The <\/span>City of Allentown Civil Service Board will be accepting applications from September 3 through October 3, 2019 for the position of Firefighter.\u00a0 Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department in City Hall or on the city\u2019s website at <\/span>https:\/\/www.allentownpa.gov\/ Anyone applying must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and must possess a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma and a valid driver\u2019s license. <\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Allentown firefighters are not required to live in the city.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n There is a non-refundable application fee of $60.00 that must be returned with the application.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Starting salary for an Allentown Firefighter is $50,064.00 per year.\u00a0 The benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance for the officer and his or her family, and a prescription drug plan; paid vacation, personal days, funeral and sick leave; a pension plan and life insurance.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n The City of Allentown is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\u00a0 The city adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or disability.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n435 Hamilton Street
\nAllentown, PA 18101
\nMike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov<\/p>\n
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