CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT - City of Cheney

CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENTHuman Resource Office609 Second StreetCheney, WA 99004509-498-9200FIREFIGHTER / AEMT$3629-$4971 plus benefitsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms functions of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical service (up to the level ofAEMT), operation of fire apparatus, fire prevention, public education, and other assigned dutiesnecessary to support the mission of the department. Job functions and assignments shall becarried out at the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with the City of Cheney standardoperating guidelines.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Respond to emergency incidents and perform assigned tasks in accordance with WashingtonState standards and City of Cheney standard operating guidelines.• Drive and operate fire apparatus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington andCity of Cheney standard operating guidelines.• Participate in fire suppression activities, emergency medical treatment, training, physicalfitness, public education, fire prevention, maintenance activities, and other duties asassigned.• Complete department incident reports utilizing the department’s computerized reportingsoftware.REQUIREMENTSU.S. citizenship, twenty-one (21) years of age by date of hire, high school diploma or equivalent,valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire, ability to read and write the Englishlanguage, minimum of Washington State AEMT or able to obtain by date of hire, IFSACFirefighter I, IFSAC Hazardous Materials – Operations certifications.

611 Fourth Street ∙ Cheney, Washington 99004‐1642 ∙ (509) 498‐9291 ∙ FAX (509) 498‐9244 ∙ www.cityofcheney.org/fireApplication Instructions and Selection Process for Firefighter / AEMTPlease read instructions fully before completing application. Failure to follow instructions may result indisqualification of application.1. Complete the application packet, which is available:Online: Download from the Internet at www.cityofcheney.org (Click on employment link, left column.)Pick up: City of Cheney, 609 Second Street, Cheney, WA 99004 (Use City Hall entrance on D Street.)2. Submit a complete application packet in a sealed envelope. Please do not submit in 3-ring binder. Thefollowing forms and materials are required: Application Checklist City of Cheney Application Copy of AEMT Certification or equivalent Copy of IFSAC FFI Certification Copy of IFSAC Hazardous Materials – Operations Certifications Copy of High School Diploma or Equivalent Copy of Valid Driver’s License If claiming veteran’s preference you must submit your DD214 with your application. $20.00 application fee in form of a cashier’s check or money order ONLY, payable to City of Cheney.3. All application packet information must be completed according to the directions and include the abovelisteddocuments. Application packets must be received in a sealed envelope no later than 5:00 p.m. onFriday, December 2, 2011.4. Application packets may be mailed or hand-delivered to: (Do not fax or email applications.)Human Resource DepartmentCity of Cheney609 Second StreetCheney, WA 990045. Applicants who meet the requirements for the position will be invited to take the written examination onDecember 21, 2011, at 8:00 a.m.6. Candidates possessing the top 20 passing scores on the written exam will be invited back for the PhysicalAgility Testing (PAT), which will occur on January 14, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.7. All candidates who pass the PAT will be invited back for an oral interview on January 15, 2012. Timeswill be scheduled after successful completion of the PAT.8. Applicants who do not meet the requirements or have an incomplete application packet will be notified inwriting and not allowed to compete in the testing process.9. References will be contacted and a background check will be completed prior to extending an offer ofemployment.THE CITY OF CHENEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

611 Fourth Street ∙ Cheney, Washington 99004‐1642 ∙ (509) 498‐9291 ∙ FAX (509) 498‐9244 ∙ www.cityofcheney.org/fireFirefighter Application ChecklistCity of Cheney ApplicationCopy of Washington State AEMT Certification or EquivalentCopy of IFSAC Firefighter I CertificationCopy of IFSAC Hazardous Materials – Operations CertificationsCopy of High School Diploma or EquivalencyCopy of Valid Driver’s LicenseCopy of Form DD214 if applying for veteran’s preference$20.00 Cashier’s Check or Money Order, payable to City of Cheney(Please attach this form to the front of your application with the applicable boxes checked.)

Application for EmploymentPosition Applied For: _____________________________________NameLast First MiddleCurrent Street AddressP.O. Box or StreetCity State ZipPhoneSocial Security No.Education and TrainingCircle highest year completed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 G E D 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9Type of SchoolName/Address Major Subject DegreeHi gh S c h oo lC ol le geC ol le geG r a d u a t e S ch oolB u s i n es s , Vocation a l,Trade or Ot h e rDriver’s License No. S t a t e E xp i r a t i onA r e y o u a U . S . C i t i ze n, o r , d o y o u h a v e a V i s a p e r m i t t i n g y o u t o w o r k i n t h e U . S . ? ( D o c u m e n t a t i o n of a u t h o r i za t i o n t o w o r k i n t h eU . S . w i l l b e r e q u i r e d i f a n of f e r of e m p l o y m e n t i s m a d e a n d a c c e p t e d . )YesNoDo you wish to claim veteran’s preference? Yes NoI f s o, p lease attach a cop y o f DD F orm 214 or ot h e r p r oo f o f d i s c h a r ge.Note : Veteran’s pre fe r e n c e p oi n t s a r e a ll owed on l y i n c i vi l s e r vi c e p os i t i on s .Describe any special i z e d t r a ining, apprenticeships, s ki l l s a n d e xtra curricular activi t i es . I n c l u d e a ll p r of e s si onal license s ,c e r t i f i c a t es or registrations y ou hol d . I n c l u d e e xp i r a t i on d a t e ( s ) a n d i s s ui n g s ta t e ( s ) .Have you been convicted of any offense other than minor traffic violations within the last seven years? Yes _____ No _____If yes, explain below. Such conviction(s) may be relevant if job related, but does not necessarily bar you from employment.609 Second Street • Cheney, WA 99004 • Phone (509) 498-9200 • Fax (509) 498-9206 • www.cityofcheney.org

