Salary: $52,020.28 Annually
Location : 110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00300
Department: Ocala Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This a non-supervisory and entry-level position in a large scalar organization. The position of Firefighter performs public safety work involving the protection of life and property by responding to emergency incidents, fighting fires, using Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills, and engaging in fire code enforcement, public education, and station and equipment maintenance activities. This person works with other Firefighter EMT's or Firefighter Paramedics and is under the supervision of a Captain or Captain/designee.
Starting pay for EMT/Firefighter: $52,020.28
Starting pay for Paramedic/Firefighter:$62,228.28 (upon clearance from the Medical Director)
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
• Life Scan Physicals
• Promotional Opportunities
• In Rank Upgrades
• Low-cost Group Health Coverage
• Free Employee Clinic
• Annual Sick Leave
• Annual Vacation Leave
• Six-week Kelly Day
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Licensing Renewal
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Incentives
• Opportunities for additional pay and incentives for Specialized Teams
• We are a non-transport ALS Department that works 24/48
Applications that are incomplete for any reason to include gaps in employment or certifications not being attached will not be further processed.
Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a physical ability evaluation and medical physical evaluation.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Performs a variety of functions in the prevention and suppression of fires, performs rescues and extrications from life-threatening circumstances, mitigates the effects of hazardous materials, and provides other emergency and non-emergency services as directed by department officers.
2. Provides emergency medical care and assists in the delivery of Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care in accordance with Florida law, EMS protocols, physician written or verbal orders, and in compliance with City and Departmental orders and policies.
3. Completes checklists, reports, forms, and other legal documents.
4. Communicates with the general public and other City employees in performing community service and public education activities, conducting business inspections and pre-fire tactical surveys, presenting public safety training classes, participating in school programs, answering questions, delivering emergency care, and ensuring patient needs.
5. Maintains all assigned equipment in proper operating condition.
6.Monitors and maintains department vehicles in response-ready condition at all times.
7. May perform the functions of Fire Equipment Operator (FEO) in a temporary or out-of-class assignment.
8. Participates in or conducts required training classes and fitness programs.
NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). College coursework in EMS, fire, or related fields is desirable.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
1. Current Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, per F.S. 633.34.
2. Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate or Paramedic Certificate.
3. Current American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider card.
4. Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT).
5. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. (Driving Disqualifiers are listed below.)
DRIVING DISQUALIFIERS
1. One conviction within five (5) years prior to employment of any of the following: voluntary and involuntary vehicular manslaughter, failing to render aid, or attempting to elude police.
2. One conviction within three (3) years prior to the date of employment of: DUI, reckless driving, or driver license suspension for failure to submit to DUI testing.
3. One conviction within three (3) years prior to employment for: driving while license is suspended or revoked for reasons other than insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, or speeding resulting in an accident.
4. Six (6) points or greater within three (3) years prior to employment; any two (2) convictions for DUI.
5. Suspended license within two (2) years prior to employment for: failure to attend court ordered driving schools or failure to pay two or more traffic fines.
6. Suspension of a driver's license within four (4) years prior to employment for point accumulation.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Fire Rescue employees are prohibited from using tobacco products in any form, on or off-duty. Per Florida Statue 633.34, applicant must be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding employment.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the Departmental and City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of modern firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials principles and response operations and unrestricted physical and mental ability to perform required tasks solo or as part of a team under routine and/or extreme emergency conditions.
• Knowledge of and unrestricted physical and mental ability to use highly specialized firefighting, rescue, extrication, EMS, and hazardous materials tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a specialized Fire Engine, Rescue Unit, or other emergency vehicle, safely and in compliance with Florida Law and Department guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively by oral, written, and electronic means.
• Ability to live and work cooperatively with teams of personnel while in station, training, and on emergency or non-emergency scenes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand, to follow, and to comply with orders, protocols, or guidelines under emergency and non-emergency conditions or situations.
• Ability to use computer systems and programs.
• Ability to read and understand technical reports, magazines, and texts and to incorporate new information into improving job skills.
• Ability to remain calm and perform required skills under extreme emergency conditions including life-threatening circumstances.
• Ability to work rotating and/or non-rotating shifts.
• Ability to perform other related or non-related emergency or non-emergency tasks or assignments as may be assigned.
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
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Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
or if you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you possess college coursework in EMS, fire, or related fields?
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Do you possess a current Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, per F.S. 633.34?
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Do you possess a current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification?
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Do you possess a current Florida Paramedic certification?
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Do you possess Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification?
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Do you possess a current American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider Card?
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Do you have a current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) on file with the National Testing Network (NTN)?
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Have you been convicted within the past five (5) years for any of the following: voluntary and involuntary vehicular manslaughter, failing to render aid, or attempting to elude police?
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Have you been convicted within the past three (3) for driving while license is suspended or revoked for reasons other than insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, or speeding resulting in an accident?
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Have you been convicted within the past three (3) years for DUI, reckless driving, or driver license suspension for failure to submit to DUI testing?
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Have you received six (6) points or greater on your driver's license withi
