City of Benicia, CA

THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING CONDUCTED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR ANTICIPATED FUTURE VACANCIES. The City has 2 separate recruitments for Paramedic Firefighter: Lateral & Academy/Non-Lateral.. Benicia is a waterfront community that is located located approximately 30 miles North of San Francisco on the Southern tip of Solano County.. If you have questions regarding the position of Paramedic Firefighter - Academy/Non Lateral in Benicia or questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4371.. I currently possess a Firefighter I certificate issued by the State of California Fire Marshal Office. I have completed training requirements to the level of Firefighter I and have applied for a certificate through the State Fire Marshal office

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Salary : $99,982.80 - $121,529.64 Annually Location : City of Benicia, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 23/24 #39 Department: Fire Opening Date: 01/01/2024 Closing Date: 6/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific Definition UP TO $15,000 HIRING BONUS! PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER - ACADEMY/NON LATERAL FUTURE SALARY INCREASES: Effective 6/21/2024 - 3% salary increase Effective 6/21/2025 - 5% salary increase COMPENSATION (in addition to salary rate listed above) and Benefits include: <ul><li>CalPERS Retirement: 3% at 55 plan for "classic" members; 2.7% at 57 for members considered PEPRA. If you are not sure which formula would apply to you please call the Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4766. <li>Retiree Health: $1,000.00 employer contribution to retiree health account each year. <li>Uniform Allowance: $75.00/month. <li>Educational Incentive: 1% base salary for 30 college units; 2% base salary for AA Degree; 3% base salary for BA/BS Degree. <li>Holiday Pay: 1.25% per month and is paid out 2x per year (June and December) <li>Work Schedule: 48/96 schedule. <li>Dental/Vision insurance: Premiums fully paid by City. <li>Kaiser: choice of 4 Kaiser plans available; co-pays/deductibles vary between plans.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING CONDUCTED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR ANTICIPATED FUTURE VACANCIES. The City has 2 separate recruitments for Paramedic Firefighter: Lateral & Academy/Non-Lateral. It is the candidate's responsibility to apply for the recruitment that best aligns with the certifications, skills, and experience you currently possess. After reviewing each posting, if you are not sure which category applies to you, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4371. Academy/Non-Lateral Candidates: The City is accepting applications from candidates who are currently enrolled in a recognized fire academy or who have graduated from an academy within the last 3 years; or candidates who have previous fire department experience but are not currently working as a sworn firefighter and still posses valid certifications. Candidates who meet this criteria will apply through this recruitment. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Benicia Fire Department serves the City of Benicia, California, and its 28,000 residents. We provide constant staffing to our city with 30 career firefighters (3 on a SAFER Grant). We have one Fire Chief and 3 Division Chiefs. The Benicia Fire Department is a two-station department with a minimum constant staffing of nine professional firefighters. An Engine and Truck company respond out of Station 11 and one more Engine company responds out of Station 12 on the north end of town. Both our engines and the truck company cross-staff other apparatus depending on the nature of a call. In 2021, we responded to 2,761 calls for service. Benicia is a waterfront community that is located located approximately 30 miles North of San Francisco on the Southern tip of Solano County. We are the Northern neighbor of Contra Costa County, providing automatic-aid to heavily populated areas in both Solano and Contra Costa Counties. We are bordered by the City of Vallejo to the East, the San Francisco Bay to the South/ Southeast/East, and unincorporated wildland to the North. Interstate 780, a 7-mile stretch of freeway between Benicia and Vallejo, runs through the middle of the city and has a daily traffic volume ranging from 22,300 to 53,000 vehicles. We also serve a busy stretch of Interstate 680 on the east end of our town. In addition, we provide service from an OES Type 1 Engine across the State of California and beyond. The Benicia Fire Department is proud to call itself an "All-Risk" agency, ensuring our firefighters are trained in a multitude of disciplines ranging from water rescue using inflatable rescue boat to participating in a county-wide USAR team. We provide ALS service from all of our fire apparatus and take great pride in providing an exceptional level of service to our great community. If you have questions regarding the position of Paramedic Firefighter - Academy/Non Lateral in Benicia or questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4371. Distinguishing Characteristics Under general supervision to perform advanced life support, emergency medical services and to engage in firefighting, rescue and all other suppression and prevention activities in protecting life and property; to drive, operate and maintain all fire department apparatus and equipment; to conduct, assist and participate in training programs, to participate in inspections and related fire prevention activities, public education, and to do related work as required. Academy/Non-Lateral & Lateral: This classification encompasses the full range of Firefighter duties in addition to performing as a Paramedic. Representative Duties / Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Paramedic: <ul><li>Graduation from a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California by date of appointment. <li>Successful completion of High School or possession of a G.E.D. <li>For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid National Registry certification at time of application. 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.</li></li></li></ul> Firefighter I: <ul><li>Successful completion of a recognized regional fire academy course or equivalent (training to the level of Firefighter I) prior to appointment. <li>For candidates with Department of Defense (DoD) or out-of-state certifications: Must possess a Firefighter I Certificate issued by another state or the DoD with an IFSAC and/or Pro Board seal. You will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or pro board seals showing you are certified for a Firefighter I and Haz Mat Awareness/FRO.