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Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 30, 2011 at 9:20pm

www.cityofrochester.gov/firefighterjob

 

The Rochester Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Firefighter Entrance Exam, to be held on Jan. 21, 2012. The Application period is open from Oct. 31 through Dec. 12, 2011, and is open to city residents only. 

Apply Now!

Firefighter Responsibilities

The Rochester Fire Department typically responds to fire alarms, rescue operations and emergency medical calls. A firefighter's responsibilities include:

•  Locating the fire, sizing it up and relaying information to the officer-in-charge; 
•  Making openings for ventilation, entry and search; 
•  Evacuation and/or removing people from hazardous areas; 
•  Raising, positioning and climbing ladders and entering burning buildings wearing heavy protective clothing with a breathing apparatus; 
•  Laying, connecting, carrying, dragging and operating hose lines and nozzles; 
•  Drive, ride or operate firefighting equipment, and placing various apparatus and equipment as necessary, inspect and maintain firefighting equipment; 
•  Operate power tools, move heavy objects, dig and/or work in hazardous areas to rescue or extricate victims of various kinds of accidents; 
•  Provide emergency medical treatment for injured and/or ill persons; 
•  Conduct periodic inspection of buildings and private homes for fire hazards, inspect hydrants for proper operation and perform salvage operations at fire scenes such as, removing furniture, covering furniture with tarpaulins and cleaning debris.  

No experience is necessary, but the job of a firefighter is physically demanding. It requires a high level of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Successful candidates will be trained in all aspects of the job at the Firefighter Training Academy upon hire. To learn more about the physical requirements of the job, visit the Candidate Physical Ability Test link.

Requirements

Candidates Must:

• Be a resident of the city of Rochester at time of application and at the beginning of each subsequent step in the selection process up to and including the date of appointment. Claims of city residency are subject to review and verification;
• Have a high school diploma/GED;
• Be 18 years of age at time of hire;
• Possess a valid New York State Class D Driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment in the title;
• Pass a general medical examination, vision and hearing examination, and drug test;
• Be in good physical and psychological condition;
• Possession of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- BASIC) certificate issued by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services within twelve (12) months of appointment.  This 
  certificate must be maintained throughout employment in this title. 

Firefighter Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $37,812; increases to $66,031 in five years;
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Life insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Dental and medical coverage
• Pension
• Non-traditional work schedule 

Scope of Examination:

The test process will consist of three parts: a reading test, a written multiple choice test and an oral exercise. Candidates who do not pass Part 1 will not be permitted to participate in Part 2; candidates who take Part 2 will be permitted to participate in Part 3. Parts 1 and 2 will be held on the same day; Part 3 will be scheduled at a later date and candidates will be notified.

The following is a description of the examination:

• Part 1:  Reading Test – Candidates will read passages and respond to questions concerning the passage.
• Part 2:  Written Multiple Choice Test – This test is designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas: Memory, Spatial Orientation, Logic, and Work Behaviors. 
• Part 3:  Oral Exercise – Candidates will be given hypothetical situations that will evaluate skills and abilities in:  Problem Identification and Analysis, Decision Making, Oral Communication, and Service Orientation. The Oral Exercise will be video taped. Candidates will also be video taped in their responses to follow up questions. 

Failure to appear at any scheduled portion of this examination will result in applicant's removal from further consideration in the examination process and removal from eligible list.

Medical Requirements:

The Rochester Fire Department refers to  NFPA 1582 Chapter 6 standards  (2007 Edition) on Medical Evaluation of Candidates as a guideline for medical fitness. Please be advised that this is used as a guide only. The City of Rochester reserves the right to modify these guidelines as appropriate.

For more information

• Contact one of our recruiters
  • Dave Abdoch   (abdochd@cityofrochester.gov) or
  • Alicia Sampson (sampsona@cityofrochester.gov)
• Call             585-428-3690      
• Visit our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions section to view answers to commonly asked questions.

 

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 30, 2011 at 8:53pm

Employment Opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

Job Category: Nonprofit

Full Time Exempt

Posted:           11/23/2011

Expires:          12/23/2011

Number of positions:  2

 

Position 1:

Match Coordinator – Child Enrollment and Match Support for Monroe County

 

Essential functions:

Conduct child and family enrollments including orientation, parent/child interviews, and child safety education. Asses and refer families for alternative or additional services as needed.

