FIRE CAPTAIN (PARAMEDIC)

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is for those interested in applying for a Paramedic position.

Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays in support of emergency incidents. May require driving department vehicle to remote locations. Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, CALOSHA requires the incumbent to be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. Transfers will require a two-year commitment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6354 - $8234 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2244 - $2968 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)

$108,420 – $143,392 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Bargaining Unit 08 consideration

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Transfers may require a two-year commitment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299):

• Other -

  Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Other -

  Copy of the front and back of a current Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) card issued by a California County Health Officer.