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, December 18, 2017. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2018. 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, January 27th and 28th, 2018 at 8:00 A.M.
Must pass a written Civil Service Test to be held in Altoona on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018, 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
Paralegal for Federal Public Defender office
Applicant must have advanced word processing skills, experience in complex civil or criminal litigation, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Exp with online research databases and doc management is preferred. A Paralegal certificate, a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree in paralegal studies is required. Candidates should have a working knowledge of legal terms and court procedures. Send cover letter and resume in one Adobe Acrobate document via email to PAW_employment@fd.org, using “2018-02-TPARA” in subject line. See full announcement at https://paw.fd.org. EOE.
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