What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Medic position at City of Victoria, TX?
Salary : $50,412.00 - $62,000.00 Annually
Location : Victoria, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 23-00306
Department : Fire
Division : Fire Dept
Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
JOB SUMMARY
Testing phase to fill current vacancies and to build eligibility list for future vacancies.
The Firefighter / Paramedic or Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, medical emergencies and other calls to protect life and property. Operates and maintains a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment. Participates in fire prevention, training, station and equipment maintenance activities. Responsible for safely driving and operating assigned apparatus to and from emergency scenes and leads medical crew in the treatment and transport of patients.
The Victoria Fire Department has a 48 / 96 shift schedule.
Additional Incentives :
- EMT Advanced Certification - $600 / annually
- Paramedic I Certification - $3,000 / annually
- Paramedic II Certification - $4,200 / annually
- Paramedic III Certification - $5,400 / annually
- Paramedic IV Certification - $6,600 / annually
- Firefighter Intermediate Certification - $600 / annually
- Firefighter Advanced Certification - $1,200 / annually
- Firefighter Master Certification - $1,800 / annually
Consideration of lateral entry for full-time service experience will be evaluated as part of the contingent job offer. Full-time paid experience may qualify an applicant to start at a step higher than the entry step.
In order to complete the Firefighter / Paramedic or Paramedic online application, please attach your TDSHS or National Registry Paramedic Certification, and your TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification if already obtained (Additional documents can be submitted by clicking "Add Supplemental Attachment" when uploading certificates to the application).
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the testing which will be held on (day of week), (month) (day), (year). Applicants who successfully pass the required testing will be invited to a panel interview on the same day.
A video of the Physical Ability Test is available online
Applicants who currently hold a National Registry Paramedic Certification are encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility requires possession of a TDSHS Paramedic Certification.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell. Employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee regularly works in outside weather. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life when at emergency scenes. Noise level is usually moderate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Firefighter / Paramedic
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification :
High school diploma or equivalent. Twenty-four hours of college preferred. Basic Structural Fire Protection Personnel Certification required; DSHS EMT-Paramedic certification required and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid Class B Texas driver's license with driving record that meets City guidelines. Must successfully complete the department Paramedic STEP Program and the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within six-months. Employee may be required to obtain other specialized training to meet the needs of the fire department.
Paramedic
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification :
High school diploma or equivalent. Twenty-four hours of college preferred. Ability to obtain a Basic Structural Fire Protection Personnel Certification within an established timeline to be determined by the department is required as a condition of employment; DSHS EMT-Paramedic certification required and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Failure to complete the established firefighter certification could result in the employee's termination. Valid Texas Class B driver's license required within one (1) year of date of employment. Driving record that meets City guidelines. Must successfully complete the department Paramedic STEP Program and the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within a timeline established by the department. Employee may be required to obtain other specialized training to meet the needs of the fire department.
The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to : health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2 : 1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.
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Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.
Are you 18 or older?
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Do you possess a TDSHS or National Registry Paramedic Certification?
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Salary : $50,412 - $62,000
