INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN BECOMING SPRINGFIELD FIREFIGHTERS HAVE LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO APPLY

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Ernie Slottag 789-2235

Mayor J. Michael Houston today reminded those interested in becoming firefighters that they have until June 9^th to obtain, fill out and return their applications to the Department of Human Resources.

“We have already held practice sessions, and have one more scheduled for this week,” said Mayor Houston. “These practice examinations are designed to better prepare the candidates for the actual tests, which will be held in June. We want to be sure that everyone who wishes to apply will have the opportunity to do so and have the opportunity to know exactly what will be required of them.”

An orientation and practice written exam will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 26^th at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 at 3520 E. Cook Street. The actual written exam will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62701.

Packet information is available on the City’s Website and from the Office of Human Resources in Municipal Center West. The deadline to obtain and return packets is June 9, 2011.  All applications must be hand delivered by the applicant to the Office of Human Resources, 300 S. 7^th Street, Room 309, Springfield, IL 62701, before 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2011.

Applications may be returned by certified mail or special carrier for those applicants who live out of state or have an unreasonable driving distance from Springfield. Those applications must be received no later than June 9, 2011. The City is not responsible for lost applications.

Applicants must provide the following data at the time of application:

• Completed application
• A copy of applicant's Birth Certificate or Birth Record
• A copy of either the applicant's High School Diploma, GED (General Education Diploma) or Official High School Transcripts that show a graduation date in a sealed envelope from the school. In lieu of a high school transcript you may submit your Associates or Bachelor’s Degree Certificate.
• Copy of Veterans Military Release Form DD-214 (if  applicable)

• U. S. Citizenship

• Minimum age is 20 years old on the date of the written examination. (born on or before June 18, 1991)

• Maximum age is 34 years old (unless applicant meets one of the exemptions listed under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1.6) on the date of the written examination (born on after June 18, 1976)

• Birth Certificate

• High School Diploma, GED (General Education Diploma), or Official High School Transcript that shows a graduation date in a sealed envelope

• Valid driver’s license and must be able to obtain an Illinois Drivers License

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of firefighters during their application process shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of the job. The City will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in an apprenticeship program.