 

Facilitate match meetings and continually assess the match relationship. Real and/or potential problems and barriers are identified, addressed and resolved as early as possible. Match support is provided on a frequency according to BBBS Standards, at a minimum.

 

Assess and provide for individual training needs, information and support needs for each match participant to assure a positive youth development experience for the child, and successful and satisfying experience for the volunteer.

 

Ensure high-level expertise in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.  Develop strategic interventions to identify and strengthen match relationships that require extra support to continue to grow

 

Assist with the implementation of individual and group match activities to support ongoing volunteer involvement with the child and agency affiliation.

 

Recruit targeted youth through face to face activities in the community and by cultivating long term sustaining relationships with youth organizations.

 

To ensure quality services and measurable outcomes, maintain accurate and timely records for each match according to standards and utilize technology to report, synthesize and analyze data.

 

The functions of the position are to ensure that children are enrolled and matched while executing a high degree of independent judgment utilizing BBBS standards and practice and to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers. A high level of customer service throughout all roles is imperative.   

 

Requirements:

Minimum Bachelors degree in social work  or related field preferred. Previous work experience in relationship development; interviewing and assessments; child and adult populations; understanding of child development and family dynamics.  Bilingual candidate is desired.  Must have car, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums. 

 

 

 

 

Position 2:

Match Coordinator – School Based Wayne and Ontario County

 

Work collaboratively with school personnel, community agencies and all related services to ensure project success and sufficient recruitment for program longevity. 

 

Conduct child and volunteer enrollment: including recruitment, interviews, character references, training, and dissemination of all policy information. Evaluate all participants for appropriateness to program.

 

Provide on-site supervision of match activities at school based programs in Wayne and Ontario Counties. Organize and plan weekly match activities including facility coordination.

 

Facilitate match meetings and continually assess the match relationship. Real and/or potential problems and barriers are identified, addressed and resolved as early as possible. Match support is provided on a frequency according to BBBS Standards, at a minimum.

 

Facilitate collection of documented attendance, grades and assessments

 

Ensure high-level expertise in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.  Develop strategic interventions to identify and strengthen match relationships that require extra support to continue to grow

 

To ensure quality services and measurable outcomes, maintain accurate and timely records for each match according to standards and utilize technology to report, synthesize and analyze data.

 

The functions of the position are to ensure that children are enrolled and matched while executing a high degree of independent judgment utilizing BBBS standards and practice and to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers. A high level of customer service throughout all roles is imperative.   

 

Requirements

Minimum Bachelors degree in social services, human resources or related field preferred. Previous work experience in relationship development; interviewing and assessments; child and adult populations; understanding of child development and family dynamics.  Must have car, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

 

Contact

Interested candidates should send a resume’ along with salary requirements to:

Sheri Walker, Director of Operations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

232 S. Plymouth Avenue

Rochester, New York 14608

employment@bbbsr.org

www.BeABig.com

(585) 442-2250      

(585) 442-2428       - fax

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 30, 2011 at 11:19am

Deputy Human Resources

Please note the following job vacancy at our Rochester, NY office.  This position is Full-time/year-round with a base salary of $38,584.00

  

·        Deputy Human Resources

 

Please print and post statement in a conspicuous location and send it to those organizations and agencies on your official list.

Thank you,

 

Juana Molina

Human Resources Specialist

PathStone

400 East Ave

Rochester, NY 14607

Ph:585-340-3332

Fax: 585-340-3335

www.pathstone.org

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 23, 2011 at 10:18pm

Recruiting Round Rochester 2011.28.11.doc

Attached you will find the flyer for the Recruiting Round Rochester event on Monday, November 28^th . Reliant Staffing Solutions will be attending and here is a brief description of the positions:

 

Reliant Staffing Solutions is recruiting for B & C shift positions for  Printing Assembly and Printing Operator Assistant positions at a Rochesterarea employer. The positions are temporary to permanent with a wages from $8-$12 an hour based on experience.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, work in  fast paced environment to adhere to production deadlines and be able to stand for 8 hours at a time

 

Please forward this notice on to any job seeker or partner agencies that might be interested, and let me know if you have any questions.

