Scarborough Fire Department - Town of Scarborough

Target DateSCARBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT246 U. S. ROUTE 1SCARBOROUGH, MAINE 04074TEL: (207) 883-4542 FAX: (207) 883-0278Scarborough Fire Department2012 New Full-Time Hiring Process TimelineTaskB. Michael Thurlow, Fire Chief7/13/12 Advertise full--time positions and the establishment of a new eligibility listInternal Posting to run in Friday Update, and posted to the town’s web site as well as Jobsinme.com.Applications are available on-line at: http://www.scarborough.me.us/hrga/index.html. A job description,process timeline, summary of the point system, and explanation of the physical abilities test will be available aspart of the application packet.7/29/12 Application deadlineThe on-line application and all required information which at a minimum must include the following: Copy ofdiploma or GED, copy of a valid driver’s license, copy of current Maine EMS license, copy of firefighter I &II training certificates or proof of equivalent training to the NFPA 1001 training standard, and copy ofEVOC/AVOC certificates.7/30/12 Notification of Eligibility for Written TestApplicants that meet the minimum job description requirements will be notified via e-mail that they areeligible to take the written exam on 8/7/12.8/2/12 Orientation NightA voluntary department and hiring process overview presentation will be conducted at the Public SafetyClassroom, 246 Route 1, at 1900 hrs. for any interested applicants. This will be an opportunity for questionsas well as an explanation of our department, the hiring process timeline, the benefit package, and an overviewof the SPFF contract.8/3/12 Physical ability practice test – A practice PAT will be set up at the Scarborough Public Works facility, 20Washington Ave. starting at 0930 hrs. for anyone interested in trying the test. Candidates that are successful atthis practice session are not required to re-take the test on 8/17.8/7/12 Written test date – Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 246 Route 1, starting at 1330 hrs. Arrive 15minutes early to register with photo ID8/17/12 Physical Ability Testing Date – Scarborough Public Works, 20 Washington Ave, 0930 hrs.8/20/12 Oral Board Notification - candidates selected to proceed to the oral board will be notified8/22/12 Oral Board Interviews – Scarborough Public Safety, 246 Route 1, 2 nd floor conference room8/24/12 Chief’s Interview Notification – candidates selected for 2 nd round Chief’s interviews will be notified8/27/12 Chief’s Interviews – Scarborough Public Safety, 246 Route 1, 2 nd floor conference roomTBDTBDTBDASAPASAPASAPTBDPsychological Exam/Interview DatesConditional OffersMedical evaluationsFinal acceptance of job offerOrientation PeriodStart datesSwearing in ceremony @ Town Hall