San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (CA) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC (LATERAL ONLY). Until January 25, 2017. Salary $9,552.00 – $9,913.00 Monthly. For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
San Ramon Valley FPD (CA)
is accepting applications for:
FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC (LATERAL)
Close Date: Jan 25, 2017
Salary: $9,552.00 – $9,913.00 Monthly
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is currently recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic – Lateral. This is a lateral Firefighter position with the District and an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic professional to become a valued member of an innovative and progressive fire district.The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District’s service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing protected by 10 stations, 155 employees, and 47 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.
ATTENTION: Please read the application information noted in the “Applications Instruction” window to the right of the “Step 1: Basic Information” section. This window contains important application instructions and information.Ideal Candidate:
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required at the time of application unless noted otherwise.
• Must currently be employed in a full-time Firefighter status and must have successfully completed the current agency’s probationary period.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the District. Firefighter Endorsement desired.
**NOTE: For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the District by the time of appointment. Firefighter Endorsement desired.
• Must possess a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification at time of application. A California State Fire Marshal Firefighter II certification is highly desirable.
**NOTE: For candidates with Department of Defense (DoD) or out-of-state certifications: Must possess a Fire Fighter I Certificate issued by another State or the Department of Defense (DoD) with an IFSAC and/or Pro Board seal. You will be required to provide proof of Fire Fighter I certificates. If the Fire Fighter I certificate is issued by another State or the DoD you will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro Board seals showing you are certified to Fire Fighter I and Haz Mat Awareness/FRO.
• Must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license with ACLS certification at time of application. ACLS certification must be equivalent to AHA ACLS standards and include a hands-on skills demonstration sign off consistent with standard ACLS protocol. One year of paramedic experience preferred.
**NOTE: For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid National Registry certification and valid ACLS certification at time of application. ACLS certification must be equivalent to AHA ACLS standards and include a hands-on skills demonstration sign off consistent with standard ACLS protocol. Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license by time of appointment. One year of paramedic experience preferred.
• A Health Care Provider CPR certificate/card consistent with AHA, including a skills component, is also required at time of application.
• Current PHTLS or ITLS and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of participation in the EMS skills assessment if selected. Candidates must bring copies of the certificates to the assessment if they have not already provided them with their initial application.
• Must be a California resident by time of appointment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are highly desirable. In order to ensure these certifications are considered during the application review, a copy of the certifications must be submitted, along with the required supporting documentation, at the time of application.
• Firefighter II certification, Auto Extrication, Firefighter Survival, RIC Operations, HazMat FRO, Rescue Systems I, Confined Space Operations, Driver/Operator 1A, EVOC
Benefits:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Compensation: Starting salary during the Academy is $7,833/month. Following successful completion of the Academy, recruits will receive $9,552/month (Step 4) which includes a holiday differential as well as a 12.5% Paramedic differential. Differentials will be applied when serving in a paramedic/shift assignment after successful completion of the Academy. Top step salary, including holiday and Paramedic differentials, is $9,913/month (Step 5) and will be provided after one year of service. In addition, an FLSA differential will be included in the monthly compensation upon assignment to shift.
• Hours: 48 x 96 shift schedule.
• Vacation: Accumulation rate increases with length of service. The initial rate is 14 hours per month.
• Sick Leave: Accumulated at the rate of 12 hours per month indefinitely during tenure of career.
• Insurance: Medical benefits are provided through CalPERS and include several PPO or HMO options. The District currently contributes 92% of monthly premiums for employee and dependent medical up to an established cap, and 100% for employee and dependent dental, vision, and EAP insurance, as well as 100% for life insurance for the employee only.
• Retirement: Pension benefits are provided by Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA). Firefighters are classified as Safety Members. Eligibility and classification into the retirement system will be determined by CCCERA pursuant to the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) guidelines. Should reciprocity with CCCERA be established and entry classified as Classic, the retirement benefit will be 3% @ 50. Should entry into the retirement system be classified as PEPRA, the retirement benefit will be 2.7% @ 57.