 

*Please note the attendance of the employers is subject to change.*

 

Thanks,

Kristy

 

 

Kristy Ioele

Placement Specialist

 

RochesterWorks! Inc.

255 N. Goodman St

Rochester, NY 14607

Phone:             585- 258-3548      

Fax: 585- 473-6755

Email: Kioele@rochesterworks.org

Website: www.rochesterworks.org

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 23, 2011 at 10:17pm

Resident Assistant Coopers Union.doc

Tonya Ringer

Human Resources Generalist

Volunteers of America of Western New York, Inc.

214 Lake Avenue, Bldg C

Rochester, NY 14608

(585) 402-7269

hr@voawny.org

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 22, 2011 at 4:05pm

Advance Auto Parts on-site recruitment 11/30, 9-2

On-site Advanced Auto Part flier 2011-30-2011.docx

 

The DOL has scheduled an open on-site recruitment at Waring location with Advance Auto Parts on Wednesday, 11/30/10 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Please see attached flier regarding this on-site. Job Seekers are strongly encouraged to complete the online application atwww.Advanceautoparts.com before reporting for the recruitment event.  We appreciate your efforts in promoting this event. If you could post this at your facility, that will be great. And, of course, referrals to this event are welcome. If you need information on the specific job orders, please access OSOS for further information.

 

 

Thank you/p>

 

Lauri Follette

Sr. Examiner

Employment Unit

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 18, 2011 at 2:21pm

Volunteer Specialist FOCUS Plus; Deadline 11/23  Volunteer%20Specialist%20FOCUS%20Plus.docx

Please post this Part-time position opening for five business days, ending November 23, 2011.

 

Thank you,

 

Cynthia Powell

 

Cynthia Powell

Manager of Employment & Diversity

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

550 E. Main Street

Rochester, NY 14604

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 18, 2011 at 2:16pm

Learn About Openings at ARC of Monroe County 

    Attached you will find the flyer for the Recruiting Round Rochester event on Monday, November 21^st . To learn more about the openings at the ARC of Monroe county please visit their website at www.arcmonroe.org.  

 

Please forward this notice on to any job seeker or partner agencies that might be interested, and let me know if you have any questions.

 

*Please note the attendance of the employers is subject to change.*

 

Thanks,

Kristy

 

 

Kristy Ioele

Placement Specialist

 

RochesterWorks! Inc.

255 N. Goodman St

Rochester, NY 14607

Phone: 585- 258-3548

Fax: 585- 473-6755

Email: Kioele@rochesterworks.org

Website: www.rochesterworks.org

Follow Us: Fingerlakes BIC; Facebook: Facebook for Youth: Twitter: Blog: Linkedin Job Network: Linkedin BizWorks: Hire Me Rochester

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 15, 2011 at 1:21pm

Employability Services Fair - January 12 (JDN SERVICES FLYER.doc)

The Job Development Network is hosting its first annual "Employability Services Fair" on January 12.  It can be a great resource for both professionals, clients, and the general public.  Organizations who provide employment related services that knock down the barriers to employment will participate in this Fair.

 

See the attached and come.  Also, send this to people who would benefit from this information.

 

Courtney

-- 
Courtney Lepinskie

Employment Specialist 
C.E.O. (Center for Employment Opportunities)
1150 University Ave., Suite 8
Rochester, NY 14607
Office: (585) 957-9858 x535
Cell: (585) 953-0593
Email: clepinskie@ceoworks.org

 

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on November 15, 2011 at 12:57pm

The DOL has scheduled an open on-site recruitment at Waring location with Adecco on Thursday, 11/17/10 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Please see attached flier regarding this on-site. (On-site%20Adecco%20flier%2011-17-2011.docx).

We appreciate your efforts in promoting this event. If you could post this at your facility, that will be great. And, of course, referrals to this event are welcome. If you need information on the specific job orders, please access OSOS for further information.

 

Thanks so much for your efforts in promoting this event.

 

 

 

Sincerely, 
Barbara Weymouth 
Supervising Labor Services Representative 
New York State Department of Labor 
276 Waring Road 
Rochester, NY  14609 
Phone:  585-266-7760 x 225 
Fax:  585-266-8324

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