Entry Level Firefighter: City of Greer

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Contact: Alicia Williamson
Phone: 8648482174
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The City of Greer Fire Department is recruiting for current vacancies created by planned growth. Current the City of Greer has openings for six entry level firefighters. Minimum Pay  Uncertified: $37,952  Certified: $40,849 (must currently hold SC recognized Firefighter II & NR-EMT) Paid Training  With approved training opportunities for continued career development Health Benefits  Medical Insurance o Employee premiums as little as $0 per pay period based on participation in Wellness Program o Dependent Premiums costs vary & depend upon which dependents are covered  Vision Insurance o Annual maximum dollar limit per person  Dental Insurance o Annual maximum dollar limit per person o Preventative Covered at 100%  Prescription Drugs o $10 co-pay for generic o $15 co-pay for brand o $20 co-pay for non-formulary o Mail order 90 day supply @ one month’s co-pay Additional Insurance (paid by the City of Greer on the employee’s behalf)  Life Insurance o Basic Life o Basic Accidental death/dismemberment o Lon-Term Disability o Spouse and/or dependent life insurance (if applicable) Optional Insurance (paid by the employee via payroll deductions)  Additional Life Insurance available  Additional Dependent Life Insurance available  Cancer Insurance, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness available Additional Benefits  SC Retirement (PEBA) Defined benefit plan; employee participation is mandatory  SC Deferred Compensation: 401 (k) and 457 (b) available  Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-taxed savings plans for medical and/or dependent care spending  Tuition Reimbursement Program: Eligibility after one year of full-time employment  Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential professional counseling services for employees & eligible dependents  Wellness Program: On-site wellness nurse visits, disease management programs  Gym Membership Reimbursement: 50% of employee’s individual membership, up to $25 per month  Education Incentive Pay: $25 per pay period for Associate Degree and $50 per pay period for Bachelor Degree (not combinable)  Certification Pay: Based on criteria for certain positions  Greer City Bonus: For employees living inside the City limits  Bonuses: Awarded to all city employees for safe work environments and work tenure once the established criteria has been met  Employee Appreciation Events: Events to recognize employees, family members invited General Leave  Accumulated monthly Sick Leave  Accumulated at the rate of one day per month worked Observed Holidays  New Year’s Day  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day  Memorial Day  Independence Day  Labor Day  Thanksgiving Day  Day After Thanksgiving  Christmas Eve  Christmas Day  One Personal Leave Day (must be used by the last day of the calendar year)