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Location

Riverside, CA | United States

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Job description

Salary : $76,392.00 - $102,384.00 Annually

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-2040-01

Department: Fire

Opening Date: 02/13/2024

Closing Date: 4/15/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

The Position

The City of Riverside is currently accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC - LATERAL

Starting Salary will be at Step 3 and will include a 15% Paramedic Pay Stipend

The City of Riverside offers a competitive compensation package, retirement through CALPERS, and a generous benefit package. Firefighter Paramedic Laterals are offered a starting salary at Step 3 and may be eligible for a variety of additional compensation including specialty, bilingual, and education incentive pay

The City of Riverside Fire Department is a progressive, all-risk department responsible for the protection of a diverse population of over 300,000 people, covering nearly 82 square miles. Under the direction of Fire Chief Michael Moore, The City of Riverside Fire Department protects life, property, and the environment from 14 stations, responding to more than 34,000 calls for service. The department offers a variety of specialty programs, including Urban Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Arson.


Under the supervision of a Company Officer, Firefighters will perform a variety of duties in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and by providing emergency medical care; to participate in training and fire prevention activities; to operate and maintain firefighting and rescue equipment, and fire stations; to serve as a fire inspector; and to do related work as required. Firefighters are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of apparatus, equipment, and fire stations. Firefighters will participate in a variety of training drills and evolutions with their individual companies, and with multiple companies as needed.

Work Performed

Typical duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Respond to fire alarms, rescue alarms, medical emergency, and other emergency calls to protect life and property endangered by fire; operate various communications equipment.
• Respond to requests for medical emergencies; provide immediate medical care to persons injured in automobile accidents, fires, industrial accidents, and victims of sudden serious illness such as heart attacks, drownings, and similar emergencies; observe and report vital signs; and administer medical treatment.
• Serve as a hose operator in firefighting situations; lay and connect hoses; hold nozzle and direct water streams in the control and extinguishing of fires in structures, brush, and grass; clean and test fire hoses; raise, lower, and climb aerial ladders; perform rescue work and remove persons from danger.
• Ventilate structures using such techniques as opening windows and chopping holes through the roof; use forcible entry tools, bars, hooks, life lines, chemical extinguishers, and other auxiliary equipment; assist in overhaul and salvage operations; sweep water and remove debris.
• Perform preventive maintenance and daily inspections on fire apparatus; inspect fire apparatus after each operation to ensure proper and efficient operating condition; clean, wash, and service fire apparatus; test, wash, hang, and dry hoses; change hoses on fire apparatus; report worn, damaged, or lost parts and tools;
• Clean and maintain station quarters, grounds, and equipment; perform routine housekeeping chores such as sweeping, mopping, cooking, and washing; assist visitors at the station and conduct tours.
• Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs; serve as a fire inspector, inspecting commercial and other properties for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances, and participating in or conducting investigations to determine fire causes.
• Participate in continuous training in fire prevention, inspection, and suppression through fire drills, training exercises, simulations, and on-the-job exercises to maintain occupational skills.
• Study technical material on Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, and modern firefighting techniques, City layout, water systems, and related subjects.
• Prepare reports on preventive maintenance and with respect to work operations.
• Work 24-hour shifts and overtime; may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency.
• Serve as a substitute fire engineer under special instructions and limited conditions on a relief or training basis; operate and maintain motorized firefighting equipment; operate and adjust pump controls and other mechanical equipment to maintain correct water pressure consistent with the type of fire; drive and operate the tiller position on a ladder truck; operate ladder mechanism on an aerial truck; place truck to best advantage to facilitate fire fighting.

Qualifications

Recruitment Requirements:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and successful completion of a State Fire Marshal approved Fire Academy.

Experience: Must have 2 years of full-time experience as a paid firefighter paramedic with a public fire agency that is comparable to the City of Riverside Fire Department, as identified by NFPA and CPSE standards.

Necessary Special Requirements :

• Must possess a current California or National Registry Paramedic certificate.
• Valid Class C driver's license or officially recognized equivalent and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening. Additionally, this process will include oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.


It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.


Appointment will be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.


NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.


All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their application status after the closing date of this announcement.

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members -For employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 3% at age 55; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 9%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% at age 57; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. Per CalPERS the employee contribution is subject to change every fiscal year.? The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,474 per month for employee and dependent coverage (HMO plan).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $35 per month.

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - City Fire employees may participate in a deferred compensation plan.
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.

• Long Term Disability - Employees may enroll in the LTD plan through their employee association.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• For other special compensation, refer to the

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:


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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree
• PhD

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Have you successfully completed a State Fire Marshal approved Fire Academy?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess as a paid firefighter paramedic with a public fire agency that is comparable to the City of Riverside Fire Department, as identified by NFPA and CPSE standards.

• Two (2) years or more
• Less than two (2) years
• None

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Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience (If you answered "None", please list "N/A"):
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:


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Do you currently possess a valid California or National Registry Paramedic Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the type of valid Paramedic (PM) Certification you possess.

• State of California Paramedic License
• National Registry Paramedic Certificate
• State of California Paramedic License AND National Registry Paramedic Certificate
• I do not possess either of the certificates listed above

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If you possess a valid State of California Paramedic License , please indicate if you possess any of the following cards:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)
• N/A

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. ( Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed. ) Employers noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question

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