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NEW - Fire Alarm Operator
NOTICE OF VACANCY
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TITLE:                          Fire Alarm Operator

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE:            Same

DEPARTMENT:                     Fire Department

POSITION STATUS:                Full-time, AFSCME Local 1818 Permanent Position

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

SALARY:         STEP I                  STEP II                 STEP III
                        $773.00                 $802.91                 $834.04         
                        Night differential:             8%
                        Weekend differential:           $.50

DUTIES:
To receive and transmit alarms of fire, either by fire alarm transmitters, telephone, or public address system.

To receive telephone calls pertaining to the Fire Department.

To operate the Zetron System connected with all fire and electrical departments.

To perform the required tests of fire alarm console circuits.

To record and maintain records of periodic checks of fire alarm circuits connected with the fire systems at fire alarm headquarters.

To perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the latest revision of National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Codes.

Ability to assume responsibility for the proper operation of the fire alarm office without assistance and for the proper assignment of fire apparatus.

Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

The work schedule for this position is as follows:

Midnight Sundays through 8:00AM Fridays.  Since this position must be filled seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day, working hours may vary in order to meet the required coverage of emergency situations, vacations, etc.
Any person wishing to apply should do so in writing, stating qualifications, to Human Resources, 120 Washington Street, 4th  floor, Salem, MA  01970, no later than the close of business day, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009.

HUMAN RESOURCES, Lisa B. Cammarata, Director

DATE:                   January 6, 2010




The City of Salem is an EEO/AA Employer



Salem City Hall 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-745-9595
   City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM Thursday 8AM - 7PM Friday 8AM - 12PM