Firefighter Paramedic

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Firefighter Paramedic

City of El Segundo El Segundo, California, United States

Job Description:

Firefighter Paramedic

Description

Description

This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only online applications will be accepted for this position. Applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates whose background and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to the selection process.

Applicants are responsible for the proper submission of their own application materials. Attach a copy of certificate(s) to the electronic application. Failure to attach a copy of your certificate(s) earned will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants providing any additional supplemental material with their application must provide their materials at the time of application filing.

Component

Weight
Skills Test
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Skills Test in order to continue in the examination process.
Pass/Fail
Structured Technical Interview
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Structured Technical Interview.
100%

Overall Score and Eligibility List: Combining scores from all portions of the examination, a candidate must achieve a final overall raw score of 70% or higher in order to receive a final weighted score and be placed on to the final eligibility list.

Candidate Notification: All communication for this recruitment will be done via e-mail. Candidates are responsible for providing the correct e-mail address and checking their e-mail account regularly for electronic communications.

Under general supervision, fights fires; mitigates hazardous materials emergencies; performs medical, rescue work, other non-fire emergency response work; participates in fire prevention inspections, station maintenance, and training activities; performs the duties of a paramedic; performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives supervision from a Fire Captain. Medical compliance is provided by the EMS Battalion Chief.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:


Skill in:

Qualifications

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Education: Graduation from High School or GED equivalency successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal Accredited Academy and possession of a State Firefighter I certificate are required within six (6) months of appointment.

Licensing/Certificates:


Supplemental Information

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (FFA)
Benefit Summary


PERS Retirement : 3% @ 55, single highest year.Classic memberemployees pay full 12% PERS Member Share 2.7%@57 for new members hired on or after 1/1/13 with three year average final compensation and payment of 50% of normal cost (12%).

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,750.00/month for employeeand dependents' medical insurance under PERS. Basic level EAP coverage paid by the City.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : Premiums paid by the employee. Premium monthly amount is added back to monthly salary. $50,000 term life policy.

Flex Plan: Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Deferred Compensation : Voluntary participation in 457 plan.

Holidays : Paid 144 hours per year in lieu of holidays.

Vacation Leave : 12 days or 6 shifts (1- 7 years); 18 days or 9 shifts (7 - 14 years); 24 days or 12 shifts (after 14 years of service). Leave can be used after one year of service. Annual cash conversion currently suspended.

Sick Leave : Eight (8) hours per month or twelve (12) hours per month for shift personnel. Partial payment for accrual over 1,584 hours and percentage of unusedleave paid upon retirement or separation.Effective 10/1/16, sick leave paid at base hourly rate.

Bereavement Leave : Four (4) days or two (2) 24-hour shifts for shift personnel per qualifying incident.

Longevity Pay: Level I, 6.5 years = $407.77 - $570.24; Level II, 13 years = $990.30 - $1384.87; Level III, 19.5 years = $1572.87 - $2199.50; Level IV, 26 years = $2271.87 - $3177.06. Program frozen for current employees pursuant to MOU provisions. Not available to future employees.

Educational Incentive Pay: Depending upon level of education, position held and step within range, may receive pay from $524.28/mo up to $1059.02/mo.Program frozen for current employees pursuant to MOU provisions.Not available to future employees.

Certification Pay: Depending upon classification and step within range, may be eligible for Paramedic Level I - $505.27 - $855.36.

Other:

Voluntary participation in Credit Union

Long-Term Disabilitypaid by City

Payroll Direct Deposit

Up to $4,000 interest free computer loan

05/24

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$9,568.93 - $11,334.96 Monthly
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