General Definition of Work About Jacksonville:Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.8 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Jacksonville tourism is growing, with festivals and events including some annual favorites like the Jacksonville Jamboree, Winterfest, Oktoberfest and Jazz in the City. The Marine Corp Half Marathon is just one of our premiere sports events, and others include course challenges, soccer, triathlon, boxing, pickleball, softball, basketball, disc golf and other tournaments. Jacksonville Recreation has indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the City and include year-round programs, classes and events including summer concerts, camps, movies, team sports and many more activities for all ages. There are 19 parks and 20+ miles of greenways and trails. We are a waterway City with easy access to fishing and water sports and are close to Onslow beaches. Jacksonville commercial corridors of Western Blvd, Marine Blvd, Gum Branch Rd and Henderson Dr offer retail shopping, restaurants, award winning healthcare facilities and other services. Coastal Carolina Community College is in the center of the corridor and offers students a variety of subjects connecting to state universities. Our public schools are above the curve in learning, proud in sports and offer a ton of activities for students.Jacksonville Airport is a regional hub for travel and Jacksonville Transit offers service in the City and military installations. Jacksonville is a great place to work, live and play for you and your family.JacksonvilleNC.govlVisitJacksonvilleNC.com A few words to describe the organization's work culture:transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful. The City of Jacksonville is opening up an exciting opportunity for a career in firefighting. If you have a passion for public service, possess discipline & dependability, and if you are self-motivated to seek out professional knowledge in the fire service, then this might be the opportunity you have been waiting on. The Firefighter Trainee performs responsible protective service work providing fire suppression and rescue services; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. To learn more about our agency, click HERE! Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Continuing training and instruction; responding to emergency fire and medical related situations; participating in fire suppression and rescue; maintaining equipment and facilities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) * Participates in continuing training and instruction program by group and individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes. * Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, etc. * Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds. * Inspects, cleans and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants and related equipment. * Assists with preplanning and inspection activities. * Conducts child safety seat and smoke alarm inspections and installations. * Maintains required physical fitness through exercise, jogging, weightlifting, walking, etc. * Performs other firefighting and related emergency tasks consistent with appropriate NFPA standard for position. * Performs related tasks as required. Required Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Preferred Certifications/Qualifications: * Class C Driver's License * NC Firefighter * NC Emergency Medical Technician Basic(Boarded in Onslow County) * NC Hazardous Materials Level I Responder/Operations Level Candidates that meet the following requirements for Firefighter I will be hired with an annual salary of $39,000: * Class C Driver's License * NC Firefighter * NC Hazardous Materials Level I Responder/Operations Level * NC Emergency Medical Technician Basic (Boarded in Onslow County) * NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 * TIMS Firefighter II($41,000 Annually)Promotional Requirements After One Year as Firefighter I: * Class C Driver's License * NC Firefighter * NC Hazardous Materials Level I Responder/Operations Level * NC Emergency Medical Technician Basic (Boarded in Onslow County) * NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 * TIMS * Child Passenger Safety Technician * Fire Life Safety Educator I OR Technical Rescuer VMR Block * Vehicle - Rescue Ops / Vehicle Rescue * Vehicle - Vehicle Anatomy / New Technology * Vehicle - Stabilization / Extrication * Vehicle - Large Vehicle Rescue * Vehicle - Victim Management Additionally, after two years with Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services you may be eligible to join Specialty Teams within the Department, such as, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, Honor Guard, and Tactical Medic Teams. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; some knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform prolonged manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions; mechanical aptitude; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position. Firefighter Trainee Selection Process: * Apply Online TODAY! * Meet The Minimum Requirements Above * Complete the CASAS Assessment BEFORE OCTOBER 1 * Schedule & Take the Agility Test ON OCTOBER 4 OR 5 * PASSsteps 1 through 4 and get anINTERVIEW the week of OCTOBER 8!!! * Successful Candidates will receive an opportunity to Interview with the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief on October 15 or October 16. * Conditional Offers of employment will be made the week of October 18. * Complete ALL conditional offer requirements prior to Start Date The above timeline and process is tentative, and dependent on emerging operational requirements, and weather.