Employment Opportunities

1. NOTICE  January 15, 2025 - Fire Chief

The Jasper Civil Service Board will give a written exam in order to create a register for the position of FIRE CHIEF.  This exam will be on March  4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.  (location TBA) This exam is sourced to the following:

Hess, Karen M., & Wrobleski, Henry M. (2002). For the Record: Report 
Writing for Fire Services, 2nd Edition. Innovative Systems.
Fortney, J., (Ed.). (2014). Fire and Emergency Services Company
Officer, 5th Edition. IFSTA.
Bartsch, C. J., Briese, G.L., Carnell, C.K, . . . Rukavina, J. (2015). The
Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition. R. A. Marinucci (Ed.). PenWell.

This is a Grade 25 (currently $85,555.44 yr; in process of new pay plan)

Deadline to apply is February 17, 2025, 12:00 pm.

Applications may be downloaded at www.jaspercity.com (navigate to employment opportunities), or, may pick up in the basement of Jasper City Hall, 400 W 19th Street.

A copy of the following must be turned in with application:

1. birth certificate
2. drivers license
3. social security card
4. high school diploma/college degree
5. three letters of recommendation

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the sub units in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to meet current requirements set for by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

Resolution NO 2020-121 (Jasper City Council) recommends to the Board, and the Board approves, additional qualification of 15 years experience as a certified professional firefighter in a paid municipal fire department including a minimum of five years full time command/supervisory experience in a comparable paid department be used for the number of service years for Fire Chief.

Roger Wilson

Chairman
 

Applications may be downloaded or picked up in our office in the basement of Jasper City Hall.  Return application to this location anytime M-F, 8-4:30.  Place application through the slot in the door.


2. NOTICE   January 15, 2025 - Fire Operations Chief

The Jasper Civil Service Board will give a written exam in order to create a register for the position of Fire Operations Chief.  This exam will be on February 25 , 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (location TBA). This exam is sourced to the following:

    Fire And Emergency Services Instructor, 8th Edition
    IFSTA 2012 Fire Protection Publications

                                                                      
This is a Grade 22 with current yearly pay totaling approx $63,615.25 (a new pay plan is in process)

Deadline to apply is February 10, 2025, 11:00 pm.
Complete a “Change of Position Form” and turn in by this deadline.

This position requires 12 years as a paid professional firefighter with supervision experience with the City of Jasper.


Minimum Qualifications:
have certification as Firefighter II; Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I & II, Fire Investigator and Fire Department Health and Safety Officer (6 months will be allowed to obtain the needed certifications).

For a complete list of qualifications, contact our office.
 

Jasper City Hall