This is a Civil Service Position. Qualified Applicants will be required to follow the Civil Service Process in order to be considered for employment. A $16.50 administrative fee will be required with a City Application and other required documents.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 at 5:00PM - NO POST MARK APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED - No applications will be accepted after this time.
Pay
$6525 to $7184 per month starting, as per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job Type
Full- time - Civil Service Position
POSITION OPEN: PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
Job Description
- Drives ambulance in all weather and traffic conditions in a safe manner and as quickly as possible.
- Provides emergency medical treatment in the field and in transit to medical facilities within certification level
- Disentangles and extricates individuals at the scene of an accident using common and specialized hand and power tools.
- Fills out and completes ambulance records.
- Conducts daily and weekly vehicle and equipment maintenance repairs or reports needed repairs to an officer.
- Completes and routes forms and reports.
- Drives apparatus to scene of fire.
- Controls and extinguishes fire and hazardous chemicals using water, chemicals, dry powders and gases.
- Protects life and property by controlling hazardous situations, evacuating people, and moving property or protecting with covers.
- Selects hose and nozzle to use and directs to extinguish fires.
- Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist people to exist structures.
- Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using hand or power tools.
- Fills out and processes fire reports.
- Inspects businesses, single and multi-family residences, for compliance with city ordinances and fire codes.
- Participates in investigation of fires to determine probable cause.
- Prepares for, conducts, or participates in training sessions.
- Maintains fire station equipment and grounds including routine housekeeping and maintenance duties such as painting, mopping, cleaning, and general repairs.
-Makes presentations to the public on an assigned subject.
- Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.
- Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Entry Level Qualifications Include:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the appointment.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
- Current Washington State or National Registry EMT-P by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington State Certification within 90 days of hire if needed.
- Valid driver's license by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington License within 90 days of hire if needed. Good driving record as verified by a background investigation.
- Successfully pass a medical examination.
- Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
City Paid Benefits Include:
LEOFF 2 Retirement
Short Term Disability Insurance
Longevity Pay
Education Incentive Pay
Fitness Incentive Pay
Effective Benefits Include:
Deferred Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Salary: $6525.00 to $7184.00 per month.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,525.00 - $7,184.00 per month
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
