Firefighter

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter Paramedic (Entry Level) in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and perform all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire suppression and basic life support medical situations.

You will be assigned to a truck or engine, typically in a three-person crew, and will respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations. This position also functions as a Paramedic, providing advanced life support emergency medical response.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1423226

For more information, visit the Berkeley Fire Department recruitment website and Firefighter Recruitment flyer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

• Valid California Paramedic License, National Registry Paramedic Certification Card, or be actively participating in a Paramedic Field Internship Program.

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion issued no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.

• Successful Completion of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam completed no earlier than one (1) year from the recruitment filing deadline.

BY DATE OF APPOINTMENT, MUST POSSESS:

• A valid California Paramedic license.

• The core courses required to be an Alameda County accredited paramedic

BY COMPLETION OF PROBATION:

• Completion of the City of Berkeley Firefighter Taskbooks.

• Successful completion of City of Berkeley Firefighter written and psychomotor examinations.

• Certificates of completion for:

a. Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100), FEMA

b. National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS-700.A), FEMA

4.Certificates of completion issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for the following courses or equivalents/replacements as determined by the OSFM:

a. FSTEP Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational

b. FSTEP Fire Fighter Survival

c. FSTEP Fire Control 3B

d. FSTEP Driver Operator 1A

e. FSTEP or NWCG S130

f. FSTEP or NWCG S131

g. FSTEP or NWCG S190

h. FSTEP Vehicle Extrication

i. CFSTES Firefighter I

j. CFSTES Firefighter II

k. SFT or National Wildfire Training Group (NWCG) Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by August 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application, all required certifications and licenses attached as photos/scans, and responses to supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

• EMS Skills Exam [Tentatively between September 17, 2024 through October 3, 2024]

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change.

The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.