Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral Job at Novato Fire Protection District, City of Industry, CA

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  • Novato Fire Protection District
  • City of Industry, CA

Job Description

Salary : $131,193.84 - $139,342.92 Annually

Location : 95 Rowland Way, Novato

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400003

Division: Operations

Opening Date: 06/18/2024

Description


Novato Fire Protection District is a five-station agency with 64 sworn line personnel covering three shifts. Each shift has one Battalion Chief, five Captains and five engine companies including a cross staffed truck and Type 3 engines. Staffing includes two front line paramedic ambulances, each staffed with two firefighter/paramedics. Novato averages over 6,500 calls for service a year as an all hazard fire agency.

Examples of Duties
• Response to emergency medical, fire, and public assistance calls for service
• Meet the continuing education and service requirements for EMT-P for the State of California and County of Marin, while staying skilled in use of appropriate emergency medical equipment
• Ensure proper maintenance and control over emergency medical equipment and supplies, including proper inventory procedures as set forth by the District and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
• Prepare thorough and concise reports including Patient Care Reports and Incident Reports
• Abide by the District's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles and firefighter empowerment
• Remain skilled in fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency lifesaving procedures through training drills and other maintenance programs
• Functions well as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and accepts his or her share of the work required
• Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks
• Project a positive image to the public as a fire service professional, including developing and maintaining public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities

Typical Qualifications
LATERAL: applicant who has successfully completed a probationary period as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a career department
• Have a valid CPAT, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission, or have a future CPAT appointment scheduled prior to application submission (provide date of appointment)
• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Possess and maintain a current EMT-Paramedic license from the State of California at time of employment
• Have obtained CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate
• Able to be accredited as an EMT-P by the County of Marin during first month of employment
• Possess and maintain a valid State of California Class C license upon date of hire, with a Class C Firefighter Endorsement required within six months of hire
• 12 months of full time ambulance experience, highly desirable
• Bilingual, highly desirable

NOTE: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are subject to a background check including, but not limited to, polygraph examination, DMV driving record review, Live Scan, psychological screening, medical evaluation, and drug screen.

Supplemental Information

Please attached the following documents to your application:
• A detailed résumé
• Copy of high school diploma, GED certificate or transcript (college transcripts also accepted, if applicable)
• Copy of CSFM Firefighter 1 certificate
• Copy of valid CPAT card, dated within the 12 months prior to application submission (or provide testing date)
• Copy of current EMT-P License from the State of California
• DD 214 Long Form (Required for all former military personnel)

  • After one year of continuous service, shift members are entitled to six (6) shifts of vacation
  • Shift members accrue 12 hours of sick leave per month
  • Members may enroll in District sponsored medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance coverage
    • The District will pay 80% of the applicable Kaiser medical premium towards the medical plan of the members choosing, for member and eligible dependents
    • The District pays 100% of dental and vision premiums for the member and eligible dependents
    • The District provides $60,000 of life and AD&D coverage for each member
    • The District offers additional voluntary life insurance coverage for member, member's spouse, and member's children. The member is responsible for 100% of voluntary life insurance premium
  • District sponsored employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 457b deferred compensation retirement plan with District matching up to $100/month (optional employee enrollment)
  • Retirement Health Savings account with District matching based on age at date of hire
  • Safety new hires will join the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) as a PEPRA employee at 2.7% at 57
  • 12 month probationary period, following completion of academy.
  • Behavioral Health programs and training, including but not limited health and wellness screenings, and agency and county peer support teams
  • Represented by the Novato Professional Firefighters Association (NPFA)



01


Do you have a valid driver license?
  • Yes
  • No



02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No



03


Do you have a valid paramedic license?
  • Yes
  • No



04


Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
  • Yes
  • No



05


Are you a veteran?
  • Yes
  • No



06


Do you a Firefighter 1 certification, OR have you completed an accredited Firefighter 1 academy?
  • Yes FF1 Certification
  • Yes FF1 Academy
  • N



Required Question Novato Fire Protection District

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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