Firefighter Lateral & (EMT or Paramedic) - SSJCFA

Description Recruitment Dates * Final Filing Date - Tuesday, September 30th @ 5:00 PM * Oral Board Interviews (Tentative) - Tuesday, October 14th & October 15th To learn more about this opportunity & review all requirements, click HERE!

To learn more about the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority, please visit - DESCRIPTION Firefighters operate and maintain a variety of South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (Authority) firefighting equipment; respond to fire alarms and other emergencies; protect lives and property; participate in fire prevention, fire investigation, public education, station and equipment maintenance, and other related assigned duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Firefighters are distinguished from other positions in the Authority by their sole focus on training, practicing, and executing general duty firefighting responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Works under the general supervision of the Fire Captain.

May assist, coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of reserve and other fire personnel as assigned.

Essential and Marginal Duties EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL DUTIES This is an illustrative list, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Actively promote the Authority's focus on effective and respectful communications to build better work relationships at all levels in the organization.

* Apply principles and practices of modern firefighting techniques and perform firefighting and other emergency activities as directed.

* Use proper safety techniques in the operation and maintenance of Authority equipment, tools, and facilities.

* Follow and apply Authority policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

* Apply EMT-D protocols, CPR, and other medical assistance techniques.

* Use effective communication skills, both oral and written; follow directions.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

* Attend drills and staff training activities; participate in Authority activities.

* Respond to alarms; maintain awareness of area streets, special hazards, and water systems.

* Establish and maintain effective training and readiness.

* Assist in minor maintenance to keep the areas in and about the firehouse clean and orderly.

* Clean and service firefighting and medical equipment; inspect and test medical equipment.

* Provide community service.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of fire suppression techniques and their application * Basic knowledge of hazardous materials management * Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and codes * Hose sizes and general knowledge of gallons per minute (gpm). * Salvage and overhaul techniques.

* Basic principles of building construction.

* Fire behavior • The California Vehicle Code.

* Water sources within the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority response area.

* How to establish water sources.

* Adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid procedures.

* Facility maintenance procedures, i.e.: Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs). * South San Joaquin County Fire Authority safety guidelines, protocols, and general safety techniques.

* Proper grammar, spelling and documentation.

* Computers, emails, and etiquette.

* Community and community service activities.

* Knowledge and awareness of diversity issues within an organization and community.

* Lift, throw, and deploy ground ladder.

* Don and doff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within South San Joaquin County Fire Authority standards.

* Operate under stressful situations.

* Operate a motor vehicle; also operate and maintain a personal vehicle and have access.

* Read maps, area familiarization, map testing, and studying to learn the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority response area.

* Learn and consistently apply South San Joaquin County Fire Authority response procedures.

* Follow, understand, and retain oral and written instructions, as well as South San Joaquin County Fire Authority Personnel Rules and regulations.

* Speak, understand, and write clearly in the English language.

* Use good judgment.

* Recognize medical emergencies, respond appropriately, and perform treatment within the scope of practice.

* Operate South San Joaquin County Fire Authority tools and equipment.

* Apply safety protocols.

* Understand and apply social interactions with personnel, the public/customers given the setting.

* Work in a team setting, work well with others, e.g., the public/groups/individuals with differing beliefs or opinions and socioeconomic origins.

* Resolve conflicts in a respectful and civil manner and know when to compromise.

* Engage in public speaking, interact with, and educate the community.

* Work hard and commit to time demands.

* Adapt and complete any task related to the fire service (within the scope of training) * Perform administrative tasks.

Additional Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Must meet specific vision abilities as required by the DMV requirements for the required certifications and licenses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT he work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, computers, phones and other standard firefighting/emergency tools and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Authority policy, incumbents in this class must pass an annual agility test as part of the qualifications for employment.

In accordance with Authority policy, incumbents in this class are required to be non-smokers, as part of the qualifications for employment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Authority employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers.

The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code.

In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the Authority may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property.

Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency.

If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community.

If a "Local Emergency" is declared outside of the employee's shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority and the employee and is subject to change by the Authority as the needs of the Authority or the requirements of the job change.

The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Tracy Firefighters Association.

A summary of key benefits is listed below.

More information can be found in the Benefit Summary and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the SSJCFA and the Tracy Firefighters Association.

Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser, HMO, POS and PPO, and Sutter Health Plus HMO health insurance plans available.

SSJCFA contribution fully covers premiums for Kaiser HMO or Sutter HMO with dental and vision and provides a generous contribution towards other plans including Kaiser Point of Service Plan and PPO.

Dental and Vision Plans - Choice of Delta Dental or Bright Now Dental plans available.

VSP is available as a Vision plan.

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - Individual coverage of $50,000 is fully paid by the SSCJFA.

Supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee at the same premium rate paid by the City.

In lieu of SDI, the City pays LTD and LTC.

Retirement Program - CalPERS - Employees hired by the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority "the Authority" on or after January 1, 2022 receive the following retirement formula - 2.7% @ 57 (average of highest years). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (ICMA-RC & VALIC). Public Safety does not participate in Social Security.

Vacation - (56 hour work week) - General vacation accrues at the rate of 12 hours per month the first year and progresses up to 24 hours per month at 16 years of service.

For 20+ years, one (1) additional hour is added per month for each additional year of service.

(40 hour work week) - General vacation accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service.

For 20+ years, eight (8) additional hours per year are added for each year of service.

Sick Leave - (56 hour work week) - Sick leave is accrued at 24 hours per month with unlimited accrual.

(40 hour work week) - Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual.

Holidays - (56 hour work week) - Employees receive Holiday in-lieu pay.

(40 hour work week) - There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays). Uniform Allowance - Employees receive a fixed uniform allowance in the amount of $915 per year.

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - (IRS Section 125): Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Additional Benefits - Pay for Performance, Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, and Tuition Reimbursement.

01 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions.

I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application (do not answer "see resume"). I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

* Yes 02 Do you possess a minimum of one year of experience as a full-time Firefighter with a fire agency and have passed a probationary period?

* Yes * No 03 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the name of the agency where you currently work and the number of years you have experience as a firefighter.

If you answered "No," please indicate "N/A." This experience must be listed on your application.

04 Choose the current Valid California Driver's License you possess.

* None * Class C * Class B * Class B w/Endorsements * Class A * Class A w/Endorsements 05 Do you possess a valid EMT-B or EMT-P certification?

* Yes * No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, attach a copy of your valid EMT-B or EMT-P certification.

07 Have you completed coursework in Fire Sciences or do you possess an Associates of Science Degree in Fire Sciences?

* Yes * No 08 Please select your highest level of education.

* High School Diploma or GED * Some college coursework * Associate's Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree * N/A Required Question Employer City of Tracy Address 333 Civic Center Plaza Tracy, California, 95376 Phone Website