Gwinnett County (Ga) Lawrenceville , GA 30046
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Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee Hiring Event
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
9:00am
Appointments Highly Recommended
Gwinnett County Fire Training Academy
3608 Braselton Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Please join us at our upcoming Gwinnett County Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Hiring Event!
Walk-in Availability Ends at 2:00pm
This is a special opportunity to complete a substantial portion of the first phase of a two-phase hiring process. Those attending will have an opportunity to complete a more detailed application, background check, PPE (sneakers and long pants required) and an oral interview. The entire process typically takes two to three hours, although it may take longer.
Prior to attending the event, it is highly recommended that you submit an application and required documents. If the background process has been completed prior to the event, a recruiter will call to set up an appointment time for the event. Those that have submitted applications but do not have an appointment are still welcome to attend but may have longer wait times. Appointments may not be scheduled for late applications, but walk-ins are welcome.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services provides emergency medical services and fire protection to the citizens of Gwinnett County. The Department's mission is to save lives and protect property and we have a prestigious history of doing this with many significant accomplishments. As a valued member of our team, you will perform emergency medical treatment, life rescue and fire suppression, and safety education to the public. Personnel are assigned to work on rotating 24-hour shifts: 24 hours on/48 hours off, including weekends and holidays.
Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during first two years of employment. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigationincluding criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph, psychological and physical agility testing.
SALARY:
$46,615 - $61,342 Starting Salary
$48,013 - $63,182 (includes 3% incentive for an Associate degree)
$49,412 - $65,023 (includes 6% incentive for a Bachelor's degree)
The Grade for this position isFF213.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate
Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
Must be at least 18 years ofage.
You will be asked to provide the below documents during the hiring process:
A copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes.) AND
One of the following:
Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMTBasic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards,OR
Anycompleted associatedegree or higher from an accredited college, OR
SATnew (minimum score: Reading
24, Writing and Language
25, Math
22), OR
17, Math
17, Reading
38, Writing
38, Math
70, Writing
38, Algebra or Pre-Algebra
37)*, OR
55, Sentence Skills
60, Arithmetic
224, Writing
236, Arithmetic
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements,click here.
For more information about the hiring processfor this position,click here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE E-MAILS THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. MAKE SURE YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS FROM:
FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAIL BOX.
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
Gwinnett County (Ga)