Full-Time Firefighter/EMTs, Advanced & Paramedics - Eligibility List - Kennebunk

Start Date: October 30, 2024 | End Date: November 01, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire

The Town of Kennebunk Fire Rescue Department (KFR) is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics to establish a hiring eligibility list. Successful candidates will be ranked and this list will be utilized when positions become available for 1-year from the date the list is created. Inclusion on the eligibility list shall not be a guarantee of future employment with the Town.

These full-time positions are skilled firefighting and emergency medical positions, and must be familiar with roads, landmarks, buildings, fire hydrants, and departmental operations. The department responds to over 3,000 calls for service annually, including calls for fire suppression, medical, and traumatic emergencies. Due to the geography of the community, the department must be prepared for emergencies on/in the ocean, highways, residential neighborhoods, industrial areas, railways, agricultural settings, and senior residential facilities in a community of 44 square miles with a year round population of 12,000 that increases significantly in summer months.

KFR is a combination department with increasing full-time staffing, and serves the community with four stations, including Central Station, Washington Hose Company, West Kennebunk and Blueberry Plains. Command staff collaborate with the recently established IAFF Local (5352) Union to ensure the growth and development of the department. Learn more about the department on our website.

Pay & Benefits

Full-time Firefighter/EMTs, AEMTs and Paramedics are non-exempt, union positions. KFR offers full-time qualified candidates lateral starting pay up to 10 years prior service and lateral vacation. The base pay range is $24.42/hour (Level 1) – $25.39/hour (Level 11). Employees are also eligible for:

• Longevity Service Pay (2% - 8% per hour based on years of service)

• EMS Certification Hourly Stipend ($1.06/hour for EMT, $2.23/hour for AEMT, or $4.45/hour for Paramedic)
• Education Incentive Pay (1% – 4% per hour based on diploma/certification/degree held)

See the union contract (PDF) for more details.

The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability (income protection), retirement, paid sick and vacation, and other supplemental benefits. Where applicable, coverage is offered at the single, employee/spouse or domestic partner, and family levels. The Town promotes a life/work balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to accommodate employees’ varying needs.

Fire Rescue employees are eligible for MainePERS 1C (20 year) or MissionSquare 401a retirement plans, as well as the option for an ICMA 457. View the Employee Benefits Summary (PDF) for more information.

Upon hire, employees receive 2 personal days and 1 floating holiday to use anytime within the contract year, when and how they choose. Additionally, employees earn 1 sick day per month and accrue weekly vacation.

Hours & Schedule

These positions work a forty-two (42) hour/week schedule. The schedule consists of a 24-hour shift, followed by 2 days off, a 24-hour shift, followed by 4 days off.

Position Requirements

1. High School Diploma or equivalent;
2. Valid Motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions;
3. Maine EMT License required, with preference given to those with Advanced EMT or Paramedic license;
4. Firefighter II Certification or be able to complete the certification within a reasonable time determined by the Chief;
5. National Incident Management IS 100, 200, and 700; and
6. AVOC/EVOC or equivalent.
7. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

How to Apply & Timeline

Interested candidates must submit a resume and employment application to meet application requirements. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the Town’s Career Portal.

Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources via email to jobs@kennebunkmaine.us or call (207) 604-1382.

The deadline to apply is November 1st, 2024.

Upon review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to participate in the eligibility list hiring process. This process will consist of a physical agility test (PAT), assessment panel and interview panel. Candidates will be notified whether they are selected to participate or not shortly after the posting closing date.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

The Town of Kennebunk is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As a service organization, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our employees.  We encourage our employees to embrace and share their life experiences, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities so that we may all better understand and learn from each other.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town of Kennebunk shall employ, upgrade, and promote the best qualified person(s) who are available at the salary level established for the position, without discrimination as to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), national origin or ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, color, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, or any other status protected by law.