The Town of Taos is seeking qualified applicants for the following full-time position which includes an excellent benefit package; 100% major medical premium paid for employee with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield, HMO & PPO or Presbyterian, State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement, personal leave and holiday pay, employee development and training programs and much more! Taos Fire Rescue currently works a 48/96 work schedule which entails 2,912 hours per year.

VA#22-23-27

Amendments:

#1. 11/18/2022: 1st Review of Applications

#2. 12/12/2022: Pay Rate & Work Schedule

#3. 2/9/2023: Updated CPAT Information and Testing Date(s)

Job Title: Firefighter Cadet, Firefighter I or Firefighter II

Fire Department

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Opening Date: November 09, 2022

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Review of Applications: 2/15/2023)

Schedule:

• 2/23/2023- Run and Stanard Test
• 2/24/2023- CPAT and Interviews
• 3/1/2023- Possible Extension of Interviews if necessary

FIREFIGHTER CADET:

Hourly Rate: $13.21 per hour/$38,467.52 annually

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of entry level, technical duties as needed to protect life and property. Performs fire suppression, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Fire Chief or designated shift supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives continuous classroom and field training in a wide range of fire prevention, E.M.S., and firefighting techniques, principles, and procedures; receives specialized training in salvage and rescue operation, emergency medical aid, civil defense, hazardous materials, disaster, drowning, and other related emergency situations; participates in drills.

Responds to fire alarm signals; performs as member of firefighting team; responds to emergency calls by riding fire truck to scene of fire; manipulates various sized appliances, nozzles, hose streams; lays and connects water hose, hooks up pump, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders and utilizes other specialized equipment such as chemical fire extinguisher, SCBA's, encapsulated chemical suits, power saws; operates extension ladders in actual rescue situations and in regular training; uses various hand tools such as rope, axes, etc.

Searches in adverse conditions at fire scene, natural disasters, auto accidents etc.; rescues victims from fire and other danger situations; operates hydraulic rescue tool to achieve forcible entry.; renders first-aid and practices trauma management; performs basic life support to accident and fire victims; removes bodies and performs salvage operations.

Receives instruction on policies and procedures to conduct fire prevention inspections on various types of facilities; conducts inspections and advises resident or owner of necessary action to conform to standards; assists in performing fire scene investigations to determine "point of origin" and cause of fires.

Performs general maintenance necessary to upkeep department building and equipment; sweeps and cleans station floors and rooms, makes beds, washes walls, floors, and windows; performs various maintenance tasks; i.e. paints, services equipment, cleans, polishes, tests, and repairs firefighting apparatus and breathing apparatus; services, maintains, and repairs fire trucks.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school,

AND

B. Three (3) to Six (6) months of experience as a Firefighter either full time or volunteer;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques, and procedures; firefighting equipment types and varieties and their most appropriate and effective use; equipment maintenance and care; state and town codes, laws, and regulations, and ordinances related to fire prevention; fire vehicle equipment and apparatus operation; emergency driving techniques associated with heavy fire fighting apparatus; emergency medical techniques and procedures and first-aid; interpersonal communication skills.

Some Skill in emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, carpenter tools, painting equipment, cleaning equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations, develop effective working relationships with local elected officials, town merchants, subordinates, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP/class E). Must become New Mexico State Fire Fighter certified, Level 1 within 18 months, NFPA 1001 standards. Must be Wildland Firefighter Certified, S-130, S-190, I-100 within 18 months. May be required to be SARA, Title III Certified (HAZMAT).

FIREFIGHTER I:

Hourly Rate: $14.21 per hour/ $41,379.52 annually

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level, technical duties as needed to protect life and property. Performs fire suppression, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Fire Chief or designated shift supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives continuous classroom and field training in a wide range of fire prevention, E.M.S., and firefighting techniques, principles, and procedures; receives specialized training in salvage and rescue operation, emergency medical aid, civil defense, hazardous materials, disaster, drowning, and other related emergency situations; participates in drills.

Responds to fire alarm signals; perform as member of firefighting team; responds to emergency calls by riding fire truck to scene of fire; manipulates various sized appliances, hoses streams; lays and connects water hose, hooks up pump, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders and utilizes other specialized equipment such as chemical fire extinguisher, SCBA's, encapsulated chemical suits, power saws; operates extension ladders in actual rescue situations and in regular training: uses various hand tools such as rope, axes, etc.

Searches in adverse conditions at fire scene, natural disaster, auto accidents etc.; rescue victims from fire and other danger situations; operates hydraulic rescue tool to achieve forcible entry.; renders first-aid and practices trauma management; perform basic life support to accident and fire victims; removes bodies and performs salvage operations.

Performs general maintenance necessary to upkeep department building and equipment; sweeps and cleans station floors and rooms, makes beds, washes walls, floors, and windows; performs various maintenance tasks; i.e. paints, services equipment, cleans, polishes, tests, and repairs firefighting apparatus and breathing apparatus; services, maintain fire trucks.

