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Application and selection procedure for Entry-Level Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic

To be considered for this position, a completed City application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire must be returned to the Human Resources Department (15 N. 3rd Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362), by 5 p.m., on the closing date. Paramedic candidates must provide (if applicable) EMT-P Certification.

Testing dates are October 21, 22 and 23, 2024. Applicants will be notified of testing locations and times as soon as schedules are in place. Study guides and exam study materials are available from Public Safety Testing (PST).

Monday, October 21, 2024: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will take a written examination and must pass with a minimum score of 70%. Since the written test results may take up to 24 hours to receive, all candidates will proceed to the physical agility testing. The physical agility testing is pass/fail with a six (6) minute maximum time allowed. Only the top thirty candidates who pass the written examination by 70% or better, and pass the physical agility test, will be placed on the eligibility list.

Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Oral interviews will be provided to the top 30 candidates who pass the written examination by 70% or better and have passed the physical agility test.

Application and selection procedure for Lateral Firefighter or Firefighter-Paramedic

To be considered for this position, a completed City application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire must be returned to the Human Resources Department (15 N. 3rd Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362) by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Paramedic candidates must provide (if applicable) EMT-P Certification.

Testing dates are October 21 and 22, 2024. Applicants will be notified of testing locations and times as soon as schedules are in place.

Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be scheduled for an oral interview. Candidates will then proceed to the physical agility testing. The physical agility testing is pass/fail with a six (6) minute maximum time allowed. As needed, interviews and the physical agility test will continue on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. An overall score of 70% is required for placement on the eligibility list.

Additional application details for both entry-level and lateral candidates

Veteran’s Preference points will be given to eligible candidates. Veteran’s Preference points are added to the final score following completion of all portions of the exam.

The incumbent will serve a twelve (12) month trial service period.

Special application requirements include:

City application
Resume
Supplemental questionnaire
EMT-P Certification (for paramedic candidates only)

Salary/Pay Rate

Benefits

Benefits:

The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance.

City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life.
Long-term disability insurance available. Washington State Law Enforcement Officers Firefighters (LEOFF) 2 pension plan.
City match up to 4.5% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)).
Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and eleven (11) paid holidays plus 32 hours floating holidays annually.

Requirements to Apply - Entry-Level

Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedics shall possess Washington State and/or National Registry EMT-P certification; OR will attain certification within six months of the date of hire. Note: As a condition of employment, employees hired after March 2, 2004, and are currently certified or are expecting to be certified as a paramedic within six months of the completion of their paramedic educational program shall maintain that certification for a period of not less than six (6) years beginning from their date of hire. Failure to achieve certification within the allotted time may be grounds for termination.

Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish. Have one year paid/volunteer firefighting experience or IFSAC Firefighter I certification.

Requirements to Apply - Lateral

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the of hire, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Valid State driver's license, a good driving record, and the ability to obtain an Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) certificate within the first 3 months of hire. Non-user of tobacco products on and off the job. Two (2) years of continuous full-time employment as a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic. Current WA State EMT or Current WA State Paramedic certification. National registry EMT or Paramedic certification is accepted, but the employee must complete the transfer of the certification to the State of Washington within 30 days of date of hire. Ability to meet the City’s physical and medical standards.

Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish.

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Application and selection procedure for Entry-Level Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic

Application and selection procedure for Lateral Firefighter or Firefighter-Paramedic

Additional application details for both entry-level and lateral candidates

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