Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

Adjutant General's Department

Forbes Field

Topeka, KS

About the Position

Who can apply: Qualified applicants over the age of 18

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES

Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES

Compensation: $52,390 Annually

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Candidates will have the desire to help others, protect the lives and property of the 190th Air Refueling Wing and surrounding communities. Individuals will perform as part of a team while responding to emergencies, training events, performing inspections, and education programs. Performs firefighting and emergency medical services including, but not limited to, fire prevention, control and extinguishment, aircraft responses, hazmat incidents, driving and operating firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles, rescue, medical treatment, training, public education, and station and apparatus maintenance duties.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms, such as structural and environmental fires, traffic accidents, natural gas leaks, medical emergencies and hazardous material spills. Fights fires under departmental procedures and as directed by a fire company officer; connects and lays hose lines, sets ladders and operates fire streams; uses hand and power tools to ventilate and enter burning structures for the purpose of extinguishing fires and to perform search and rescue operations; raises, lowers and climbs ladders to enter structures; performs salvage, clean up and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and protect property.

Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency medical care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care.

Participates in specialized rescue operations, including high angle and underground situations involving the use of rigging and shoring; operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment to rescue traffic accident victims.

Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to ensure the operational readiness of vehicles, apparatus, hoses and emergency equipment; participates in the cleaning, repair and upkeep of department buildings, grounds and facilities.

Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, equipment and apparatus operation, medical aid, hazardous materials, fire prevention, equipment maintenance; studies local geography and conditions affecting fire operations; studies and learns departmental operating procedures.

Participates in the development and implementation of the department’s public education. Assists in the inspection of occupancies, assists in performing follow-up procedures to ensure compliance to Fire Codes, National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Codes and state, regional and local fire codes.

Participates in department fitness program.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensing & Certification: National Certification as a Fire Fighter I and II

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), Complete and/or maintain designated training and certifications, maintain physical requirements as a condition of continued employment, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, pass a pre-employment physical including drug screening

Preferred Qualifications: EMT, Airport Fire Fighter, Driver/Operator ARFF, Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Tender, Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license

Within 12 Months of Hire Requirement:

EMT, Airport Fire Fighter, Driver/Operator ARFF, Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Tender

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Pass an annual medical examination to determine their physical ability to perform duties in accordance with NFPA 1852, Standards on Medical Requirements for Firefighters. Obtain Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance as a Condition of Employment.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angelina Farias

Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov

Phone: 785-646-2263

Mailing Address:

Adjutant General's Department

State Human Resources

2022 Minuteman Road

Topeka, KS 66619

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• Current Resume
• Tax Clearance
• College Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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