OVIEDO, CITY OF
400 ALEXANDRIA BLVD
OVIEDO, FLORIDA 32765
http://www.cityofoviedo.net
Updated: May 17, 2016
Classification: Firefighter/EMT
The City of Oviedo is currently hiring for Firefighter/EMT. This position requires FireTEAM testing through the National Testing Network (NTN) and a valid CPAT. All testing must be completed by May 30, 2016.
Salary Information: $13.06 – $20.60 Hourly, $38,018.03 – $59,990.19 Annually
Benefit Information:
- Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Retirement Program & other Retirement Programs
- Educational Reimbursement (for job specific courses) – Full- Time employees are eligible for educational reimbursement upon completion of the six-month probationary period.
- Holidays
- Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, & Personal Leave.
Work Objective: Performs intermediate protective service work in fire suppression and providing emergency medical care to sick and injured patients; does related work as required. Work is performed under emergency conditions and involves an element of personal danger. Work is performed under regular supervision of a Fire Officer.
Department Overview: The Oviedo Fire Department is an active department that participates in numerous community based functions, provides continual training opportunities, as well as responds to over 4,000 calls per year. The department is currently run out of 3 stations which house 3 Engines, 2 Rescues, 1 Battalion Chief, and other specialty equipment on an as needed basis. Our Engines and Rescues provide advanced life support services, as well as transport services to those we treat. This ensures the best possible care for the citizens we serve.
The City of Oviedo participates in an automatic aid program with the Seminole County and neighboring fire service agencies.
The Oviedo Fire Department is an ISO class 2 department and strives hard to maintain our excellent rating from customer surveys, as well as zero deficiency from State compliance inspections.
For additional information, please visit our website at http://cityofoviedo.net/node/43.
Area Information: Oviedo is a popular family community in Seminole County, Florida with close access to UCF and tourist areas.
Located approximately 10 miles north of Orlando, Oviedo has always strived to provide an atmosphere of promoting a sense of community where people can live, work, and play in a safe and friendly environment. For all these reasons and more, Oviedo is one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida. Oviedo is best known for its excellent schools and great family friendly environment. With new construction including a community hospital, event center, and new downtown, Oviedo’s future is brighter than ever.
Population: Approx. 35,000
Job Requirements:
- Valid FLORIDA State Driver’s License: Yes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience and training in fire suppression and emergency medical care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- General knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics as applied to fire suppression.
- Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques, and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
- General knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems.
- General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation.
- General knowledge of the street system and geography of the City.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates and the general public.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports; physical endurance and agility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Florida driver license
- Current Florida EMT certificate
- Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
- Must meet and maintain all requirements for position as established by the City and the State of Florida.
Physical Requirements: Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work requires considerable physical activity including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; worker must be able to lift and carry dead weight of at least 100 pounds. Position requires visual acuity sufficient to safely operate fire equipment and to affect search and rescue operations and hearing sufficient to accurately perceive information at spoken word levels; manual dexterity is required for grasping and operating equipment.
Environmental Requirements: Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold; during firefighting activities worker is subject to heavy smoke, fumes and gasses; the worker is required to wear and work in a respirator.
EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco-Free Work Environment: The City of Oviedo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Oviedo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Candidates must fill out the city’s application found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oviedo/default.cfm.
To schedule Fireteam testing, go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on FIREFIGHTER JOB. Select the department and read over all the requirements and if qualified, select a testing location and a time and date for testing on the website calendar. A CPAT can also be scheduled by clicking on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then following the instructions. For questions concerning the testing process, contact NTN Customer Support at 866-563-3882. Please direct all questions about the job posting to National Testing Network. Please do not call the district directly.