RECRUITMENT & CAREERS

POSITION: RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES: THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 AT 4:00 PM

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY $29,500.00

(Position will remain open until filled)

A BRIEF SUMMARY ABOUT OUR SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS

Nixa Fire District's hiring process is an important part of our core mission. And that is to protect the quality of life and the property of those who live, work, invest, or visit our community.

We are committed to hiring qualified and exceptional candidates who thrive in a team environment, that possess a positive attitude, supports commitment, and will have a sense of pride in what we do. We find these qualities extremely important to our organization and we are committed to fulfill our core values:

~ Respect ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Courage ~ Honesty ~

We know the hiring process can appear overwhelming, lengthy, and may seem challenging. We want all candidates to be informed that there are many steps to the hiring process and it is not intended to be overwhelming. In some cases it can take months from the time the job posting is made until the time of hiring.

SUPPORT STAFF RECUITMENT PROCESS

1. JOB POSTING

2. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

3. APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENT REVIEW

4. IN-PERSON INTERVIEW

5. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

6. DRUG SCREEN

7. OFFICIAL OFFER-EMPLOYMENT START NOTICE

8. ORIENTATION & ONBOARDING

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

(candidates MUST submit supporting documents in PDF format only)

Must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent
General office practices such as typing, filing, some accounting and bookkeeping
Two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience
Valid Missouri driver’s license with no suspensions, revocations, or any other significant moving violations within the last five (5) years. Candidates must pass a Driver's License Check

This is an entry level position with room to grow.
The receptionist performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering the telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and recordkeeping. Read full Job Description attached for more information.

RECEPTIONIST JOB POSTING

RECEPTIONIST JOB DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Rights Under Fair Credit Reporting Act

FCRA Authorization

Email EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION and Supporting Documents to: career@nixafire.org

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES

HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION

Athena Comitas-Fitts
Accounting/Human Resource Manager
E-Mail: career@nixafire.org

Phone:
Office: 417-725-4025

~ Our Mission ~

To build a successful team that exemplifies high standards of excellence in everything we do and stand for.

TO ATTRACT

We are seeking to attract candidates who thrive in a team environment, that are career-minded, who demonstrate a positive attitude, who are committed, and will display a sense of pride in what we do. These qualities are extremely important to our organization, in fact we insist on it!

TO TRAIN

We dedicate and commit ourselves to personal and professional development through training, education, and coaching, to seek innovative and dynamic training opportunities designed to master firefighting skills in a safe environment, encourage professional advancement, stimulate employee retention, and support organizational expansion.

TO LEAD

We aim to be proactive in positive communication that reflects motivation and support, and reinforces encouragement for members to assist and strengthen them.

TO EMPOWER

We support strong work values that will lead to trust and confidence in decision making and empowerment of its members. Our goal is to reach and meet the highest standard in customer service, firefighting skills, and ensure high-quality organizational purpose.