The City of Manistee (EOE) is seeking one individual for immediate full-time employment for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. These are non-SAFER positions. Starting salary of $39,160-$46,767, commensurate with experience, with generous annual increases and a competitive benefit package including MERS Defined Benefit pension plan, health, dental, optical, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Successful candidates are required to undergo drug screening, pass a physical fitness test, pass an oral interview, pass a psych test, and undergo a reference or security check.

 Qualified applicants must hold a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, and:

• A current Michigan Firefighters Training Council Certification as a State Certified Firefighter and a current EMT or Paramedic License from the State of Michigan.

As a condition of continued employment:

• New hires, where necessary, will be required to successfully complete a paramedic program, at the employers’ expense and become licensed as a paramedic within two years.

Interested applicants shall submit an application, cover letter, resume’ and references by 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 30, 2019. They can be mailed to the City of Manistee, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 70 Maple St. Manistee, MI 49660 or by e-mail to bhaskin@manisteemi.gov.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application; however, applicants are encouraged to include a resume and cover letter with their completed application. Applications can be picked up in person at the City Clerk’s Office at 70 Maple St. Manistee, MI 49660 or on the City of Manistee’s website:

https://www.manisteemi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3084/Application-for-Employment--Fillable-form-2

The City of Manistee is an Equal Opportunity Employer