Job Information

PIQUA CITY OF
201 WEST WATER STREET
PIQUA, OHIO 45356
(937)778-2013
https://piquaoh.gov/jobs

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Updated: August 15, 2023

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Lateral Transfers

The City of Piqua is currently testing for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. All testing must be completed by October 16, 2023 at 5 pm EST.

The applicant must submit the formal application for employment to the City of Piqua Human Resources Department, 201 West Water Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 on or before October 16, 2023 at 5 pm EST. You can find the application packet at https://piquaoh.formstack.com/forms/city_of_piqua_employment_app_fire

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.

Salary Information: Starting salary $59,318 - $66,568 DOQ or Lateral Transfer $67,903 - $79,889 depending on years with current employer as FirefighterII/Paramedic. Annual increases & Step Raises

Benefit Information: The City of Piqua offers an excellent benefit package including health/prescription coverage, life insurance, paid vacation, sick, and personal leave. The City of Piqua participates in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.

Area Information: The City of Piqua is located 25 miles north of Dayton, Ohio on the I-75 corridor along the banks of the Great Miami River. The City was recently named one of the Top Workplaces in the Dayton region as well as one of the Healthiest Employers in the Dayton region for the third year in a row.

Population: 20,592

Job Requirements

Age:
18 - 35

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Prior Experience:
Level II Firefighter Certification and EMT-B at time of application. Applicant must be Paramedic at the time of hire.

Felony, Criminal Activity, Employment Disqualifiers:
A person may be ineligible to receive an original appointment as a firefighter/paramedic if he/she:

Have been found guilty of a criminal or drug related offense;
Have been dismissed from employment for inefficiency, delinquency, or misconduct or
Have resigned from employment while disciplinary charges were pending;
Are currently using illegal drugs or applicants fail to meet the minimum requirements stated in the announcement;
Have made a false statement on the application;
Have otherwise demonstrated a lack of integrity or responsible behavior

Hiring Standards/Applicant Packet:
Please review the City of Piqua Announcement which includes details on the selection process and hiring standards for Firefighter/Paramedic. You are encouraged to review this information carefully as The City of Piqua Fire Department wants to ensure that each individual testing for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic has read the Announcement and understands this process.

You can access the Firefighter/Paramedic Announcement which includes the Hiring Standards at the following: http://piquaoh.org/city-departments/hr/job/. This document is a PDF which can be reviewed with free Adobe software. You may also want to save this document for future reference.

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