The University Fire Department is accepting applications for student firefighters January 4, 2012.   Please locate the Fire Department Student Firefighter recruitment posting at www.uakjobs.com or use the quick link as follows:  https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1326134371987.  Job posting is classified as Student Assistant A and the department is F-Fire Department.

If you have any difficulty applying for this position, please contact UAF Human Resources at (907) 474-7700 and they will be happy to assist you with the process.   If you require additional information regarding this recruitment, please contact our office at (907) 474-5770.

 

FIREFIGHTER 1:

Applicants not currently holding FFI will be required to have met the requirements for FFI prior to starting employment.

FFI is available through the UAF Community & Technical College.  Please contact Program Coordinator, John George at 907-455-2853 or go to their website at: www.tvc.uaf.edu/programs/emergency/

Scholarship information can be obtained from John George.

 

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APPLYING:

STEP 1: EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND RESUME

The applicant can only apply online to be eligible for this position.  Applying for the position must be completed prior to the testing dates.

STEP 2: APTITUDE TEST-WRITTEN (70 percent passing score to move on.)

The applicant will be administered an written aptitude test in order to test for memory retention and mechanical knowledge.

STEP 3: CPAT AGILITY TEST

The applicant will be required to submit a valid CPAT certification card or complete one of the following:

A.  Attend one orientation, 1 practice session, and pass CPAT on test day;

OR

B.  Sign waiver; show up; pass CPAT on test day.  For the Waiver form, please click on the link below.

For the CPAT Orientation Guide please review the link below.

Here is the video for the CPAT Video:

http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/helpwanted/recruit/i_cpat_start.html

STEP 4: ORAL INTERVIEWS

The applicant will participate in an oral interview conducted by a board of staff and students.

STEP 5: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

All applicants must pass a background check. The applicant’s driving record, criminal history will be required prior to hire. Any of the following would disqualify the applicant from employment: a felony conviction; a misdemeanor record within the last two years other than minor traffic violations; multiple traffic violations in the last three years (3 or more); and there may be further restrictions regarding moving violations; multiple arrests without charges and/or convictions (3 or more); any current charges pending as well as any other information which the Fire Chief would deem as adverse to the operations of the University Fire Department.

STEP 6: RANKING OF APPLICANTS

The total scores of each applicant will be ranked according to application and resume, written scores, and interview scores.  Positive or negative feedback on the background investigation will be used to determine the eligibility and ranking.

STEP 7: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

Applicants are required to have a current, valid driver's license and obtain a  valid  Alaska driver’s license within 30 days of employment or obtain a  valid  Alaska driver’s license by the end of a 90-day period after entry into the state;

submit immunization records before hire that show the following vaccinations : Hepatitis A, B, and Tuberculosis.