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Firefighter/Paramedic

Village of Matteson

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Contact Information

Address:

Village of Matteson
Attn: Human Resources
4900 Village Commons
Matteson, IL 60443

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 12/18/20

Salary:

  • Starting: $63,660

    Top Salary: $92,855 

    BENEFITS:

    • Time Off: Ten (10) Kelly Days and two (2) personal days for 24-hour shift employees per fiscal year.
    • Sick Leave: Six (6) days earned for 24-hour shift employees per fiscal year. Unused sick leave may be accumulated without limitation.
    • Vacation:
      • Years of Service     Yearly Vacation Time
      •         1-4                         144 hours
      •         5-9                         192 hours
      •       10-19                       240 hours
      •       20 or more               312 hours 
    • Pay Periods: The Village pay periods are bi-weekly on Fridays, 1/26th of annual salary, plus overtime worked.
    • Insurance: The Village offers comprehensive health and dental insurance, life insurance coverage (1x base salary), and a short-term disability package.
    • Pension Plan: Each FF/PM participates in the Matteson Firefighters Pension Fund (40 ILCS 5-4), which is governed by its own Board of Trustees and monitored by the State of Illinois. As such, each FF/PM contributes 9.455% of salary to the Fund on a pretax basis. Fire Department personnel must also contribute to Social Security at a total rate of 7.65%.
    • Optional Employee Benefits:
      • Deferred Compensation Plan
      • Credit Union
      • Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
      • School Pay
      • Sick Leave Buy Back 
    • Bargaining Unit: Firefighter/Paramedics are represented by the Associated Firefighters of Matteson Local 3086 of the International Association of Firefighters.

Sworn:

  • 33

Population:

  • 19,000+

Position Details

MATTESON FIRE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS

The Mission Statement of the Matteson Fire Department is “To provide effective fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical and administrative services to our constituents ensuring the highest level of public protection possible.”

If you have a strong desire to be a part of a department that lives by its mission, then you will want to be a part of the Matteson Fire Department.

The Matteson Fire Department is now accepting applications and testing for Firefighter/Paramedics.

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
  • Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and less than 35 years of age at time of hire, unless otherwise exempted by Illinois statute.
  • Height & Weight: Height and weight must be comparable for overall size and body structure.
  • General Physical Condition: Must  be able to demonstrate physical ability and muscular coordination by possessing a CPAT with Ladder certification dated within the last 12 months at the time of application.
  • Character: Must be of good moral character and temperate habits. Background check, medical exam, psychological and polygraph tests will be required for final applicants.
  • Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent at time of application.
  • Residency: Employees have 24 months to obtain radius residency.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position and to complete the attached Firefighter/Paramedic Application and the Fire Department Release Form, you must visit the Village of Matteson website at:

https://www.villageofmatteson.org/departments/humanresources/index.php

The Application and Release Form should be submitted to:

jlperry@villageofmatteson.org

In order to submit your application and release form, you must save them to a separate file before sending.

The website will provide you with a detailed job description and information regarding wages and benefits, the written examination and steps in the hiring and selection process.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at:

708-283-4910 or 708-283-4949

VILLAGE OF MATTESON

COMMUNITY PROFILE

The Village of Matteson (pronounced Mat-te-sun) is a thriving community that is conveniently located off of I-57, just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Home to over 19,000 residents, hundreds of businesses, and two nearby major hospitals, Matteson offers the best of suburban living. Matteson features a culturally diverse residential population, a growing business area with a vast amount of shopping, award-wining schools, surrounding universities, state-of-the-art community center and exceptional Village services. For additional information on the Village of Matteson, visit our website at www.villageofmatteson.org.

THE MATTESON FIRE DEPARTMENT

The MFD operates with a full-time staff of 33 sworn Firefighter/Paramedics (FF/PM), a Fire Chief, a Deputy Chief and one full-time civilian employee, from two stations located at 3445 211th Street and 1015 Central Avenue.

A FF/PM performs duties in the areas of emergency medical, fire suppression, hazardous material, specialized technical rescue responses, fire prevention and public education activities. These duties are above average in physical and mental difficulty. The FF/PM is expected to maintain themselves, and all equipment in an “at ready status” to respond. Responses will be at all hours of the day and night and in all types of weather. The FF/PM position involves considerable public contact, preparation of thorough and complete written reports, reading comprehension and public speaking. FF/PMs are scheduled 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off duty.

The Matteson Fire Department offers opportunities to participate in specialty rescue teams: (CART, HazMat, USAR and Swift Water/Dive) and arson investigation.

WRITTEN/ORAL EXAMINATION AND HIRING/SELECTION PROCESS:

Written Test:

The written test will include two (2) parts: an orientation and the written test. You must have a minimum score of 70% in order to pass the written test (and move on to the oral interview). The written test will account for 70% of your total score.

The orientation and written test will be conducted at the Matteson Community Center on Friday, January 15, 2021. You will be notified of the specific time. The Village adheres to all Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) safety guidelines regarding COVID-19 including social distancing and face coverings.

Below is the link to purchase a Candidate Preparation Manual and/or a Practice Test from CPS HR Consulting.

https://secure1.cpshr.us/crcv/Default.aspx?ID=TR121051

The link and access to the materials you purchase is valid until January 15, 2021.

Candidate Preparation Manual - $5:

Includes detailed recommendations on important concepts, such as the most effective test-taking strategies and methods, specific information about CPS HR test forms, and what to expect on the day of the test administration. Also includes several practice questions covering each section of the test, along with helpful tools, like a sample answer sheet and template test instructions for candidates to prepare before the day of the test.

Practice Tests - $15:

Simulates full-length versions of CPS HR tests and have been designed to replicate the look and feel of test-day material. Contains practice items across the same sections contained in our test forms. When candidates have completed the online practice exam, they will receive a breakdown of their scores by section. (Candidates will not receive a list of the questions and answers.) In addition, candidates can retake the exam one additional time at no cost.

For Technical Support Contact:

CPS HR –CRC

crcsupport@cpshr.us

(t) 916.471.3538

Oral Interview:

The oral test will assess a candidate’s ability to communicate his or her judgment, emotional stability, self-confidence, speaking, social skills and general fitness for the position. The oral interview will account for 30% of your total score.

In-Depth Background Investigation:

Candidates must be of good moral character and will be subject to a thorough background investigation including, but not limited to, police records check, credit check, work history, inquiries of neighbors and relatives, work history and other references. Candidates may be eliminated from the process at any time based on information obtained from the background investigation.

Final Eligibility Register:

Candidates who are successful with the written test, oral interview and background check will be placed on the Final Eligibility Register.

Physical, Drug Screen, Polygraph Exam and Psychological Evaluation:

Candidates selected from the Final Eligibility Register must pass a physical examination, drug screen, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation. Final appointment is contingent upon passing all of these components.



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