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Job Description
SALARY: $73,632.00 Annually
Closing Date: 03/11/2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent and an associate’s degree in fire sciences, emergency medical services, or directly related field and four years of certified Firefighter II and Paramedic verifiable work experience of which two years must include supervisory experience at a company officer level or above; or a bachelor degree in fire administration, public or business administration or related field and 2 years of certified Firefighter II and Paramedic verifiable supervisory experience at a company officer level or above; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
UPON SUBMISSION OF ALACHUA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE PROVIDED:
1. Current State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance must be maintained as a condition of employment.
2. Florida Fire Instructor I Certification or EMS Educator Level A and B.
3. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate. If out of state current Paramedic certification, must obtain a State of Florida Paramedic Certificate within twelve months of appointment to the positions. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
4. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.
5. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. If out of state valid Driver’s License is provided at the time of application, a valid State of Florida Driver’s License must be obtained within 30 days of appointment to position.
Successful applicants must meet all requirements for Drivers as listed in Florida Statutes 401.281.
6. A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Click this link(Download PDF reader) to retrieve tobacco affidavit.
7. Incident Command NIMS certification in IS-100 and IS-200.
Upon appointment to the position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:
1. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director is required within the first month of employment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
2. Incident Command NIMS certification in ICS-300 must be obtained within the first six (6) months and maintained as a condition of employment.
Upon Eligibility:
3. Florida Fire Instructor II Certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months and maintained as a condition of employment.
4. Florida Live Fire Trainer Instructor must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months and maintained as a condition of employment.
5. Florida Health and Safety Officer Certification must be obtained within the first (12) twelve months and maintained as a condition of employment. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.
Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.
Salary : $73,632