HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegional Fire Dept Hiring Process Agreement REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of the 15th day of February, 2019, by and
between the CITY OF OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT (hereinafter"OFD") and FOX VALLEY
TECHNICAL COLLEGE (hereinafter FVTC).
WHEREAS, OFD wishes to contract with FVTC for the purpose of acquiring a list of
qualified candidates for the position of firefighter; and
WHEREAS, FVTC wishes to provide the OFD with testing results obtained from the Fox
Valley Technical College Regional Hiring Process; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and other goods and
valuable consideration exchanged herein, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
A. OFD agrees to fulfill the following obligations:
1. Will certify that it has a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) license, and that
it agrees to recognize and accept proof of completion of the CPAT from the limited
licensee;
2. Will certify that it will utilize the CPAT only in the context of an overall implementation
of the CPAT program that complies with its CPAT license;
3. Will understand the result of the hiring process will be valid for six (6) months from the
date the candidate takes the CPAT and written exam;
4. Will understand the CPAT can only be used for the purpose of candidate preparation
and physical ability testing of career firefighters.
B. OFD agrees to fulfill the following obligations which are specific to the Fox Valley
Regional Hiring Process:
1. Will be responsible for advertising the open position(s) and direct potential candidates
to the FVTC website for additional information;
2. Will establish the minimum hiring requirements for OFD;
3. Will accept the Fox Valley Regional Hiring Process Application;
4. Will reimburse FVTC for services provided at the rate of$1,000.00 user fee plus $5.00
per applicant who meets the OFD's minimum hiring requirements, successfully passes
the CPAT and take the written exam.
C. FVTC agrees to fulfill the following obligations:
1. Will obtain and maintain a limited license and cover the cost of any licensing fees.
2. Will have the capability and agree to assist the fire department in meeting the terms of
such compliance, including the pre-test orientation and mentoring requirements;
3. Will have the capability and staff to validate the CPAT for jurisdictions through a
transportability study, assist the fire department in obtaining CPAT licensure, provide
consistent CPAT testing administration and legally defend validation and CPAT
administration;
4. Will have the capability and agree to provide candidates continuously available
practice tests and orientations in accordance with The Fire Service Joint Labor
• RECEIVED
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
the date first above written.
CITY OF OSHKOSH
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Mike anley, Fire Chie
Mark . Rohloff, City Manager flefiie4aR. , Cit Clerk
J.Jo eabPf, bep' 1
Trena Larson, Finance Director n . Lorensorr;' ty Attorney
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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James ustad, Fire Protection Department Chair
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