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LYNDEN, CITY OF
215 4TH ST
LYNDEN, WASHINGTON 98264
(360)354-4400
http://www.lyndenwa.org/?page_id=20

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Updated: February 05, 2024

FIREFIGHTER / EMT – PART TIME, CAREER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Type of Position:	Part Time Firefighter/EMT – Entry Level OR Lateral, non-represented, subject to civil service commission rules and regulations
Deadline:	Friday, February 9th, 2024, at 5:00 pm
Work Schedule:	Non-Standard; 24-hour shifts
Pay Range:	$31.15 - $38.46
Benefits Include:	· Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (PERS) - Plan 2 or 3 · Enrollement in the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Vacation and holiday accruals (pro-rated) · Sick leave shall accrue based on the number of hours worked.

The City of Lynden is establishing a continuous eligibility roster for the position of Part-Time Firefighter. The list will be used to fill entry level and lateral part-time vacancies occurring for at least twelve (12) months from the date the list is certified by the Civil Service Commission.

JOB SUMMARY

Firefighters provide emergency assistance and protective services; they protect life and property threatened by fire, explosion, hazardous materials, medical emergencies, accidents, and other hazards that may arise. Activities include emergency response, training and drill activities, pre- fire planning, and maintenance of apparatus, facilities, and equipment. Firefighters are assigned to a 24-hour rotating shift and may be exposed to hazardous conditions and risk of personal injury.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma, or GED
Must be current on the following certifications:
- WA State or Nationally Registered EMT
- IFSAC Firefighter I, or equivalent
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations, or equivalent, OR the ability to obtain certification within first year of employment.
- CPAT certification
- Must have the ability to obtain certification of EVIP without record of suspension or revocation in any state within first year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Working knowledge of safe driving
Modern fire suppression and
Emergency medical service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
First aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through Emergency Medical Technician
Applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures, and

Skills & Ability to:

Support and promote and model the City’s mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of job
Work non-standard
Learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention
Perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Act effectively in emergency and stressful
Follow verbal and written
Communicate effectively orally and in
Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general
Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious
Model and initiate a quality customer service attitude throughout the

Special Requirements

Must be U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States who can read and write the English
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of
Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire (or within 30 days of start date) for work-related
Must have ability to provide 36-month motor vehicle record.
Must pass appropriate background checks, including appropriate work-related physical examination.
Must pass a pre-employment drug

HIRING PROCEDURE

Offers of employment will be conditional upon verification of minimum qualifications and ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal and driver’s background check.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications may be obtained from Lynden City Human Resources Office or online at www.lyndenwa.org/jobs. Applications must be submitted, by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 9th, 2024, to the following address:

Please submit completed materials to one of the following addresses:

Hard Copy

Via Email

Lynden City Hall

Attn: Human Resources Office

300 4th Street

Lynden, WA 98264

HR@lyndenwa.org

Please state the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications MUST include the following documentation for consideration:

Complete City of Lynden Application Form
Complete City of Lynden Minimum Qualifications Checklist
Current Washington State or National Registry EMT Certificate
IFSAC Firefighter I Certificate, or Equivalent if currently certified.
Current and Valid CPAT Certificate (within one year of job announcement date)
36-month Motor Vehicle Record (see the DOL website (on how to obtain this record)

Note: Only complete application packets will be considered. Applications will not be accepted after the posted closing date and time.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following for eligible applicants:

FIRE TEAM written examination through the National Testing Network (NTN).
Oral Board Interviews: the top twenty (20) candidates from the NTN list who have a completed City of Lynden application (including required certifications) will be scheduled for oral board interviews. Oral Board Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 21st & 22nd, 2024. Applicable preference points will be applied prior to selection.
Chief’s Interviews: up to eight (8) applicants from the Oral Boards will be invited for a Chief’s Interview tentatively scheduled for March 28^th, 2024.

Note: Applicants for full time and part time positions will be compiled on one eligibility roster.

QUESTIONS

Questions about this position can be directed to Chief Mark Billmire at (360) 354-4400 billmirem@lyndenwa.org.

Our Vision: Cultivating Exceptional Service for Our Extraordinary Community.

The City of Lynden is an equal opportunity employer.

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