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FIREFIGHTER *
Code: 20240159-1
Grade: FIREFIGHTER
Posting Start: 10/17/2024
Posting End: 08/31/2025
Details: Physical Agility Waiver
Salary: $14.44-$17.55
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Applicants must:• Be a US Citizen;• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and not have arrived at the age of 35 at time of appointment (except as provided for in Civil Service Rules); • Possess a high school diploma or GED; • Possess a valid driver’s license; • Successfully pass extensive background and medical examinations; and• Have no felony convictions. Starting pay is $43,803.74 annually, plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement benefits.Approximate Testing timeline (some dates may be subject to change)....
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DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT
Code: 20250076-1
Posting Start: 06/04/2025
Posting End: 07/04/2025
Salary determined by the Fort Smith Board of Directors
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR *
Code: 20250078-1
Grade: GRADE 40
Posting End: 06/18/2025
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $25.73-$38.59
911 TELECOMMUNICATOR *
Code: 20250079-1
Grade: GRADE 34
Posting Start: 06/06/2025
Posting End: 06/22/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $19.09
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - WATER LINE MAINTENANCE *
Code: 20250080-1
Grade: GRADE 32
Posting Start: 06/10/2025
Posting End: 06/17/2025
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.04-$25.57
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LANDFILL *
Code: 20250082-1
Posting Start: 06/13/2025
Posting End: 06/19/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.04