Job Posting
The City of Owensboro is seeking candidates for the position of Lateral Transfer Firefighter. The salary is based on qualifications. The job is located in Owensboro, KY, and is a full-time position with job number 2019-00096. The department is Fire, and the division is Fire, Administration. Applications are accepted year-round, but the City will only review and consider them as vacancies occur.
This job reports to the Captain or Lieutenant, as assigned, or as otherwise designated by management. Relocation is not provided. This is a Full-Time position, generally working 7:00am - 7:00am per designated shift (i.e., 24 hours on, 48 hours off). Designated work hours are subject to change on a permanent or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties
Performs as a member of the Owensboro Fire Department to ensure quality performance in saving lives, property, conservation, extinguishing fires, and responding to medical and other emergencies.
Typical Qualifications
Lateral transfers shall be limited to Firefighters who have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications:
- IFSAC Firefighter I
- IFSAC Firefighter II
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations
- NREMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification
Candidates for lateral transfer must have at least two (2) consecutive years full-time paid Firefighter experience. Current CPAT cards are required at the time of hire for out-of-state applicants, and for in-state applicants that are not members of a fire department that participates in the incentive program. A successful out-of-state applicant is required to convert training to Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training and Kentucky Board of EMS requirements.
Supplemental Information
If considered, and/or if offered a position, prior to hire, lateral transfers shall satisfactorily complete the following, but not limited to:
- Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to, polygraph, criminal, employment and personal references, motor vehicle record;
- Oral interview;
- Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, psychological evaluation, and any other necessary medical evaluations/screenings must be satisfactorily completed.
The City of Owensboro offers a competitive base wage and benefit package, as well as participates in the State of Kentucky Firefighter Training Incentive program that currently stands at $4,300 per year.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to: Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Wellness Program, Retirement. Paid time off includes, but is not limited to: Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (for eligible employees). Benefits are subject to change.
The City of Owensboro is located at 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303. For more information, contact them at 270-687-8540 or 270-687-8861.