FIRE DEPARTMENT
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
ANNOUNCEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER FOR THE
ALTOONA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Applications for Firefighter for the City of Altoona can be obtained from the Human Resources Office in City Hall, 1301 – 12th Street, Suite 301, Altoona, PA, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, August 31, 2015. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON THURSDAY, October 8, 2015. All previous applications and eligibility lists are void. Individuals on the previous eligibility list must reapply to be considered for employment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass a Physical Agility Test to be held in Altoona on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2015 at 9:00 A.M.
Must pass a written Civil Service Test to be held in Altoona on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 9:00 A.M., with a score of 70% or better.
Must become a resident of the City of Altoona within six (6) months of date of employment and must remain a resident of the City during the tenure of employment.
•Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
•Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
•Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
•Must be of high moral character and free of any felony or misdemeanor convictions.
Applications must be accompanied by a $25.00 check or money order made payable to “The City of Altoona” and must include a legible copy of valid driver’s license; birth certificate or other appropriate proof of age; proof of U.S. citizenship or naturalization; high school diploma or GED certificate; and DD-214 showing proof of honorable discharge if veteran’s preference is requested. Veteran’s preference will be given if a passing score of 70% or better is achieved on the Civil Service Test.
The City of Altoona is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE POSITION OF
POLICE OFFICER – ALTOONA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Applications for Police Officer for the City of Altoona may be obtained from the Human Resources Department at City Hall, 1301 – 12th Street, Suite 301, Altoona, PA, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Applicants or their designees must file completed, NOTARIZED applications with accompanying documentation NO LATER THAN NOON ON THURSDAY, September 24, 2015. Return IN PERSON OR BY MAIL to:
Human Resources Department
Altoona City Hall
1301 – 12th Street, Suite 301
Altoona, PA 16601-3491
A $25.00 processing fee (check or money order) must be paid at the time the application is filed. Applications that are incomplete for any reason will not be accepted, and will be returned to the applicant. Falsification, concealment or misrepresentation of material fact on the application form may result in disqualification. All previous applicants will be required to reapply and repeat the entire application process in order to be considered for employment.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Must pass a physical agility test scheduled for Saturday,
October 3, 2015, at 8:00 A.M., in Altoona.
•Must pass a written Civil Service Test to be administered on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 8:30 A.M., in Altoona.
•Must have successfully completed a Pennsylvania Act 120 basic training program prior to the end of 2015.
•Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of employment.
•Must be a United States citizen.
•Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a Graduate Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) acceptable to the Commission.
•Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
•Must be of high moral character and free of felony or misdemeanor convictions.
•Must be physically and mentally fit for the full duties of a Police Officer.
•Must submit to a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA).
•Must agree to psychological and physical examinations if offered employment.
Starting salary: $41,047.92
The City of Altoona is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Non-profit community-based organization representing the 14 neighborhoods of Pittsburgh’s Northside is seeking candidates for:
•AGH-Northside Partnership Coordinator
A minimum 2 Yrs experience in community development or related field is required. Details can be found at www.pittsburghnorthside.com. Resumes and cover letters due 9/11/2015 via email only to resumes@pittsburghnorthside.com
News Producer
WPXI is seeking a newscast producer with great writing, news judgment and creativity to help drive the best local newscasts in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will produce newscasts with a focus on breaking news, severe weather, local news, high story count and live shots. We’re looking for a naturally curious, competitive producer who is a team player, a strong leader, and who communicates and collaborates with others to create great television every day. WPXI-TV is an EOE employer. Please send resumes to acoulter@wpxi.com.
Thank you for your interest in WPXI and Cox Media Group.
POLICE OFFICER
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR
The Civil Service Board of the Township of Upper St. Clair is seeking applicants interested in careers as Township Police Officers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Minimum age of 23 & Citizen of the United States
•4-Year degree from accredited college or university
•Completion of Act 120 Training
•Physically fit for police duty w/ good moral character
•Valid license to operate motor vehicle
•USC Residency is NOT a requirement
Please visit www.twpusc.org for compensation and competitive exam requirements, further details of qualifications and complete application procedure.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LABORER
The Borough of Wilkinsburg is accepting applications for the position of Laborer in the Department of Public Works. The hourly rate of pay is $11.73. Position description and Borough employment application are available at www.wilkinsburgpa.gov. Send application to Cindy Bahn, Wilkinsburg Borough, 605 Ross Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 or cbahn@wilkinsburgpa.gov; applications also accepted at the Borough administrative offices during normal business hours. Application period closes at 4:00pm on September 11, 2015.
Wilkinsburg residency is required
EEO
CLERK/SECRETARY
The Borough of Wilkinsburg is accepting applications for the position of Clerk/Secretary in the Administrative offices. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18.05. A position description which defines the job duties, responsibilities and qualifications, and Borough employment application are available online at www.wilkinsburgpa.gov. Send application with cover letter and resume to Cindy Bahn, Wilkinsburg Borough, 605 Ross Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 or cbahn@wilkinsburgpa.gov; application materials will also be accepted at the Borough administrative offices during normal business hours. Application period closes at 4:00pm on September 11, 2015.
Wilkinsburg residency is required
EEO
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