</li></li></ul> SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Must have attained the age of twenty (20) prior to date of appointment. <li>Must possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Within six months of successful completion of probationary appointment, must obtain and maintain the required licenses as mandated by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles to drive fire apparatus. <li>Passing score ( > 70%) on the Fire Candidate Testing Center written test (FCTConline.org) for Trainee and Academy Graduates only. <li>Accreditation by the County of Solano as an EMT-P is required within six (6) months of appointment. <li>Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by date of appointment. <li>Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for BLS provider by date of appointment. <li>Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) by date of appointment. <li>Certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) by date of appointment. <li>Current Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) card issued within 1 year prior to date of appointment for Trainee and Academy Graduates only. <li>Willing to attend meetings and training classes; maintain Continuing Education requirements; ability to work a 48-hour shift, overtime, weekends on call and on holidays, under adverse or hazardous conditions; work in any station in the City on short notice; perform repetitive work to completion; conform to all rules and regulations of the fire department and paramedic policies and procedures; and maintain a high level of interest in continued self-development and education.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Experience as a paramedic in an active, progressive paramedic program accompanied by experience as a firefighter in an active, progressive firefighting organization is highly desirable.</li></ul> REQUIRED ACCREDITATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Accreditation by the County of Solano is required within six (6) months of appointment. <li>Must possess a Valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. <li>Within six months of successful completion of probationary appointment, must obtain and maintain the Firefighter Endorsement as issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.</li></li></li></ul>MEDICAL AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: <ul><li>Prior to appointment, must meet job related medical, psychological, vision, background investigation, Livescan, and physical performance standards. <li>After employment, an employee may be required to pass periodic medical examinations and physical performance tests and maintain good physical fitness condition through an ongoing physical fitness program.</li></li></ul>To view the complete job description, please click the link below: Paramedic Firefighter Supplemental Information APPLICATION PROCESS If interested in applying for this career opportunity, it is preferred you apply through the NeoGov system. As part of your application, please attach any of the following items that you currently possess: <ol><li>CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE <li>FIREFIGHTER 1 CERTIFICATE <li>PARAMEDIC LICENSE</li></li></li></ol> The following items do not need to be attached to your application. However, you will be required to possess them by your appointment date: <ol><li>CPAT CARD <li>ACLS <li>CPR CARD <li>PALS OR PEPP <li>ITLS OR PHTLS OR BTLS</li></li></li></li></li></ol>**CPAT MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE ON OUR HIRING ELIGIBILITY LIST.** Individuals wishing to file a paper application in lieu of the on-line application process should contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510. Business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, and from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Applicants are expected to accurately document their related experience and any training, education, and/or skills relevant to this position. Applicants should respond to all supplemental questions, even if the information is also contained in the application. SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be carefully evaluated; applicants who document possession of experience and education which most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include an assessment center and interview process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process. Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-placement medical screening, including a drug screen. If, due to a disability, you need accommodations at any point during the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4766. **IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL LICENSES AND/OR ACCREDITATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION WILL BE CAUSE FOR TERMINATION. 01 To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your supplemental responses(s) should have occurred during employment of one/more of the Employers you listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If not, you will need to provide additional information as to where/how you received that experience. <ul> <li>I have read and understand the above instructions.</li> </ul> 02 This job requires completion of a recognized regional fire academy course (training to the level of Firefighter I) prior to your time of appointment. Please indicate your status below as of the time you are submitting your application. <ul> <li>I currently possess a Firefighter I certificate issued by the State of California Fire Marshal Office</li> <li>I have completed training requirements to the level of Firefighter I and have applied for a certificate through the State Fire Marshal office</li> <li>I am currently enrolled in a fire academy</li> <li>I do not have a Firefighter I certificate and I am not currently enrolled in an academy</li> </ul> 03 This job requires graduation from a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California by date of appointment and accreditation by Solano County within 6 months of appointment. Please indicate your status below as of the time you are submitting your application. <ul> <li>I am currently a licensed paramedic in California and accredited to work in Solano County</li> <li>I am currently a licensed paramedic in California but not yet accredited to work in Solano County</li> <li>I have graduated from a paramedic training program and am in the process of obtaining my license. I understand I MUST have this license prior to appointment</li> <li>I am currently enrolled in a paramedic training program. I understand I MUST graduate from the program and have my license at the time of appointment</li> </ul> 04 This position requires the following valid certifications by your appointment date. Please check the boxes to indicate which certifications you currently possess: <ul> <li>CPAT</li> <li>ACLS</li> <li>CPR</li> <li>PALS or PEPP</li> <li>PHTLS or BTLS or ITLS</li> </ul> 05 Please describe the number of years of experience you have working for an agency and responding to 911 type medical calls. <ul> <li>No experience</li> <li>Less than 1 year experience</li> <li>Between 1 and 3 years experience</li> <li>More than 3 years experience</li> </ul> 06 Please list the agency/agencies you worked for as they pertain to the experience you indicated in the previous question. 07 For Out of State Candidates: Please check each box below that is applicable to you at the time of your application submission: <ul> <li>I possess a valid National Registry Certification.</li> <li>I have applied for a State of California Paramedic License.</li> </ul> 08 Do you certify that the information and statements made in connection with this application and supplemental questionnaire are complete and true to the best of your knowledge? Please note that intentional misrepresentation of your qualifications will be grounds for disqualification from this selection process and/or removal from the eligibility list. <ul> <li>I have read and understand the above information and certify the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.</li> </ul> Required Question

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