What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic /Firefighter Trainee position at Gainesville Chamber of Commerce?
Job Description
SALARY: $40,560.00 – $66,447.00 Annually
Closing Date: 03/14/2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants for these positions must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
PREFERRENCE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES THAT ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED AS A FIREFIGHTER, EMT, OR PARAMEDIC
***Additional $10,000 annually as lead medic on rescue*** (FF/PM - $47,947 + $8,500 + $10,000 = $66,447)
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
THERE ARE FOUR (4) STEPS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Complete the Alachua County Employment Application and upload all the required documents by Friday, March 14, 2025.
Complete and pass Alachua County FPAT or possess a current CPAT. Valid CPAT certificates must be dated within 1 year of application date.
Once you pass FPAT or turn in a VALID CPAT, then complete the candidate assessment through Public Safety Answers.
In Person Interview.
The candidate assessment can be accessed at the following link https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/alachua and must be taken no later than Friday, March 14th, 2025. The candidate assessment is a 15-45 minute, self-administered psychometric assessment. It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual’s characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment in a specific position.
UPON SUBMISSION OF ALACHUA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE PROVIDED:
1. A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Click this link (Download PDF reader) to retrieve tobacco affidavit.
2. A color copy of 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.
UPON APPOINTMENT TO POSITION, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Firefighter & Firefighter Trainee
Successful completion of State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program within 1 year of employment. Successful completion of State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance program within 1 year of employment. Successful completion of department certified sixteen-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) within first months of employment. Continued certification is required to continue employment along with successful completion of twelve-month probationary period.
Applicants who are hired by Alachua County Fire Rescue as a Firefighter Trainee will receive sponsorship for Firefighter and/or EMT certifications if the applicant does not already have these certifications. Trainee employees sponsored to obtain a certification will be required to agree to a 2 year commitment that begins upon completion of certification. Upon obtaining those certifications or proof of completion of these certifications, employees advance to Firefighter base salary $47,947.
IF YOU CURRENTLY POSSESS THE FOLLOWING, PLEASE SUBMIT WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION:
State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
State of Florida Paramedic Certification
American Heart Association BLS - CPR & AED Card or BLS for Healthcare Provider card by the American Red Cross (CPR & AED)
American Heart Association ACLS Card or ALS for Healthcare Provider card by the American Red Cross 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 : $40,560 - $66,447