Employment HistoryList your last three (3) employers, assignments or volunteer activities, starting with the most recent, including military experience. Explain any gaps in employment in thecomment section. Additional employment may be listed if relevant.Employer Telephone Dates Employed Immediate Supervisor and Title( ) From ToAddressReason for LeavingHourly Rate/SalaryJob Title Starting Ending May we contact for reference?Summarize the nature of the work performed and job responsibilities Yes No LaterEmployer Telephone Dates Employed Immediate Supervisor and Title( ) From ToAddressReason for LeavingHourly Rate/SalaryJob Title Starting Ending May we contact for reference?Summarize the nature of the work performed and job responsibilities Yes No LaterEmployer Telephone Dates Employed Immediate Supervisor and Title( ) From ToAddressReason for LeavingHourly Rate/SalaryJob Title Starting Ending May we contact for reference?Summarize the nature of the work performed and job responsibilities Yes No LaterComments (including explanation of any gaps in employment)ReferencesList name and telephone number of three business/work references who are not related to you and are not previous supervisors. If not applicable, list three school or personalreferences who are not related to you.Name Address Telephone Years Known( )( )( )It is understood and agreed upon that any misrepresentation by me in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application and/or separation from theemployer’s service if I have been employed. I give the Employer the right to investigate all references and to secure additional information about me, if job related. I herebyrelease from liability the Employer and its representatives for seeking such information and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information. Iunderstand that if I receive a Conditional Offer of Employment for a position where I have unsupervised access to children, developmentally disabled persons, or vulnerableadults, the City of Cheney is required to complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. I have read the Position OpeningAnnouncement and I can perform the essential functions of the position for which I am applying, with or without accommodation. I understand that just as I am free to resignat any time, the Employer reserves the right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative ofthe Employer has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary.Signature of ApplicantDateAttach any additional information or job related skills you would like us to consider. The City of Cheney is a drug free, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminateon the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal,state, or local law.

FPSI’s Test Preparation Manual (TPM) 10 th Edition for Entry-Level FirefightersOrder FormDO NOT attempt to prepare for this exam with previous editions of our TPM.The 10 th Edition Test Preparation Manual is a reading comprehension test and consists of five chapters describinginformation needed to prepare for this test. Candidates study this Manual for 3 to 6 weeks and then take amultiple-choice test measuring their retention of the material in the Manual. The reading comprehension testquestions come directly from this Manual. Purchase of the 10 th Edition TPM is strongly advised.TPM PRACTICE TEST (Optional):The TPM Practice Test contains 50 questions that are similar to those in the actual TPM Test. The Practice Testconsists of several questions from each of the five chapters covered in the TPM. This Practice Test is intended tomeasure the candidate’s reading ability skills, not their cognitive ability skills. The answer key for the TPMPractice Test is also included.• To order the TPM Study Guide, please send an $18.00 MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK ONLYpayable to FPSI and mail to the address below. NO personal checks or credit cards accepted.• To order the TPM Practice Test, please send a $7.00 MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK ONLYpayable to FPSI and mail to the address below. NO personal checks or credit cards accepted.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ONLY WAY to obtain a TPM and/or a Practice Test is by mailing a MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECKONLY (NO Personal Checks or Credit Cards Accepted) made payable to FPSI to the address below. There willbe no walk-ins or phone orders allowed.Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI)193 Blue Ravine Rd, Ste 270Folsom, CA 95630Yes, please send me both the TPM 10th Ed. and the Practice Test. Enclosed is my money order for $25.00.Yes, please send me the TPM 10th Ed. only. Enclosed is my money order for $18.00.Yes, please send me the Practice Test only. Enclosed is my money order for $7.00.Send my TPM and/or Practice Test to the following address:Name: _____________________________ Street: ___________________________________________ Apt. #: ________City/Town: _________________________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip: ___________Phone: ____________________________Department Testing With: Cheney Fire DepartmentPlease ensure that your handwriting is legible. Please allow 5‐10 business days for delivery.