FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Company: San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are accepting and reviewing applications
for this Open and Continuousrecruitment for the October 2023
Academy.Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly
trained Firefighter/Paramedic? Interested in doing that as part of
a dynamic and progressive fire district?The San Ramon Valley Fire
Protection District is seeking highly motivated
Firefighter/Paramedics who desire to actively support our
commitment to providing a high level of service to our community
through innovation, training (employees and the community), and
cutting edge technology. We have it all here - residential,
commercial, manufacturing, wildland, freeways, EMS, not to mention
the occasional pet rescue, which will constantly challenge you and
enhance your knowledge and skills.This is an outstanding
opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals
and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through
participation in projects, committees, training, education, and
specialty teams (HazMat, Rescue, CERT). We are committed to
personal and professional growth and provide opportunities for you
to stay current on training requirements, trends, and
technology.Plus, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a great
work schedule (See the Benefits tab for additional
information).Salary while on shift includes a holiday differential,
FLSA differential, as well as a Paramedic differential.
Differentials will be applied when serving in a paramedic/shift
assignment after successful completion of the recruit academy and
paramedic provisional assignment. Work Schedule:
Firefighter/Paramedics work a 48x96 schedule.ABOUT THE DISTRICTThe
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special
District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high
level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it
serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155
square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk,
Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan
Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a
population of 192,858. The communities are primarily residential,
commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with
wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer
staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial
oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected
5-member Board of Directors.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following
minimum qualifications are required:Must possess a valid State of
California Paramedic license with ACLS certification at time of
appointment.Must complete a California State Fire Marshal
Accredited Firefighter I Academy.Must be at least 18 years of
age.Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from
an accredited university preferred.Must possess a valid California
driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver's license with
applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary
period.A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.The
following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined
below:Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer.
CPAT not required for lateral appointments.Current PHTLS or ITLS
and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional
offer of employment.Must reside in California no more than 200 road
miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS
Academy.HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following
qualifications are highly desirable. To ensure these certifications
are considered during the application review, a copy of the
certifications must be submitted, along with the required
supporting documentation, at the time of application.Firefighter II
certification, Auto Extrication, Firefighter Survival, RIC
Operations,HazMat FRO, Rescue Systems I, Confined Space Operations,
Driver/Operator 1A, EVOC NOTE: FOR OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES THE
FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS OUTLINED
BELOW:Must possess a valid National Registry certification and
valid ACLS certification at time of appointment. Must have applied
for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application
and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license by
time of appointment.Must complete a Firefighter I Academy in
another State or the Department of Defense (DoD) with an IFSAC
and/or Pro Board seal. You will be required to provide proof of
Firefighter I Academy completion. If the Firefighter I Academy
completion certificate is issued by another State or the DoD you
will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro
Board seals showing you are certified to Firefighter I and HazMat
Awareness/FRO.Must be at least 18 years of age.Must possess a high
school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university
preferred.A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.The
following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined
below:Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer.
CPAT not required for lateral appointments.Current PHTLS or ITLS
and PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional
offer of employment.Must possess a valid California driver's
license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver's license with
applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary
period.Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the
Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS
Academy.APPLICATION PROCESSThe information contained herein is
subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or
implied contract or offer.Qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: The
application and required certification documents must be completed
and submitted together.Candidates considered for employment will be
required to undergo an extensive background investigation,
including polygraph, Fire Team test, a psychological evaluation, a
thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special
accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process,
please contact the Human Resources Division at .The San Ramon
Valley Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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