SWATARA TOWNSHIP FIRE RESCUE
Application Opening Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Application Closing Date: Monday, July 3, 2023
Salary Range: $20.00 per hour
Fulltime/Part-Time: PART-TIME
Schedule: Typically, weekday, day but could vary based on needs
SWATARA Township Fire Rescue (STFR) is seeking to establish an eligibility list of highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the role of part-time Firefighter/EMT within the SWATARA Township Fire Rescue System. STFR is an all-hazards agency serving a community of 27,000 residents in 15 square miles in addition to providing fire protection services to Paxtang Borough, from four fire rescue stations. STFR remains an active combination fire rescue system, currently consisting of one full-time career Chief officer and over sixty volunteers filling roles including firefighters, junior firefighters and support members. Currently, STFR is seeking to establish an eligibility list for future part-time Firefighter/EMT positions in FY2023 & 2024.
The comprehensive selection process will take 5-6 months to complete and will include a written civil service examination, the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), oral interview, background check, a physical examination, drug test, and driver’s license check. To be eligible to apply and be invited to the written civil service examination, interested applicants MUST meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of application:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of good moral
2. Be at least 18 years of age at time of
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED
4. Possess a valid Pennsylvania operator’s license (Class C)
5. Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties.
6. Possess Firefighter I & II certification from an approved National Certification Organization (Pro Board, IFSAC, or Department of Defense)
7. Possess Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (National Registry will be accepted).
8. Possess a Pump Operator I certificate or equivalent along with an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
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Interested and qualified applicants may apply by completing the application process:
1. Applications MUST be completed online through http://www.firefighterapp.com/swatarafire
2.A $35.00 NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE IS REQUIRED BY FIREFIGHTERAPP.COM WHEN SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS.
3.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JULY 3, 2023 at 11:59pm. NOTE –APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RECEIVED ANY OTHER WAY.
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All applications received will be reviewed by the SWATARA Township Civil Service Commission & or appointed administrator to determine eligibility for testing based on the established minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified by electronic email to participate in the selection process if qualified. The selection process will include:
1. A written Civil Service Examination will be administered remotely. Qualified applicants will receive directions to self-schedule via electronic mail. Applicants will have a 7-day window between JULY 10THAND JULY 16TH to schedule and test, no extensions shall be permitted. There is no cost to the candidate for the exam. DATES ARE TENTATIVE.
2. Candidates must score 70% or higher to pass the exam and move to the next step.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Eligible candidates will be notified by electronic email to self-schedule for CPAT sessions. This is a Pass/Fail test. (A valid CPAT certificate will be accepted if dated between October 7, 2022 and October 8, 2023, this will be subject to verification).
4.CPAT orientation and practice sessions are scheduled for August 8th and 10th 2023, August 28th and 29th2023, September 18thand 20th2023, and the final test date is October 7th. Eligible anidates will be notified by electronic email as to their reporting time for the CPAT orientation and practice sessions.
5. The CPAT sessions will be administered at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center, 101 Champ Boulevard, Lancaster, PA 17545.
6. Candidates who successfully pass the CPAT will be scheduled for an oral interview. Candidates must score 85% or higher to pass this step.
7. Candidates shall be placed on an eligibility list with the candidate receiving the highest score at the top and lowest at the bottom. The final score for a candidate shall be a cumulative score from the written and oral exam. The written exam shall be weighted at 10% and oral at 90%.
8. Pursuant to the Veterans’ Preference Act, any applicant for the position firefighter who qualifies as a “Veteran” under this Act, shall receive an additional 10 points on top of their total score if that applicant had received passing scores in the previous steps. A copy of your DD Form 214 must be submitted.
9. Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, a background check conducted by the Swatara Township Police Department, physical examination, drug test, and driver’s license check.
10. Conditional offers will be sent at the discretion of the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners based on the needs of the Department and require a medical, physiological evaluation and drug test.
Questions on this recruitment announcement can be directed to the Swatara Township Fire Chief at [email protected]
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