LATERAL PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER

This is a Civil Service Position. Qualified Applicants will be required to follow the Civil Service Process in order to be considered for employment. A $16.50 administrative fee will be required with a City Application and other required documents.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

at 5:00PM

• NO

POST MARK APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

• No applications will be accepted after this time. Pay $6851 to $7184 per month starting, as per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Job Type Full
• time
• Civil Service Position

POSITION OPEN

PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER Job Description

• Drives ambulance in all weather and traffic conditions in a safe manner and as quickly as possible.
• Provides emergency medical treatment in the field and in transit to medical facilities within certification level
• Disentangles and extricates individuals at the scene of an accident using common and specialized hand and power tools.
• Fills out and completes ambulance records.
• Conducts daily and weekly vehicle and equipment maintenance repairs or reports needed repairs to an officer.
• Completes and routes forms and reports.
• Drives apparatus to scene of fire.
• Controls and extinguishes fire and hazardous chemicals using water, chemicals, dry powders and gases.
• Protects life and property by controlling hazardous situations, evacuating people, and moving property or protecting with covers.
• Selects hose and nozzle to use and directs to extinguish fires.
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist people to exist structures.
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using hand or power tools.
• Fills out and processes fire reports.
• Inspects businesses, single and multi-family residences, for compliance with city ordinances and fire codes.
• Participates in investigation of fires to determine probable cause.
• Prepares for, conducts, or participates in training sessions.
• Maintains fire station equipment and grounds including routine housekeeping and maintenance duties such as painting, mopping, cleaning, and general repairs.
• Makes presentations to the public on an assigned subject.
• Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Entry Level Qualifications Include:

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the appointment. High school graduate or GED. Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language. Current Washington State or National Registry EMT-P by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington State Certification within 90 days of hire if needed. Valid driver's license by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington License within 90 days of hire if needed. Good driving record as verified by a background investigation. Successfully pass a medical examination. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington.

Required Qualifications:

Paramedic Certification Preferred Qualifications:

Firefighter Certified City Paid Benefits Include:

LEOFF 2

Retirement Short Term Disability Insurance Longevity Pay Education Incentive Pay Fitness Incentive Pay Effective Benefits Include:

Deferred Compensation Job Type:

Full-time Starting Salary:

$6525.00 to $7184.00 per month.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$6,851.00

• $7,184.

00 per month

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person