Firefighting Professional

The City of Beverly Hills is a leader in providing exceptional customer service to its residents, businesses, and visitors. This reputation, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment. The Beverly Hills Fire Department is responsible for preserving life and property within the community. The dedicated firefighters protect approximately 34,000 residents and an estimated 150,000-200,000 daily visitors in a 5.7 square mile area. The Fire Department operates the city's three fire stations and responds to over 7,000 incidents per year. The ideal candidate will have paid professional experience in the fire service and at least 18 college units, but preferably a Bachelor's Degree. Candidates that meet all of the Minimum Qualifications are encouraged to submit an application for review. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional customer service skills and be responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community. Candidates for this position must possess a strong commitment to public service, the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, and act with integrity. This position requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including CalPERS retirement 3% @ 55 for classic members and 2.7% @ 57 for new members; $2,099.01/month towards health insurance (with option of up to $475/month as taxable cash); a monthly contribution of $275 to an RHS account for retiree medical savings; generous vacation accruals with the option for annual cash-outs. This position is assigned to a 48/96 work schedule. The selection process may consist of the following components: Application Review, Supplemental Questionnaire, FCTC Eligibility, Oral Interviews. The City of Beverly Hills will be utilizing the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) for this recruitment. Candidates must be on the FCTC SEL by the end of the application period. The FCTC written test should be taken within 12 months prior to the deadline. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for a grant to pay for their FCTC testing fees. Lateral applicants may have the FCTC Written Test and Eligibility requirement waived. All eligible candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical examination. The position requires knowledge of fire prevention, safety, fire codes, first aid, and rescue methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. The City offers a generous benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, health insurance, and vacation accruals. This position is assigned to a 48/96 work schedule. The selection process consists of Application Review, Supplemental Questionnaire, FCTC Eligibility, and Oral Interviews. The City of Beverly Hills will utilize the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List for this recruitment. Candidates must be on the FCTC SEL by the end of the application period. The FCTC written test should be taken within 12 months prior to the deadline. Candidates may qualify for a grant to pay for their FCTC testing fees. Lateral applicants may have the FCTC Written Test and Eligibility requirement waived. All eligible candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical examination. The position requires knowledge of fire prevention, safety, fire codes, first aid, and rescue methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. The City offers a generous benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, health insurance, and vacation accruals. This position is assigned to a 48/96 work schedule. The selection process consists of Application Review, Supplemental Questionnaire, FCTC Eligibility, and Oral Interviews. The ideal candidate will have paid professional experience in the fire service and at least 18 college units, but preferably a Bachelor's Degree. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional customer service skills and be responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community. The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, health insurance, and vacation accruals. This position is assigned to a 48/96 work schedule. The selection process may consist of the following components: Application Review, Supplemental Questionnaire, FCTC Eligibility, and Oral Interviews. The City of Beverly Hills will be utilizing the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) for this recruitment. Candidates must be on the FCTC SEL by the end of the application period. The FCTC written test should be taken within 12 months prior to the deadline. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for a grant to pay for their FCTC testing fees. Lateral applicants may have the FCTC Written Test and Eligibility requirement waived. All eligible candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical examination. The position requires knowledge of fire prevention, safety, fire codes, first aid, and rescue methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. The City offers a generous benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, health insurance, and vacation accruals. This position is assigned to a 48/96 work schedule. The selection process consists of Application Review, Supplemental Questionnaire, FCTC Eligibility, and Oral Interviews. The City of Beverly Hills will utilize the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List for this recruitment. Candidates must be on the FCTC SEL by the end of the application period. The FCTC written test should be taken within 12 months prior to the deadline. Candidates may qualify for a grant to pay for their FCTC testing fees. Lateral applicants may have the FCTC Written Test and Eligibility requirement waived. All eligible candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical examination. The position requires knowledge of fire prevention, safety, fire codes, first aid, and rescue methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. The City offers a generous benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, health insurance, and vacation accruals.