Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral (Experienced)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter Paramedic in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations. You will be assigned to a truck or engine, typically in a three-person crew, and will respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations. This position also functions as a Paramedic, providing advanced life support emergency medical response.

See the full job class specification here:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At the time of application:
Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent
Valid California Paramedic license
12 months of full-time paid experience as a Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic; ALS medical transport experience is highly desirable
CFSTES or IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I Certification
By date of appointment:

Completion of the core courses required to be an Alameda County accredited paramedic
Additional examinations and certificates will be required by completion of probation and within two years of the date of appointment; see job class specification for details.

Other requirements include:

Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent must maintain a valid California Class C or higher driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, and must obtain Firefighter Endorsement prior to the completion of the Fire Academy.
Willing to maintain facial hair in such a way as to ensure proper fitting and operation of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.
Strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and patients weighing up to 150 pounds.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.