Fire & Rescue Recruitment Assistant

Fire & Rescue Recruitment Assistant

Salary

$20.58 - $22.64 Hourly

Location

Hampton Fire & Rescue, Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09459

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The purpose of the class is to assist in the development and implementation of the overall marketing plan for recruiting City of Hampton Fire and Rescue positions, with a major emphasis on volunteer firefighter/rescue squad members. Arranges speaking engagements and makes presentations at community events and meetings. Coordinates events designed to increase the Fire Departments exposure to attract volunteers. This position works under the general supervision of the Recruitment and Training Administrator.

What Youll Do:

• Coordinate recruitment activities for volunteer Fire & EMS personnel.
• Assist with recruiting career Fire Division employees as needed.
• Support pre-employment processes, including background checks, physical assessments, and drug testing.
• Maintain recruitment records and databases.
• Develop flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials.
• Update recruitment information on the Fire Division website.
• Represent Hampton Fire & Rescue at community events, career fairs, and public speaking engagements.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and professional groups.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Assist with scheduling volunteer Fire and EMS training.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, volunteers, staff, and the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; preferably supplemented with college courses in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or other related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruitment.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional requirements:

• Requires proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of Fire department and EMS operations preferred.
• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergencies, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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"Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits."

Benefits are not applicable for this position.

01

Have you graduated from high school or successfully completed the GED, preferably supplemented with college courses in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or other related fields of study? (YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE WHERE YOUR EDUCATION AND FIELD OF STUDY, IF APPLICABLE.

• I have graduated from high school or completed the GED, and I have supplemented this with college coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or other related fields.
• I have a High School diploma or GED.

02

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

03

Which option best describes your experience in recruitment? (YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.)

• No experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience.

04

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr