLSA Status: </b>Exempt</p></div><div><br>
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Last Updated: </b>(date) 3/2026</p></div></div><br>
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<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Positions Supervised:</b></h4>
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Assistant Fire Chief, Administrative Assistant, Deputy Chief &ndash; Training, Community Risk Reduction Specialist, and indirectly, Paid On-Call Firefighter</p></div></div><br>
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<div> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h4>
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The Fire Chief administers and coordinates activities of the fire department for fire protection, suppression, and prevention for the city and contracting jurisdictions, as well as emergency management and the citywide safety program in the City of Elk River. Responsible for the training and supervision of paid on call firefighters to ensure an effective and efficient operation; surveys building, grounds, and equipment to determine departmental needs; investigates cause of fires.</p>
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</div><br>
 </div></div><p><b>Essential Functions</b></p>
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<ul><li>Performs administrative activities.
<div><ul><li>Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates fire department programs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Creates, plans, and manages department budget.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Plans the staffing, organization, and function of department&rsquo;s human resources to ensure an efficient and effective program for fire prevention and protection.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversees the work of department employees.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Actively participates as a member of the city leadership team to define, establish, and attain the goals of the organization, elected officials, and community.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as a trustee on the Elk River Fire Relief Association.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs timely annual performance reviews of all direct reports.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluates the fire department training program and ensures it meets departmental goals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and implements a public information program for adult and youth regarding fire safety, prevention, and emergency activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes policies and procedures to implement directives from the city administrator and City Council.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops, revises, and implements internal policies, procedures, schedules, and other operating practices, rules and regulations consistent with City Council directives, citywide policies, and ordinances.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares and presents oral and written reports concerning activities of the fire department to the City Council, public commissions, other governmental agencies, or community groups.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Directs and conducts ongoing research into new fire service technologies and trends and recommends implementation of programs to the city administrator and the department to achieve its objectives more efficiently.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies federal, state, and private research and development grants; determines the scope of work for which funds are needed; prepares proposals to obtain grants; administers grant funds accordingly.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains a positive working relationship with Elk River Ambulance and the communities and officials of contractual fire services.</li></ul>
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</li></ul> </div><p>2. Coordinates and manages fire suppression activities.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Maintains department in a continual state of readiness to effectively respond to emergencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluates fire prevention and controls policies by keeping abreast of new methods and incorporates appropriate new methods in department's operation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains appropriate records on fire occurrences, equipment, personnel, training, and all items relating to the fire department.</li></ul>
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</div> </div><p>3. Enforces related codes and ordinances.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Coordinates with the building and zoning department on the enforcement of state and local fire codes when building permits are issued.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reviews plats and development plans prior to final approval.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Investigates fire code complaints and issues corrective orders when appropriate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinates changes in the fire department or fire code ordinances.</li></ul>
</div>
</div> </div><p>4. Manages inspection activities.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Implements inspection program that complies with the International Fire Code.</li></ul>
</div>
</div> </div><p>5. Administers city&rsquo;s emergency management plan.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Serves as the city's emergency management director.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes procedures to respond to hazardous material emergencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinates duties and responsibilities with the city administrator to effectively respond to emergencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains and monitors the emergency warning sirens to ensure adequate coverage in case of an emergency.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains the city&rsquo;s Emergency Operation Plan.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains the city&rsquo;s Emergency Resource Manual.</li></ul>
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</div> </div><p>6. Directs the city&rsquo;s employee safety programs.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Manages all city safety programs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Leads the Safety Committee meetings and activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Enforces safety policies and procedures and investigates claims.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Recommends safety policies and equipment and supply purchases.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures required safety training is completed timely.</li></ul>
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</div> </div><p>7. Performs budget and financial activities.</p>
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<div><div><ul><li>Compiles, prepares, and recommends to the city administrator the annual budget for the fire department including fire prevention and inspections, emergency management, and capital improvement plan.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages, monitors, and controls the overall departmental expenditures.</li></ul>
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</div> </div><p>8. Performs other essential job duties.</p>
<div>
<div><div><ul><li>Regular and timely work attendance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.</li></ul>
</div>
</div></div><p><b>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of firefighting equipment practices, principles, methods and techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of fire codes and fire prevention laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, training requirements etc.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare and implement operating and capital improvement budgets.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate with the public, departmental personnel, city staff, City Council, and other governmental agencies.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare technical reports and present reports to the city staff and City Council.</li>
<li>Ability to provide leadership and promote morale among the firefighters.</li>
<li>Ability to develop cooperative relations with the public.</li>
<li>Ability to use a computer.</li>
<li>Ability to train and supervise staff.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fire Services Management, Business or Public Administration, Management, or related field.</li>
<li>Five years of training and experience with a fire department.</li>
<li>Seven years of management experience including supervision, budget preparation and implementation, and managing day-to-day operations in alignment with organizational priorities.</li>
<li>Certified Firefighter II by the Minnesota State Certification Board.</li>
<li>Certified Fire Officer I and II by the Minnesota State Certification Board.</li>
<li>Emergency Management Certification. A candidate who does not hold this certification will be required to obtain certification within a period determined at time of hire.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and good driving record.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in developing, implementing, and managing fire operations and training.</li>
<li>Previous Fire Chief experience.</li>
<li>Executive level management experience.</li>
<li>Certified Fire Instructor II by the Minnesota State Certification Board.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements</b></p>
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<div> <div><div><b>Physical Requirement</b></div> <div><b>Frequency</b></div>
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 <div></div><div><div>Seasonally</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>ESSENTIAL</b></div> <div>Never or Rare</div> <div>Occasionally</div> <div>Frequently</div> <div>1-4 times per yr</div> <div>Wkly or Mthly</div> <div>Daily</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Working in Confined Spaces</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Operating a Vehicle</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Working at Heights</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Balancing</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Fire and Smoke</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Operation of Telephone/Radio</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Equipment Operation</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Computer/Typewriter Operation</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Good Hearing</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Large Motor Skills</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Fine Motor Skills</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Depth Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Peripheral Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Far Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Near Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
 </div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>Seasonally</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>HIGHLY IMPORTANT</b></div> <div>Never or Rare</div> <div>Occasionally</div> <div>Frequently</div> <div>1-4 times per yr</div> <div>Wkly or Mthly</div> <div>Daily</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Standing or Walking</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Sitting</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Repetitive Movements</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Twisting/Turning</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Irritants/Fumes</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Temperature Extremes</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Infectious Diseases</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Requires Good Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Good Color Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Good Night Vision</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Sense of Touch</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Requires Sense of Smell</div> <div></div><div>X</div></div></div><br>
</div>
<p></p> <div></div><div><div><div><div>Seasonally</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>MODERATELY IMPORTANT </b></div><div>Never or Rare</div> <div>Occasionally</div> <div>Frequently</div> <div>1-4 times per yr</div> <div>Wkly or Mthly</div> <div>Daily</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Bending of Stooping</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Crouching or Kneeling</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Pushing/Pulling</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Lifting Objects Above Shoulder</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Lifting Objects Knee to Waist</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Lifting Objects Floor to Knee</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Carrying Objects</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Exposure to Noise</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div><div>Exposure to Electric Shock</div> <div>X</div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div>Machinery Operation</div> <div></div><div>X</div>
<div>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><div></div><p>This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River&rsquo;s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.</p>
<p><b>
This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.</b></p>
<p>
To apply, attach a resume and cover letter and complete this application by the April 20, 2026, deadline.</p>
<p>
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.<br>
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div><p></p>

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