Alachua County Hiring FF/EMT/Medic 56

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic 56 SAFER GRANT
$10.01 – $15.52 Hourly
Closing Date: 11/11/16

Tuition for Time

Alachua County Fire Rescue is seeking certified Firefighters that wish to become EMT certified.

Alachua County will pay for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and certification (EMT certification must be obtained within one year of employment in the FF classification). Applicants will be required to make a two year commitment as a full time certified EMT with Alachua County Fire Rescue.

FIREFIGHTER/EMT 56:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE FIREFIGHTER/EMT 56:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment.

Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:

1. A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Click this link to retrieve the document.
2. Current enrollment in a state recognized Fire Academy (if non-certified at time of application).
3. A valid State of Florida Driver license free from moving violation citations for a period of not less than six months preceding employment; and within the past three years applicant must have had no convictions for reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and must not have had a driver’s license suspended pursuant to Florida law.

At the time of hire, proof of the following must be provided:

1. Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
2. Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or must be able to be able to obtain within one year of date of hire in this classification.
3. Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate provided by a certified CPAT testing center.

Individuals hired must successfully complete all State of Florida and local requirements to become a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within one year from the date of hire and serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for Alachua County Fire Rescue. Possession and maintenance of EMT Certification is a condition of continued employment with Alachua County Fire Rescue. Individuals must be certified as Emergency Medical Technician in order to perform the EMT duties.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 56

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 56:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:

1. Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
2. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate with expiration date shown and attending privileges as approved by the County’s Medical Director.
3. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.
4. A valid State of Florida Driver’s license free from moving violation citations for a period of not less than six months preceding employment; and within the past three years applicant must have had no convictions for reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and must not have had a driver’s license suspended pursuant to Florida law.
5. A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products.
6. CPAT Passing score submitted to Alachua County Human Resources Office through National Testing Network.com (NTN).

Upon appointment to position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:

1. Successful completion of a course in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support / International Trauma Life Support must be obtained within the first twelve months upon appointment to position.
2. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within the first month of employment and maintain this certification as a condition of employment.

To qualify for this position you must complete an Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Employment Application and complete the National Testing Network process described below:

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Human Resources Office offers full testing services for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic through National Testing Network, Inc.

A passing test score must be submitted to Alachua County Human Resources Office by National Testing Network (NTN) for your application to be considered for the position.

NOTE: APPLICANTS SELECTED FROM THIS POSTING MAY BE PLACED ON AN ACTIVE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR 24 MONTHS.

NOTE: This position for firefighter is funded under a Federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant program. This grant is funded through February of 2019. In the event that funding is not continued for these positions, the positions will be eliminated unless otherwise directed by the BOCC at the end of the grant program. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no rights to permanent employment. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation in the application/testing process.

Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.

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Pursuant to Florida’s open records law, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.