Employment Opportunity For Firefighter/Paramedic In Northborough

Press release from the Town of Northborough:

July 6, 2020

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NORTHBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

The Northborough Fire Department seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The successful candidate will work a rotating shift of 24/on 48/off, 24/on 96/off over an eight-week rotation (42-hour week on average). Applicants must possess MA certification as an EMT-Paramedic with a minimum of one year of job-related experience. High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Fire Science or Paramedicine is desirable. If the successful applicant has not completed the MA Fire Academy’s Career Firefighter Recruit Training Program, he/she will be enrolled post-hire. Per the union contract, the successful candidate shall reside in Town or shall establish and/or maintain residency in a community whose border lies within fifteen air miles of Northborough’s border. Valid MA driver’s license required. Annual compensation range, inclusive of base wages and paramedic stipend, is $60.439 - $72,694, dependent upon qualifications; comprehensive benefits provided.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Town of Northborough, c/o Chief David Parenti, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532, or email documents to townadmin@town.northborough.ma.us referencing “Firefighter/Paramedic Applicant” in the email subject line. Position open until filled with priority consideration of applications received by 07/10/2020

Qualified candidates will be extended a conditional offer of employment pending successful completion of a background check and passing a pre-employment drug test administered to detect drugs and other substances that are considered controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act, including marijuana (cannabis). AA/EOE

This press release was produced by the Town of Northborough. The views expressed here are the author’s own.