Do you want to be part of the efforts to address the greatest challenges of our time, and be able to influence and leave something for future generations to develop? Then Boden Municipality is an employer for you! Boden is located in Norrbotten's coastal region, only 3 miles from the sea between two river valleys. Around 28,000 people live here. Boden is a modern small town close to most things, which creates a rewarding working and leisure life, what we call local life. Boden is located in the heart of an establishment-intensive region and is an important part of the green global social transition. A growing society is being created here, equipped to meet the green new industrialization, with smart and sustainable solutions for collaboration, housing, transport, everyday life and modern business. With strong support from competent colleagues and managers, you will have the courage to try. With us, you will be given great confidence in a fantastic environment, where there is the opportunity to develop yourself and others. Do you want to know more about what it is like to work in Boden municipality? Then you can read more here: www.boden.se/jobbaiboden
The municipality of Boden is in an expansive phase. The rescue service needs to grow in line with the development of society and intends to expand our operational department. We are therefore looking for 3-4 firefighters to strengthen our organization. We are a strong team that collaborates with 19 municipalities, from Kiruna in the north to Nordmaling in the south, to create safe and effective rescue operations regardless of where the accident occurs. Our focus is to act quickly and efficiently to minimize damage and save lives. We are now looking for you to strengthen our team and lead us into the future. With us, there are good opportunities to work broadly and be involved in creating development to meet the future together. We have an organization where all employees can participate in different ways to jointly drive the business forward with close links between our professional groups. The organization adapts to the future by creating and maintaining the possibility of a flat organization where we distribute responsibilities and tasks based on the needs of the business and the interest of the individual. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a firefighter with us, you will be part of a team where we work together to achieve our goals. Our work climate is characterized by joy, commitment and stimulation. After introductory training, you work as a firefighter in the emergency team, 80% operational and 20% resource time on a 5-week schedule where you serve 2 weekends out of 5. The tasks are, for example, the implementation of rescue operations, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, preparatory work and the like. Preventive activities are also part of the work, such as training and information to the public, but supervision according to LSO may also be relevant. The resource time is scheduled for daytime on weekdays and should provide more space to devote to project work, focus areas, training and other things where it is an advantage not to be on call. QUALIFICATIONS We believe that you have completed the training Protection against accidents (SMO), or are graduating VT-25 and have a driving license, category C to be supplemented with category CE before the end of the probationary period (6 months). You must be physically fit and be able to swim and have water experience. These qualities will be checked and tested in the recruitment procedure, see further under Other. Experience as a firefighter is an advantage, as is a CE driving license, chainsaw license, medical training for emergency care and other relevant professional training or professional experience. We place great value on personal qualities. Qualities that we particularly value are responsibility, flexibility, problem-solving skills, practicality and the ability to work in a team. We offer an opportunity to participate in the development of the rescue service in an expansive time for Boden. You will work in an unpretentious and supportive work environment where you have great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. In addition, you will be involved in saving lives every day. Apply now! If you are ready for a job where your contribution really makes a difference, do not hesitate to submit your application. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and creating a safer future together. OTHER INFORMATION In order for your application to be considered complete, we would like you to attach: - Certificate of swimming proficiency / water rescue Lifeguard step 1 or Gold Buoy, no older than 1 year. - Certificate of completed treadmill test according to AFS 2019:3 (point 5, appendix 11) not older than 3 months. If you have the following certificates, you can also attach them: - MSB/Winternet's recommended physical tests for firefighters, no older than 6 months. - Fitness for duty certificate according to AFS 2019:3, not older than 6 months (certificate according to 2005:6 is also accepted) If you proceed in the recruitment process, aptitude tests will be conducted. We will also ask you to present an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register. We value age and gender balance and diversity in all professional areas. We have smoke-free working hours. We offer one hour of wellness per week and a wellness allowance. Via our health portal, you as an employee can book yourself in for various wellness activities such as massages, trial training, lectures, etc. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram When you apply for a job with us, we want you to use our e-recruitment system. Questions about the position can be answered by the contact persons listed in the ad. We kindly but firmly decline any contact with media vendors, recruitment sites and the like.