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The City of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Knowledge of Fire Codes - Knowledge of relevant fire codes and ordinances, and the ability to apply this knowledge when inspecting structures and educating the public, and determining causes of fires. • Knowledge of Mechanical Principles - Knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as force and leverage, and the ability to apply those principles on the job. • Knowledge of Computer Software - Knowledge of fundamental software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communication). Knowledge of operational use of the Department’s computer software programs. Skills: • Effectiveness Under Stress - The ability to remain calm, think clearly, and function effectively while under stressful conditions. • Courage and Assertiveness - The willingness to work under dangerous or adverse conditions, despite the threat of physical harm, as well as the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and self-reliance, and to take appropriate action when required. • Interpersonal Skills - The ability to relate well and get along with others, establish trust and rapport, and respond to other people in an appropriate manner. • Oral Communication Skills - The ability to speak effectively, articulately, and tactfully, to clearly convey thoughts and ideas, to use good listening skills, and to understand the meaning of words and phrases. • Conflict Resolution Skills - The ability to identify individual and organizational conflicts, facilitate communication between involved parties, negotiate, and achieve effective resolution to conflicts. • Administrative Skills - The ability to carry out standard administrative functions required to perform the job, such as scheduling and planning, making assignments, and completing required paperwork. • Support of Departmental Goals, Direction and Mission Statement - The willingness to actively support departmental goals, direction, and mission statement. • Safety - Commitment to maintaining personal safety and protection for all personnel with regard to work environment hazards and exposures they might encounter. Abilities: • Ethics, Integrity, and Honesty - The ability to maintain high standards of ethical conduct, even when faced with temptations, and to hold others accountable to those same standards. • Physical Ability - The ability to perform the physical activities that are necessary for the job, using strength, coordination, stamina, and related physical attributes. • Judgment, Reasoning, and Common Sense - The ability to use common sense, judgment, and logic to think through situations and draw conclusions. • Decision Making and Decisiveness - The ability to develop and consider alternatives for dealing with situations, and to readily make decisions, even with incomplete information. • Fairness and Objectivity - The ability to remain unbiased and open-minded, and to defer judgment until the necessary information has been obtained. • Emotional Maturity and Stability - The ability to maintain a level temperament, and to recognize, distinguish among, and manage one’s own emotions and impulses.