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NEWPORT, CITY OF 169 SW COAST HWY NEWPORT, OREGON 97365 541-574-0603 http://www.newportoregon.gov
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Updated: April 04, 2025
Job Classification: Firefighter
The City of Newport is currently recruiting and testing for the Firefighter position. A hiring list will be established for future openings. Testing is by invitation only. Candidates chosen for this position must pass the Firefighter written exam as a condition of employment.
Individuals must meet the Special Requirements and Licenses to include the residency requirement as listed below.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:May be required to perform duties based on 24-hour shifts. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to twenty-five pounds and rarely lift or move materials more than 100 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Manual dexterity and coordination are required approximately 70% of the work period to operate equipment such as computers, keyboards, telephones, and standard office equipment. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs, ladders, and over walls, move heavy objects, crawl through tight spaces, and kneel in confined areas.WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work locations in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. When in the field may be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions and to varying and extreme weather conditions. When responding to emergencies, employees risk physical hazard from smoke, heat, fire, noise, chemicals, bodily secretions, sharp objects, traffic, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Involves contact with individuals under the influence of drugs/alcohol or who have communicable diseases. Subject to 24 hour call back for emergencies.
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to The City of Newport. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Newport’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to The City of Newport when the final decisions are made.
