Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Beginning Firefighter for the Fire Department of the City of Greenville, Ohio, at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $49,441.41 to $72,591.45 annually, plus benefits.
Requirements: Applicants must have attained the age of 18 on or before the date of the written exam; must also have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED as of April 21, 2025. Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or have legally declared their intentions of becoming United States citizens. No person shall be eligible to receive an original appointment on or after the person’s forty-first birthday.
The job description requires the employee to work under the direction of the Chief of the Greenville Fire Department; respond to fire alarms; assist with controlling and extinguishing fires; operate numerous pieces of equipment; operate hand tools; respond to life-threatening situations and provide emergency medical treatment, as necessary; and all other functions necessary to ensure the safety of the public as required by the Chief of the Greenville Fire Department.
A photo ID issued by a government agency must be presented to gain admission to the exam. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the written examination and receive any credits.
Addition of Credits: To be considered for a Uniformed Service credit of 20%, the applicant must be a resident of the State of Ohio and submit a copy of their certificate of service or honorable discharge from active duty. To be considered for a reserve component of the armed forces (including the Ohio National Guard) credit of 15%, applicant must submit proof of completion of initial entry-level training with completed application. Credit may also be awarded for the following: 5% for EMT or higher EMS certification; 5% for Ohio Firefighter II Certificate; 10% for EMT or higher EMS certification & Ohio Firefighter II Certificate. A notarized copy must substantiate each claim of course completion. Only one credit will be permitted for an applicant.
Those candidates receiving a passing grade on the written examination shall be required to submit and pass a physical ability test. A practice session for the physical ability test will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025; and the actual physical ability test will be conducted the following Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM. Criteria for the Fire Department physical ability test can be found on the City’s website at cityofgreenville.org.
The candidate(s) considered for appointment shall be further required to submit to and pass a medical examination, psychological examination, a background check and a drug screening examination prior to employment.
Any interested person can obtain an application online at cityofgreenville.org or from the Office of the Mayor, City of Greenville, Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays. To be eligible to take the examination, all applications must be completed and returned to the Office of the Mayor no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025.
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f