Administration & Human Resources
The Department is responsible for all personnel matters, benefit coordination, risk management and liability insurance matters.
Superintendent/Manager
William D. Cargo
(616) 604-6324
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Employment Opportunities
We ARE Grand Haven Charter Township
We are a beautiful, thriving community of over 16,000 residents, located in Northwest Ottawa County where our residents and visitors can find miles of pristine beaches, towering sand dunes and breathtaking sunsets along the shores of Lake Michigan. Our clean and safe community values a family-centered atmosphere; we also offer vibrant parks, world-class schools, as well as an appreciation of the arts and healthy lifestyles. Our community is a place where agri-businesses and industry seek to locate, bringing with them more opportunities for growth.
We are an organization that values trust and mutual respect. Our staff members are empowered to make decisions and create positive change. We are committed to continuous improvement through the use of technology and collaboration with our customers, peers, and neighbors. We know our past, and we learn from it so that we can grow together as a community.
Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, height, weight or disability.
Grand Haven Charter Township is accepting applications for the following positions:
» Firefighter/Paramedic
» Part-Time Firefighter
Firefighter/Paramedic (Internal Applicants Only)
Department: Fire & Rescue
A Day in the Life:
- Performs firefighting activities including but not limited to, extinguishing fires, searching burning buildings, rescuing and assisting victims from emergency sites, driving fire apparatus, operating fire pumps and related equipment, advancing line hose, climbing ladders, and using Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Performs emergency medical activities including but not limited to, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) assessment and treatment of medical and/or trauma adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintains fire equipment, buildings and apparatus, including performing minor repairs to Department properties and clean and test equipment.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other fire prevention programs.
- Participates in training and maintains acceptable medical and firefighting skill levels; instructs classes as required.
What You Will Need:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter I and II.
- Current State of Michigan Licensure as Paramedic, within 12 months of hire.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification.
- Michigan Firefighter Training Council Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Certification.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license with satisfactory driving record, as determined by the Township.
- Satisfactory criminal history, as determined by the Township.
- Successful Completion of Physical Agility Test, at the time of job offer.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in firefighting/rescue work.
- Minimum of 10 Monday night trainings and 16 online training hours per year.
- Blue Card Incident Command Certification, within 12 months of hire.
- Michigan Firefighter Training Council Fire Officer I, II, and III, within 24 months of hire.
- Paramedics must have a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, or equivalent certification.
What We Offer:
- A salary pay range of $46,248 – $61,636, excluding overtime.
- Health and dental coverage for you and your family, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
- A 401(a) plan, through the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS), with a 10% Township contribution.
- A generous paid time off program to help you keep a healthy work/life balance.
- Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Supplemental insurance options at group rates.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), educational reimbursement benefits and access to a fitness facility to keep your mind and body healthy.
When you become a Grand Haven Charter Township employee, you do more than simply change jobs. You become part of the GHCT family, a group of talented individuals who provide superior customer service to their residents and visitors, love their jobs, embrace change and celebrate the community that is GRAND HAVEN CHARTER TOWNSHIP!
How to Apply:
- Send a cover letter and resume to ADumbrell@ght.org
- Any questions can be directed to Chief Gerencer or Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309
- Application deadline: open until Friday, February 21, 2020.
Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
» Application for Employment
» View the full job description
Part-Time Firefighter
Department: Fire & Rescue
A Day in the Life:
- Responds to emergency calls, which can include combating, extinguishing and preventing
fires; providing emergency medical care; and performing extrication and rescue. - Completes investigative and other required written reports of fires, medical emergencies and
inspections using sketches, appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. - Performs routine maintenance on firefighting equipment and property.
- Communicates with and represents the Fire & Rescue Department to residents, guests,
students, and other municipalities. - Performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
- Receives feedback from co-workers and supervisors and uses it to grow and improve.
What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma; CPR certification, firefighting training & paramedic license preferred.
- Valid Michigan motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Live south of Grand Haven’s drawbridge and within 7 miles of the Grand Haven Charter
Township’s Fire Station. - Knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue techniques.
- Ability to work under pressure situations and make decisions in emergency situations, while being exposed to extreme temperatures; heavy smoke conditions; chemical, physical, and
mechanical hazards; heights and confined spaces. - Flexibility to fill 12 and 24 hour shifts, at the Township’s Fire Station, when needed.
- Ability to communicate with the public and other employees with tact and discretion.
- Time to dedicate to a minimum of 20 hours of training each year.
- The desire to learn and potentially grow into other roles within the department.
What We Offer:
- A competitive hourly rate of $17.47 – $20.70
- Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Training and access to a fitness facility to keep your mind and body healthy.
When you become a Grand Haven Charter Township employee, you do more than simply change jobs. You become part of the GHCT family, a group of talented individuals who provide superior customer service to their residents and visitors, love their jobs, embrace change and celebrate the community that is GRAND HAVEN CHARTER TOWNSHIP!
How to Apply:
- View the full job description link below.
- Send a cover letter and resume to: ADumbrell@ght.org.
- Any questions can be directed to Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.
- Application deadline: open until filled
» View Full Job Description
» Application for Employment
