What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAMEDIC TRANSPORT position at City of Sierra Vista, AZ?
Salary : $41,392.00 Annually
Location : Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 02 21 25 REQ 1452
Department : Fire Department
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
City of Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services is conducting recruitment for the position of Paramedic. Testing for this position will be scheduled on an as needed basis according to department needs.
Testing for the position of Paramedic is conducted through the City of Sierra Vista and may consist of a written test, physical fitness evaluation and / or oral interview.
Definition & Essential Functions :
Under general supervision, performs a variety of Advanced Life Support emergency medical services (EMS) duties, primarily while responding to 911 emergency responses, and non-emergency local transports throughout the City of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca.
City Crew - typically works a 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule. Any hour worked over 40 in a week is overtime.
Fort Huachuca Crew - typically rotates with city crews, but will also work a 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule, or a 40 on, 120 off at Black Tower station. Any hour worked over 40 in a week is overtime
FLSA status : Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
- Performs general maintenance of fire and EMS stations along with other crew members
- Checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials of each ambulance to ensure that all are in proper operating condition
- Responds to structure fires, hazardous materials, or special rescue incidents as medical provider
- Performs a variety of emergency medical activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations as a certified emergency paramedic
- Initiates pre-hospital medical care to individuals
- Provides basic and advanced life support at emergency scenes
- Participates in public education / information events, such as station tours or group presentations
- Participates in regular training / drills
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of :
Skills in :
Qualifications
Required :
Additional Information :
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to :
Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.
Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
Additional Time Off / Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
Do you have a High School Diploma OR G.E.D.?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support)Certification?
Do you have a current National or Arizona Paramedic certification?
Do you have a current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certificate?
Do you have a current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certificate?
If hired for Fort Huachuca, in the event the service agreement is not renewed, the service agreement terms, funding, or service requirements are reduced, or the service agreement is terminated, a layoff may occur in accordance with the City of Sierra Vista Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Have you attached your certifications to this application? (failure to attach certifications will delay your application process.) Please return to attachments portion and attach your Arizona Paramedic certificationHealthcare provider CPR certificationAHA ACLS certification (or equivalent)certification)
The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to : Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.
The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista.
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Salary : $41,392
