Assignment:
Fundamental Human Resource Practices for Fire and EMS Managers
As an emergency services manager, you are responsible for overseeing human resource activities such as recruitment and performance management. You will develop a hiring process based on a current opening in the fire and emergency services field.
Research various job marketing websites.
Find a current fire and emergency services position description. This may be a listing from a job service network, online newspaper, or other ad posting. The position description could be for a Firefighter/EMT, Emergency Manager, Battalion Chief, or Fire Chief.
Develop a three to five-page paper describing the hiring process you would establish as an emergency services manager based on the position description. Include the following:
• A summary of the position including applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
• A recruitment component for the hiring process consisting of the following:
a. Identify your target population for an applicant group based on the position you researched.
b. Discuss how you would comply with applicable EEO Laws
c. How would you recruit candidates from diverse demographic groups?
d. What resources would you use to advertise this position?
e. What other considerations would you incorporate to ensure fairness, equity, and openness in the hiring process?
• A summary the position you researched and address the following:
a. Do you agree with the KSAs listed for the position you researched?
b. What additional KSAs (if any) may need consideration as a prerequisite?
• A description of at least 5 different approaches a recruitment officer may use when assessing potential candidates (interview, polygraph, medical evaluation, etc.)
• Identify a minimum of two approaches you would use as part of the hiring process based on the position you researched and justify your reasoning.
• A copy of the original position (included as an Appendix consistent with APA guidelines)