What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral) position at City of Albany (CA)?
Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral).
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Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency
Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application
Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agency's probationary period
Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid California Paramedic License
Possession of a valid ACLS certification
Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification
Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification
Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement
Other Requirements
- Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation.
- Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty
- Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time
1. Application
California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification
California Paramedic License
ACLS certification
PALS or PEPP certification
PHTLS or ITLS certification
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement
3. Chief's Interview
4. Background, Psych and Medical Evaluation
4. Final Offer of Employment
The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@albanyca.gov a minimum of five days prior to the examination.
Salary : $120,286 - $161,229