Fire Engineer

Fire Engineer PositionThe Wilmington Fire Department is hiring Fire Engineers The purpose of this position is to protect life and property of the citizens of Wilmington. Serves as second in command to the Company Officer; implementing, directing, and conducting tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station. May assume the lead in the absence of the Company Officer and carry out supervisory responsibilities; maintaining documents; and maintaining training and knowledge of firefighting principles and practices. Also, provides for the safe response of the firefighting apparatus and personnel to fire and EMS alarms. May temporarily assume the role of incident commander (Safety Officer, RIT Member, or Accountability Officer) at emergency scenes. Performs all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary at the discretion of the Battalion Chief.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, applicants must submit a completed online employment application, the Career Plan Report, Supplemental Questionnaire and upload all required documents by posting deadline.All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to frequently check their e-mails after the closing of the post to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. If selected to move forward, applicants will receive their scheduled date and time for testing and interview, and all supporting information that may be needed. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Missing an email will not be an accepted justification for missed assessments.Selection Components Career Plan Report The Career Plan Report shall be a document that details the candidate's professional growth. The document will describe the candidate's Experience, Formal Education, Professional Development, and Organizational Commitment. The assessment must be completed in accordance with the specific guidelines included in Section 8 of the Promotion Process Engineer/ Lieutenant/ Captain/ Battalion Chief/ Assistant Chief (210). Assessment documentation will be supplied to candidates at required WFD Candidate School sessions outlined below.WFD Candidate School All candidates submitting an application must attend one of the below sessions in order to meet this requirement for qualification. Participant attendance will be taken at beginning of the meeting:January 26, 2026: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ESTFebruary 2, 2026: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ESTTesting Phases Candidates who pass the minimum qualification screenings of the process will continue through the following phases:Phase I By closing date February 17 Career Plan Report Top 20 candidate scores move forwardPhase II Tentative March 2325, March 27 and March 30 Fire Problem 35% of final scorePhase III Tentative March 23-25, March 27 and March 30 Interview 25% of final scorePhase IV Tentative March 23-25, March 27 and March 30 Pumping Practical 40% of final scorePhases II-IV require candidates to have a passing score of 70% or higher to move forward. The cumulative scores obtained in phases II-IV of the process with determine the final ranking of the candidates. A candidate that scores less than 70% at any phase, or overall, will not be eligible for the final list. This selection process will produce a certified roster in rank order. When a vacancy occurs the Fire Chief will select the top candidate on the certified list unless a written disciplinary action has been taken or poor performance has been documented as per the Promotional Procedures for Engineer. In the event of a tie after the final score, promotion will be determined by the final score provided on the Career Plan Report. The eligibility roster generated by this promotional process will expire 1 calendar year from the certification date.For external candidates selected for hire, the anticipated Engineer orientation date will be May 4, 2026.Typical Tasks:Serves as second in command to Company Officer by implementing, directing, and conducting tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station, may assume the lead in absence of the Company Officer. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, tactical guidelines and applicable laws.Assists Company Officer in preparing reports as required, demonstrating general knowledge of forms used and ability to complete forms in timely and accurate manner.Drives, maintains, spots, and operates fire apparatus. Secures a water supply and enhances the execution of the safety and operational need on emergency scenes.Participates in continuous professional and personal development by attending training in areas such as fire ground operations, EMT, search and rescue, driver/operator training, NIMS, physical fitness, hazmat operations, water rescue, car seat technician, and fire boat operations.Performs operational support and administrative duties by facilitating fire prevention education, fire truck displays, station tours, installing smoke detectors, performing duties as a car seat technician and assisting the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.Assists Company Officer with planning, organizing, conducting and documenting training activities and/or maintaining training hours, and keeping current with materials, instruction of co-workers, and documentation.Acts as Team Leader for routine station duties, tasks or other functions, including but not limited to housekeeping and grounds maintenance, equipment checks and station/equipment maintenance.Will perform all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary.Qualifications:All Applicants Must Possess:Education: Minimum of High school degree or GEDExperience: Minimum of 4 years of full time experience with a career fire departmentMinimum Requirements for all candidates:Valid driver's licenseNCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified FirefighterNCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with the ability to obtain North Carolina reciprocityHazardous Materials Operations certificationNIMS ICS 100, 200, and 700 certificationsWFD Candidate School IFire Instructor I certificationNCOSFM Emergency Vehicle Driver CertificationDriver Operator & Pumps or IFSAC/Pro-boardAdditional Requirements by Applicant Type:Internal Applicants (Current Employees): Must possess NC Class B, Must possess completed Engineer Task Book, Must meet all apparatus certification requirements as set forth by the Training Department, Have no more than two points on record for a preventable vehicle or nonvehicle accident within 12 months of the closing date, Have no formal disciplinary action above a first written reminder within 12 months of the closing date, Most recent annual performance rating must be "Meets Expectations" or better, Must provide a letter from his/her immediate supervisor recommending the candidate for the position and stating that the candidate meets job requirements as outlined in the Engineer's job description and is ready for the positionExternal Applicants: NC Class B must be obtained within six (6) months of hire, Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 certification within six (6) months of hire, Must complete the Engineer Task Book within six (6) months of hire, Must meet all apparatus certification requirements as set forth by the Training Department within six (6) months of hireAdditional Information:Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining all required certifications and credentials within the specified timeframes.Failure to meet certification requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.Our Core Values: INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITYOur Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.What we offer:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance optionsExcellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement SystemEmployer-paid health & wellness clinicFree on-site city gym accessPaid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year6-weeks paid parental leavePaid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our communityFlex schedule and telework availability, depending on