What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Paramedic position at City of El Segundo, CA?
Salary : $9,568.93 - $11,334.96 Monthly
Location : El Segundo, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 24 / 25-00092
Department : FIRE ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date : 05 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
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.
- Salary Effective July 1, 2024 - $9,568 to $11,334 per month
- Paramedic Incentive - $776.36 per month
- 10,000 Bonus Payment for signing Volunteering Binding Arbitration Agreement
- CalPERS 3% @ 55 (Classic); 2.7% @ 57 (PEPRA)
- Vacation - Up to 12 days per year
- Sick Leave - 12 hours per month
- Medical Health Insurance - $1,750 Monthly
- Dental, Optical, and Life Insurance - Up to $184.25
- Life Insurance - $50,000
- Retiree Medical Benefits after 5 years with City of El Segundo
- Longevity : 6 years ($500 / month), 13 years ($700 / month), 20 years ($900 / month)
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 member employees pay full 12% PERS Member Share 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 employee and 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 unused leave 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 Disability paid by City
Payroll Direct Deposit
Up to $4,000 interest free computer loan
05 / 24
The information provided in the following supplemental questions will be used in conjunction with the application materials to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application and supplemental questions. This recruitment requires that all certificate(s) required be uploaded with the application at the time of filing to be considered complete.I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.Have you read the instructions detailed above on the exam bulletin and do you acknowledge that you are responsible for including ALL attachments to your electronic application submitted through NEOGOV?
The minimum age requirement at time of appointment is 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Do you possess a valid California Class "C" Driver license and have a satisfactory driving record?
Do you possess a current EMT-P Paramedic license with the State of California?
Do you possess a current Basic Life Support (CPR) for the Healthcare Provider certificate?
Why do you want to be a Fire Paramedic for the El Segundo Fire Department?
Describe how you would apply the department's mission statement if you were hired as a Fire Paramedic for the City of El Segundo Fire Department.
Do you now, or have you in the past, worked for The City of El Segundo?
Required Question
Salary : $50,000 - $85,536
