The City of Marietta is accepting applications for positions with the Marietta Fire Department.
The City posted the following notice on its website:
The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its recruitment process is now open to applicants.
The Marietta Fire Department offers exceptional and diverse career opportunities for men and women seeking professional and personal success. If you are looking for a competitive salary with great benefits, varied assignments with potential for advancement, and you strive to impact the lives of others, consider joining the MFD team.
The Fire Department will accept applications until positions are filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED certificate, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a routine background check. Applicants who meet these criteria will be scheduled to advance through the selection process.
For more information on the Marietta Fire Department recruitment process, please visit the website.
About the Town of Marietta
The town of Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County. The latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the city’s population at 60,867, making it the largest city in Cobb County by population.
However, the city is in a neck and neck race with fast-growing Smyrna, whose population was last estimated at 56,666.
Here are some fast facts from the Census Bureau:
City of Marietta, Georgia
Population estimates 2019 60,867
Source: Population estimates for the 2019 vintage
Median household income $57,452
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
People living in poverty, percentage 14.0%
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Level of education: Percentage of secondary school graduates or more 87.7%
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
People without health insurance, percentage 18.1%
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Median home value $287,600
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Total housing units 26,878
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Number of companies 10,501
Source: 2012 Business Owner Survey: Company Summary
Male median income $36,894
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Median income of women $29,239
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Veterans 3,132
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription 84.9%
Source: American Community Survey 2015-2019, 5-year estimates