What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter-Paramedic position at Olympic Valley Public Service District?
THE DEPARTMENT
Olympic Valley Fire Department (OVFD) serves the community of Olympic Valley and 10 miles along the Truckee River/Hwy 89 corridor. The Fire Department is part of the Olympic Valley Public Service District. The Department works a "48 on, 96 off" schedule with 13 full-time suppression employees, a targeted staffing of four on per shift and responds to about 650 calls for service annually. OVFD has a modern fleet – two Type 1 engines, a Type 3 engine, a Type 3 rescue, a Type 1 water tender/pumper, two utility vehicles and a command vehicle.
Olympic Valley Fire Department is an 'all-risk' agency, providing fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medical services under an 'ALS Engine Company' (non-transport) model. We enjoy excellent support from our community and maintain that standing by providing exceptional customer service on each call. Our District organization is composed of a five-member board, GM, Fire Chief, three Captains, three Engineers, and six Firefighters.
THE AREA
Located just five miles northwest of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Valley is a premier destination renowned for its world-class, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. One of the highlights of the area is Palisades Tahoe, a ski resort whose mountain had the honor of hosting the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, an event that solidified its reputation as a premier winter sports destination. With its captivating slopes and breathtaking scenery, Olympic Valley continues to captivate outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
THE JOB
Under the supervision of a Captain, the Firefighter-Paramedic assists the other members of the shift in performing daily tasks and maintenance, accepts projects and ancillary duties, fire prevention and community support activities, and responds to emergency calls.
QUALIFICATIONS
Olympic Valley Fire Department seeks highly motivated, qualified, and enthusiastic individuals for this position. Olympic Valley Fire Department has an outstanding training and continuing education program and has a history of promotion from within. Olympic Valley is an excellent environment in which to work and play.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Olympic Valley Fire Department has a strong track record of workplace diversity and encourages qualified women and minority firefighter candidates to apply.
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of firefighting methods and techniques; basic operation and mechanics of firefighting equipment; use of technical rescue and emergency medical equipment.
Ability to use and apply firefighting techniques in a variety of situations; think and act effectively in emergencies; follow oral and written directions; take initiative; comprehend, progress and advance KSA; maintain physical strength and agility; perform advanced life support as an EMT-P and interact successfully with peers, District staff, the community, and visitors.
Physical Capabilities: Candidates shall be capable of performing physical requirements as identified in a physical job description prepared by Tahoe Forest Hospital. This document is available upon request. Prospective employees must take a pre-placement physical examination and drug test at the District's expense.
Licenses and Certificates: Applications must include the following documents. Failure to attach the required documents will result in an automatic disqualification. Please only attach the required certificates.
- Possess a valid Driver's License
- Possession of a valid California EMT - P license or National Registry EMT-P
- Current CPR certification
- California Firefighter I certification or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
- Current (CPAT) Candidate Physical Ability Test card of completion.
Incumbents will be provided with driver training and will be required to possess a Firefighter-endorsed Class C license within one year of hire. Incumbents shall maintain a good driving and safety record. Candidates must be accredited with the Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Authority within 60 days of hire.
Background Check: Candidates will be required to give Olympic Valley Public Service District permission to conduct a background check, including employment history, criminal, and civil filings. Adverse findings may cause withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination.
Training Period: Newly hired employees will have a one-year orientation/probationary period in accordance with District policy.
Lateral Hiring: You must have a minimum of two years of experience to apply for the lateral position. Maximum entry of step four can be achieved upon hire. Step level will be based on the level of experience as determined by OVFD.
THE PROCESS
Candidates selected from the pool of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an assessment center comprising written examinations, manipulative tests, and oral interviews. Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the Fire Chief and the General Manager.
Applications must be submitted through the JotForm linked on our website or by clicking here. Candidates selected to move forward in the examination process will be notified of the assessment center’s scheduled date and time.
The District office is located at 305 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, California, and the mailing address is PO Box 2026, Olympic Valley, California 96146.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. OVFD's hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition, including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.