Job Information

Tinley Park Village of
16250 S. OAK PARK AVE
TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477

https://www.tinleypark.org

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Updated: September 16, 2019

Classification: Firefighter - Variable hour/Part-Time

The Village of Tinley Park, population approximately 57,000 currently seeks certified applicants for the position of Firefighter to work variable hours/part-time. Shifts are typically 0600-1800, 1800-0600 and scheduled by the employee. This is not a full-time position.

Salary hourly pay and benefits: The Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Certified Basic Operations Firefighter, Firefighter II currently certified Firefighters = $15.70/hour* (*Non-IL OSFM certified hires earn $8.46/hour or current IL minimum wage until IL OSFM certification, see details below). Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ("IMRF") after completion of 1,000 hours/year; or deferred compensation (457 plan); plus additional, optional employee-paid programs.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
humanresources@tinleypark.org

Job Requirements

Age: 21 years of age by the date of employee's online application

High School Grad/GED: Yes or GED Equivalent

Basic Minimum Qualification:

H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent;
Applicants must have reached minimum age of twenty-one (21) years by the date of employee's online application;
Valid IL Class B non-CDL Driver’s License or equivalent, or complete within first 90 days of employment;

For IL Office of State Fire Marshall Certified Basic Operations Firefighter, Firefighter II or higher certified:

Valid CPAT (within one (1) year of national testing network pre-qualification test date);
IL EMT-B or Paramedic preferred;
IL Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) highly preferred;

For Firefighters with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, may elect to complete Village of Tinley Park Firefighter ability assessment in lieu of CPAT, date to be scheduled post-interview. Must successfully complete all online testing, submission of required documents, and interview prior to ability testing.

If not IL Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II certified, or greater certified:

Must be verified NFPA 1001 OR National ProQual Board Credentialed Firefighter or better*;
If hired, experienced firefighters or better not certified in the State of Illinois may be hired as Recruits* and must successfully complete all Village requirements including IL OSFM Basic Firefighter Operations, HazMat Operations, FSVO exams, practicals and other testing as required, within 60 days of hire date.

Application Process:

All applicants must first successfully complete all phases of the pre-qualification testing process at: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Applicants who successfully complete online testing will be notified to submit Village of Tinley Park Application for Employment. Include a copy of driver’s license, applicable certifications from Illinois State Fire Marshall and/or NFPA, Illinois Dept. of Public Health and other certifications (i.e.: CPR, CPAT, etc.) as applicable. Required documents to be submitted timely to ensure potential consideration; and
Applicants selected successfully complete personal interview process for further consideration; and
Applicants selected must successfully and timely complete all pre-employment examinations including medical/physical, criminal background investigation, and physical ability testing.

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