ALACHUA COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
P.O. BOX 5697
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32627
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm
Updated: August 01, 2016
Classification: Firefighter/EMT 56 or Firefighter/Paramedic 56
The Alachua County Fire Rescue is currently hiring for Firefighter/EMT 56 or Firefighter/Paramedic. This position requires FireTEAM and a valid NTN CPAT. Only CPATs from NTN will be accepted. All testing must be completed by August 26, 2016.
Salary Information: $10.01 – $15.52 Hourly; $33,327.92 – $51,658.55 Annually
Benefit Information:
BoCC-Contributed Benefits:
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Florida Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Deferred Retirement Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Roth IRA
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Computer Purchase Program
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits go to http://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/Risk/Benefits/CountyBenefits/Pages/Home.aspx
Department Overview: Alachua County is a fully career fire rescue organization. Total personnel for the department is currently 258. ACFR operated 13 ALS transports and 10 ALS fire suppression units. Minimum staffing is 2 per transport, 3 per urban engine and 4 per rural engine company. We cover a total of 962 square miles of both urban and rural areas of the county.
County Information: Alachua County is a diverse community in the State of Florida. The community includes rural agricultural and timber land and urban areas. The community hosts multiple educational facilities such as the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. The area is a major center of heath care in North Florida and hosts several leading facilities in the health care industry. The area contacts multiple natural habitats, nature preserves springs and other recreational opportunities. Gainesville is the largest city within the community and there are several other smaller municipalities within Alachua County. All of these factors make Alachua County a dynamic, fun active area to locate.
Population: 253,000
Job Requirements
- Age: 18
- High School Grad/GED: Yes.
- Valid FLORIDA State Driver’s License: Yes.
- Academy Certification: Yes.
- Examples of Duties:
Minimum Qualifications for the Firefighter/EMT 56:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
- Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
- Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate.
- A valid State of Florida Drivers license free from moving violation citations for a period of not less than six months preceding employment; and within the past three years applicant must have had no convictions for reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and must not have had a driver’s license suspended pursuant to Florida law.
- A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products.
- Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- CPAT Passing score submitted to Alachua County Human Resources Office through National Testing Network.com (NTN)
Minimum Qualifications for the Firefighter/Paramedic 56:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
- Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
- Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate with expiration date shown and attending privileges as approved by the County’s Medical Director.
- Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.
- A valid State of Florida Drivers license free from moving violation citations for a period of not less than six months preceding employment; and within the past three years applicant must have had no convictions for reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and must not have had a driver’s license suspended pursuant to Florida law.
- A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products.
- CPAT Passing score submitted to Alachua County Human Resources Office through National Testing Network.com (NTN)
Upon appointment to position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:
- Successful completion of a course in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support must be obtained within the first twelve months upon appointment to position.
- Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within the first month of employment and maintain this certification as a condition of employment.
Candidates must fill out the department application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1168990/firefighter-emt-56-or-firefighter-paramedic-56/agency/alachua/apply/general.
For more information please see the County website.
NOTE: APPLICANTS SELECTED FROM THIS POSTING MAY BE PLACED ON AN ACTIVE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR 24 MONTHS.
Candidates forwarded from NTN to Alachua County BoCC Human Resources Office for consideration must submit current copies of the required certifications to the Alachua County BoCC Human Resources Office before the position closes. Failure to submit the required certifications or an official employment application with Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by the date the position closes will remove the candidate from the process. Applicants’ minimum qualification and certifications will be reviewed by the Alachua County Human Resources Office; successful applicants will be forwarded to the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department for further evaluation.
To schedule FireTEAM testing, go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on FIREFIGHTER JOBS. Select the department and read over all the requirements and if qualified, select a testing location and a time and date for testing on the website calendar. A CPAT can also be scheduled by clicking on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then following the instructions. For questions concerning the testing process, please contact NTN Support at 866-563-3882. For updates and new job announcements, ”Like” National Testing Network on Facebook.