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Paramedic/Fire

Open until filled To be considered for this role it is preferred that the applicant is in possession of Paramedic Certification and approved to practice by County Medical Director. The applicant must also have possession of Firefighter Certification, possession of NIMS 100, 200, and 700 certificates. Important Note: This position will function as a Public Safety - Paramedic/Fire and does not have LEO duties. Performs responsible work in the areas of fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue services to protect the lives and property of the Village.

Participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents. Responds to emergency and acute medical incidents, directs the work of EMT's on scene and provides patient care at the paramedic level and within the scope of practice allowed by County and State protocols. Provides medical transport when necessary. Responds to water rescue calls operating boats, jet skis and other related equipment as needed; responds to other rescue calls including high angle, confined space and extrication. Drives fire or medical apparatus to incident scenes; properly places apparatus, ensures proper operation, issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response. Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; maintains equipment, re­ stocks supplies and cleans station facilities. Participates in training, pre-planning, education and prevention programs, maintenance and testing of hose, hydrants and pumping apparatus and other related activities. Operates mobile and portable two-way radios to receive and transmit information, maintains equipment, weapons and other equipment in standards of good working order. Prepares records and reports of work activities. Gives information and directions to visitors and the general public; educates public on the prevention and response of, fire, medical and rescue related situations, and advises on laws and local ordinances. Maintains a working knowledge of the National Incident Management System and implements those strategies and principles during preplanning, training and call response. Additional Job Duties Performs related duties and tasks as required.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards of Public Safety work. Working knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment. Working knowledge of emergency medical services at the Paramedic level. Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment. Working knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, water and general rescue techniques and emergency medical services. Knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the department and Village, especially related to search and seizure, pursuit, and arrest. Some knowledge of the application of information technology to Public Safety. Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics. Skill in teamwork, collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence. Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to present effective court testimony. Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public. Ability to prepare records of work activities. Ability to swim and participate in water rescue activities. Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of a fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus and other machinery in emergency and non-emergency situations, and to prepare detailed records and reports. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places or things. Desirable Experience and Education Graduation from high school supplemented by training courses in firefighting or emergency management and experience working as a firefighter or emergency medical responder; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements Possession a valid Class B North Carolina Driver's license. Possession of Paramedic Certification and approved to practice by County Medical Director. Possession of Firefighter Certification. Possession of NIMS 100, 200, and 700 certificates. Administering the Class Employees may be considered for probation completion only after obtaining the certifications listed above. Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

The Village offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, supplemental insurance and generous retirement benefits including Local Government Retirement System enrollment. The Village pays for parking and ferry transportation to and from Bald Head Island for all its employees. Additional Benefits: 100% paid individual health benefits; Village stipend is provided to help cover dependents. Annual merit increases, COLA increases, and longevity pay based on funding. Employees are eligible for a 5% salary increase after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. The Village begins contributing 5% to staff 401k's upon enrollment, then will match up to an additional 4% of employee contributions ( totaling a 9% Village contribution ). Tuition assistance. 14 paid holidays.