We are looking for Entry-Level and Lateral Single Role Paramedics!
Albany Fire Department is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future openings.
These positions are regular, full-time, and are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
Annual Range: $81,947 to $104,588 (estimated based on established hourly rates plus built-in overtime - actual earnings may vary based on hours worked)
Annual range includes a 7% rate increase which will go into effect July 1, 2026.
We value prior experience. Starting rate placement within the posted range will be determined based on consecutive years of full-time, paid paramedic experience, in accordance with applicable equal pay laws.
Application Process & Screening Timeline:
Applications will be reviewed as received and initial virtual interviews will take place weekly or biweekly. Applications received on or after July 16th will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this recruitment may be closed at any time after July 16th without prior notice.
Completion of the application process includes the following requirements. Each of the following must be submitted prior to being considered.
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Submit an online application on City's website: City of Albany Application
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Submit the following certifications with your application:
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Current EMT-Paramedic license or proof of enrollment in paramedic school.
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Candidates must possess a Paramedic license OR be currently enrolled in an accredited paramedic program with an anticipated graduation date on or before September 1, 2026.
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Candidates who are not currently licensed paramedics must provide proof of enrollment and anticipated graduation date at time of application.
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Starting salary commensurate with experience.
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Front-loaded vacation will be granted upon fire chief approval.
Salary & Specialty Incentives:
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EMS Field Trainer Incentive: $123.05 semi-monthly; $2,953.28 annually
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Spanish or American Sign Language Incentive: $123.05 semi-monthly; $2,953.28 annually
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Longevity Incentive:
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3% at 10 years of service
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6% at 15 years of service
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9% at 20 years of service
Shift Schedule:-
1:3, 2:3 schedule (24 hrs on followed by 72 hours off; then 48 hrs on followed by 72 hrs off)
Benefits include:-
Full medical, vision and dental (Download PDF reader) coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium. Currently, the employee-paid premium is $136.50 for employee-only and family coverage.
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72 hours of personal leave frontloaded per fiscal year (pro-rated for mid-year hires based on hire date)
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12.5 hours of vacation leave per semi-monthly pay period, with progressive increases
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6 hours of sick leave per semi-monthly pay period
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Excellent retirement benefits:
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City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and IAP)
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City-paid contribution of 2.5% into pre-tax deferred compensation plan
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In addition, other benefits such as education reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.
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Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Any other equivalent combination of experience/training that ensures the ability to perform the work requirements listed above.
Special Requirements
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Must have a current state of Oregon Paramedic certification upon job placement.
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Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license upon job placement.
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Must meet the City’s physical qualifications and pass a background check, medical and psychological exams, and drug screen prior to appointment at the entry level.
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Preference may be given for Spanish language bilingual skills.
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Use of tobacco products is prohibited subject to applicable agency policy and/or collective bargaining agreement.
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The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles, practices, and procedures of EMS; geography of the district and Ambulance Service Area (ASA); the operation and maintenance of the various types of apparatus and equipment used by the department.
Skill in: operation of listed tools and equipment used.
Ability to: learn the operation of EMS and other equipment; perform strenuous physical tasks under adverse environmental conditions; act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; operate computers for data entry.
Work Environment
The employee will work outside in day or night weather conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. In the performance of the job duties, will work in atmospheres that are an immediate danger to life and health; may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and with explosives, and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; vibration; risk of electrocution, extreme heat or cold; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazards.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain EMS activities when noise levels may be loud. Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Demands
The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document.
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
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Balancing: sufficient to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
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Climbing: sufficient to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
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Crouching: sufficient to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
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Feeling: sufficient to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
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Fingering: sufficient to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
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Grasping: sufficient to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
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Handling: sufficient to pick, hold, or otherwise work, primarily with the whole hand.
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Hearing: sufficient to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
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Kneeling: sufficient to bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
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Lifting: sufficient to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
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Mental Acuity: sufficient to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
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Pulling: sufficient to use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
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Pushing: sufficient to use upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
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Reaching: sufficient to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
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Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
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Speaking: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
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Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
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Stooping: sufficient to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
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Talking: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
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Visual Acuity: sufficient to observe violations of codes, to effectively operate standard office equipment; ability to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, drawings, etc.; and to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, by both day and night.
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Walking: sufficient to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.
Tools & Equipment Used
In the performance of job duties, the employee will use ambulance and related vehicles; patient care, moving, and handling equipment and devices; computer and various software programs; calculator; digital camera; telephone; cellular telephone; radio communication equipment; pager; copy and fax machines; and other related tools and equipment.
Safety Equipment:
This is not an exhaustive list. Hearing protection (including earmuffs), safety glasses, steel toed boots, gloves (nitrile, latex, leather), hardhat, knee pads, a variety of facial coverings, traffic cones, safety vest, fall-restraint equipment when required. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and in all situations, required full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Develops safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
