Supervisor-Fire Apparatus Support

Recruitment #22-6014-001

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Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the maintenance of Fire Department apparatus and equipment to ensure the high degree of reliability needed for an efficient and uninterrupted Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Service. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement and latitude under established standards and procedures. Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program on each piece of motorized fire equipment ranging from rescue saws and boats to fire engines and ladder trucks. Responds to multiple alarm fires to direct or perform maintenance on equipment to assure continuous operation during critical use. Responds to scene of accidents involving Fire Department vehicles to determine proper handling of equipment, determines extent of damage and supervises removal of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following combinations of experience and education:

1. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of motorized fire apparatus, i.e. heavy vehicles with a Class "A" fire pump and/or a hydraulically operated ladder or elevating platform; OR 

2. Associate's degree AND 3 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of motorized fire apparatus.

Certifications

Must obtain the below certifications within the prescribed timeline and maintain thereafter as a condition of continued employment:

1.  Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 EVT certification - within 18 months of appointment.
2.  Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 EVT certification - within 36 months of appointment.
3.  Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 EVT certification - within 54 months of appointment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Within 60 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 60 days of appointment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent (or part-time permanent) employee in pay grade 125 (Wage) or below, pay grade 29 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check 
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. 

Drug and Nicotine Testing 
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. 

Important COVID-19 Information 
Beginning November 1, 2021, newly hired City of Dayton employees must attest to being fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or be required to become fully vaccinated within 90 days of being hired.

Examination Date

Date & Time to be Announced 
Civil Service Board Office 
371 West Second Street, Lower Level 
Dayton, Ohio 45402 

*Certified candidates will be sent a link to self-schedule their examination time at a later date.