Firefighter or Engineer: Newberry

Contact Information

Contact: Jana Boice/HR
Phone: (803) 321-3649

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The City of Newberry is looking for a firefighter to join our staff! We are a progressive City and are making strides in how our firefighters work, learn, and are paid. The City’s fire department operates on 2236 hours annually with work being scheduled on a 24/48 rotating shift. Call-back rates apply for interrupted sleep time while on shift, training time when scheduled off shift, working parades/events, and when returning while off duty to perform work during scheduled time off. Our fire department was formed in 1873. We currently have 20 career firefighters and additional volunteer members. The Newberry Fire Department promotes the training of all staff fire personnel in interior structural firefighting, confined space rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, fire inspection, and fire prevention.

Minimum Education, Certifications, and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. SC driver’s license Entry Level Firefighter I / II – Salary Non-Exempt

Pay Range - $37,528 - $39,437

Fire Engineer – Salary / Non-Exempt Starting Pay $41,325

Job Posting – Closes August 9, 2024

Fringe Benefits:

• 11 holidays per year + 1 annual floating birthday
• 2 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.
• Accrue a day of sick leave per month (7.5 hours/pay period) starting from the date of hire. Employees can accrue and roll over up to 18 weeks of sick leave annually.
• From date of hire, employees accrue two weeks of vacation time annually (3.31 hours/pay period) up to 2 years of service; then accruals increase to three weeks (4.96 hours/pay period); at 15 years of service, accruals increase to four weeks (6.62 hours/pay period). Employees can roll over up to 8 weeks of sick leave annually.
• The City participates in the Police Officer Retirement System (PORS) • Employee Assistance Program • Longevity and Service Recognition Program
• Employer Paid Training and Certifications
• The City offers SC PEBA – State BCBS health insurance The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people who meet the required qualifications to apply.

The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality that offers its employees a competitive compensation package with many benefits! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and grow careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position may be for you.