Livonia, MI -- FF/Medic

**Sean Wilson** Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:29 am

THE CITY OF LIVONIA IS SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
ANNOUNCES AN OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR ANNUAL PAY RANGE FIREFIGHTER $44,699.20 to $63,315.20

LAST DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: Applications for this examination must be received at the office of the Civil Service Department, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154, no later than 5:00 p.m, Friday, May 13, 2011, in
order to be accepted. The telephone number is (734) 466-2530.

QUALIFICATIONS

By the closing date of the announcement, applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the

United States.

2. Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate. Preference will be given applicants
that have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum.

3. H old a current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry EMT - Paramedic and
be ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certified.

4. Possess the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Written and Physical Agility Test
Certificates. THE AGILITY TEST CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN THE
TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

5. Possess normal visual functions and acuity in each eye of 20/100 or better, correctable to
20/20 with eyeglasses. NOTE: Applicant must submit a completed City of Livonia Firefighter
Visual Acuity form dated after November 13, 2010, signed by a physician, optometrist or
ophthalmologist attesting to the applicant’s visual acuity in each eye corrected and uncorrected.

6. Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic or functional conditions or mental
and emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of duties or which
might endanger the lives of others or the individual employee.

7. Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or a basic commercial driver’s license
and have an acceptable driving record.

8. AT THE TIME OF CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR FINAL INTERVIEW AND
HIRING CONSIDERATION, CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

A. A current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry EMT - Paramedic,
and be currently ACLS certified.

B. A State of Michigan Firefighter II Certificate or equivalent certification in a state that has
reciprocity.

NOTE: CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ORIGINAL DEGREES/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.