Assists in performing building inspections and pre-fire planning; attends public gatherings to insure observance of fire safety requirements, standards and regulations; conducts tours for interest groups.

Prepares various department records and reports; inspects fire hydrants; may instruct Boy Scout merit badge classes; participate in various public fire safety programs and presentations to educate regarding Fire prevention.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; clean and washes walls and floors; empties all garbage containers, cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school,

AND

B. Six months (6 mo.) of full time work experience as a Fire Fighter;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques, and procedures; firefighting types and varieties and their most appropriate and effective use; equipment maintenance and care; state and town codes, laws, and regulation, and ordinances related to fire prevention; fire vehicle equipment and apparatus; emergency driving techniques associated with heavy firefighting apparatus; emergency medical techniques and procedures and first-aid; Interpersonal communication skill.

Some Skill in emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, carpenter tools, painting equipment, cleaning equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing: make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations; develop effective working relationships with local elected officials, town merchants, subordinates and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP/ class E). Must be New Mexico State Fire Fighter certified, Level 1, NFPA 1001 standards. Must be Wildland Firefighter Certified, S-130, S-190, I-100. May be required to be SARA, Title III Certified (HAZMAT).

FIREFIGHTER II

Hourly Rate: $15.46 per hour / $45,019.52 annually

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of full performance, technical duties as needed to protect life and property. Performs fire suppression, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Fire Chief or designated shift supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide immediate to close supervision to Fire Fighter I or Trainee while in training or a project-by-project basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives continuous classroom and field training in a wide range of fire prevention, E.M.S., and firefighting techniques, principles, and procedures; receives specialized training in salvage and rescue operation, emergency medical aid, civil defense, hazardous materials, disaster, drowning, and other related emergency situations; participates in drill.

Responds to fire alarm signals; performs as member of firefighting team; responds to emergency calls by riding fire truck to scene of fire ; manipulates various sized appliances, nozzles, hose streams; lay and connects water hose, hooks up pump, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders and utilizes other specialized equipment such as chemical fire extinguisher, SCBA's, encapsulated chemical suits, power saws; operates extension ladders in actual rescue situations and in regular training; uses various hand tools such as rope, axes, etc.

Searches in adverse conditions at fire scene, natural disasters, auto accidents etc.; rescues victims from fire and other danger situations; operates hydraulic rescue tool to achieve forcible entry.; renders first-aid and practices trauma management; performs basic life support to accident and fire victims; removes bodies and performs salvage operations.

Receives instruction on policies and procedures to conduct fire prevention inspections on various types of facilities; conducts inspections and advises resident or owner of necessary action to conform to standards; assists in performing fire scene investigations to determine “point of origin” and cause of fire; prepares and submits a variety of reports related to inspection activities and suppression.

Performs general maintenance necessary to upkeep department building and equipment; sweeps and cleans and rooms, makes beds, washes walls, floors, and windows; performs various maintenance tasks; i.e. paints, services equipment, cleans, polishes, tests, and repairs firefighting apparatus and breathing apparatus; services, maintains, and repairs fire truck.

Assists in performing building inspections and pre-fire planning; attends public gathering to insurance observance of fire safely requirements, standards and regulations; conducts tours for interest groups.

Prepares various department records and reports; inspects fire hydrants; may instruct Boy Scout merit badge classes; participates in various public fire safety program and presentations to educate regarding fire prevention.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

D. Graduation from high school,

AND

E. Two (2) years of full time work experience as a Firefighter;

OR

F. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques, and procedures; firefighting types and varieties and their most appropriate and effective use; equipment maintenance and care; state and town codes, laws, and regulation, and ordinances related to fire prevention; fire vehicle equipment and apparatus; emergency driving techniques associated with heavy firefighting apparatus; emergency medical techniques and procedures and first-aid; Interpersonal communication skill.

Skill in evaluation of tactical and operational requirements of conflagration situations; emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, carpenter tools, painting equipment, cleaning equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing: make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations, develop effective working relationships with local elected officials, town merchants, subordinates and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP/ class E). Must be New Mexico State Fire Fighter certified, Level 2, NFPA 1001 standards. Must be Wildland Firefighter Certified, S-130, S-190, I-100. May be required to be SARA, Title III Certified (HAZMAT).

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATE CRITERIA:

• Must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
• Are subject to after hour call back for emergency response;
• Must be able to work weekends as per shift schedule.
• Must be able to work holidays as per shift schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT-

Functions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment, but subject to all seasonal and weather extremes. Emergency response travel expected in normal course of performing duties. Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty. Various levels of mental application required, i.e.; memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving. Works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Continuous use of motor skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS- If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and you have the necessary drive and ambition to be part of the Fire Department for the Town of Taos, please submit a complete Town of Taos employment application to: Town of Taos Human Resources Department, 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 or via e-mail: employment@taosgov.com. Your application must be complete, clear, and include the correct job title and announcement number. Applications and any attachments become the official property of the Town of Taos and cannot be returned or reused after being submitted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on the closing date listed above.

Drug Free Workplace

EEO/ADA Compliance