About this opportunity
Oconee County South Carolina lists this P/T Firefighter opportunity in westminster, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FirefighterThe purpose of this position is to perform work that conserves properties, stabilizes incidents, and provides emergency medical assistance. The Firefighter responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment related to the suppression of fires and rescues, provides emergency medical assistance, and provides various services for non-emergency callers. Coordinate business inspections, provide equipment maintenance, and provide specialized training.Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.RequirementsAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingKnowledge of basic policies and proceduresBasic computer and typing skillsEmergency Medical skillsStructural Firefighting skillsWildland Firefighting skillsSpecial Rescue skillsGood Public relations skillsThe educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.Education may be substituted for experience.Related-experience required: 1 year.Experience may be substituted for education.Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:Medical: CPR/AED, Emergency Medical First ResponderIFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter IDriver/Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver TrainingFEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System), IS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents), IS-700 (NIMS, An Introduction), and IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)Physical Requirements: The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: under 1/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: under 1/3 of the time.This position requires lifting: Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.Vision Requirements: This position has the following special vision requirements:Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:Indoor environmentOutdoor environmentNoiseOdorsExtreme temperaturesVibrationMoisture and/or humidityDustFumesGasesPoor ventilationElectrical hazardsMechanical hazardsChemical hazardsExplosive hazardsBurn hazardsBio hazardous wasteMoving mechanical partsWorking in high placesOconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.
Worksite address
westminster, SC, 29693, US
Who can apply
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