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42 Square Miles Covered34 Floor Personnel (6 per shift)Full-time: 48/96 Schedule
Employment Application
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About the District
The West Peculiar Fire Protection District covers 42 square miles. There are 34 floor personnel (6 per shift). Full-time employees are on a 48/96 schedule. Part-time employees usually work 24-hr shifts. All first response apparatus is ALS-equipped and staffed.
WPFPD Benefits
West Peculiar provides the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement — LAGERS and 457(B)
- Employee assistance program
- Vacation days, personal days, and sick leave
- Uniforms provided
- Unemployment coverage
- Short-term disability
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Competitive pay with guaranteed overtime through FLSA
- Union employees represented by IAFF Local 3112
Now Hiring
Part-Time Administrative Assistant
West Peculiar Fire Protection District — Peculiar, MO
Part-time hours; schedule to be determined
Station 52 — 20523 S School Rd, Peculiar, MO 64078
Hours12 – 20 hrs / week
Pay Range$18 – $25 / hr
Compensation basisBased on experience & qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Communication: Answering phones, managing emails, and handling other forms of correspondence.
- Scheduling: Managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and events.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining files, both physical and electronic, and managing databases.
- Document Preparation: Creating and editing documents, reports, and presentations.
- Office Management: Ordering supplies, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining office equipment.
- Financial Support: May assist with bookkeeping, expense reports, and budget tracking.
- General Support: Providing assistance to team members and visitors, and performing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Problem Solving: Addressing and resolving routine administrative issues.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Discretion and professionalism.
- Experience with office equipment (printers, copiers, scanners).
- Knowledge of office procedures and administrative practices.
To apply, download the employment application below, complete it, and return it to the district office or email it to wpfpd@westpeculiarfire.org.
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Station 51
Station 52