Selection Process Overview

Subject to Change

 

This position requires the ability to perform specialized duties under emergency conditions. Abilities will be evaluated by the following method.

  1. Human Resources and Fire Medical Department officers will prescreen all applications and documentation received. All successful candidates remaining from the application prescreening process will be scheduled for the general aptitude test.
  2. Candidate interview and Written Exercises: based on general aptitude test score, a select number of applicants are selected for an oral interview followed by a written exam.
  3. The Interview Board will recommend candidates to proceed in the selection process. Background and reference checks will begin for those successful candidates.
  4. After background findings are reviewed a select group of final candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with the Chief of the department. The final number of candidates to be interviewed by the Chief will be determined by the Chief of the Department.
  5. Chief’s Interviews will determine candidates for contingent offers of employment.
  6. Candidates who receive contingent offers will be scheduled for Post-Offer Physical Evaluation according to NFPA 1582, which includes a drug screen. Post offer Physical Evaluations will be conducted by appointment.
  7. Selected candidates will be sent a final offer letter of employment. Any remaining candidates who successfully complete the post offer physical will be placed on an eligibility list for one year.