City Of Dixon, CA Dixon , CA 95620
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sacramento/Metro Area
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
5/19/2024 at 5pm
Salary
$35.00-$0.00 Hourly
Additional Questionnaires
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About Dixon
A growing community of approximately 20,000, the City of Dixon offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, safe environment, desirable housing, excellent schools, friendly people and a town with strong community values. Dixon can best be characterized as a progressive City that seeks excellent development, with a desire to maintain and enhance those "quality of life" characteristics that are part of its history and agricultural heritage. Dixon is located in the northeast portion of Solano County, 19 miles southwest of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco. In this ideal location, Dixon enjoys convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, and to institutions of higher learning such as the University of California, Davis and the California State University, Sacramento.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City's ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations.
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Location
205 Ford Way Dixon, 95620
Description
The Dixon Fire Department is opening their first Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit position for someone to attend the Fire Academy in August 2024. The "Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit" is an entry-level classification designed for recruits with a current paramedic license to gain firefighting, fire rescue, and fire prevention skills and training necessary through an accredited Fire Academy. Training may include firefighting techniques and procedures; emergency medical training; technical rescue and hazardous materials training.
EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Following successful completion of the academy, Firefighter/Paramedics will be placed in a full-time, regular appointment and required to successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.
The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.
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Job Description URL:
https://www.cityofdixon.us/media/HumanResources/Job%20Descriptions/Fire/FireFigh…
Additional Job PDF:
FF_PARA RECRIT Flyer for FCTC April 2024.pdf
Ideal Candidate
This position will attend an accredited academy and receive on-the-job training to learn more about the Firefighter/Paramedic field.
Education:
Graduation from a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California by date of appointment.
Successful completion of High School or possession of a G.E.D.
For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid National Registry certification at time of application. Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by the time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic License by the time of appointment.
Experience:
Some work experience performing firefighting and/or paramedic services is desirable.
License, Certificates, and/or Other Requirements:
Passing score (>70%) on the Fire Candidate Testing Center written test (FCTConline.org), to be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List. The list from FCTC will be pulled on May 23, 2024.
Accreditation by the County of Solano as an EMT-P is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by date appointment Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for BLS provider by date of appointment.
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) by date of appointment.
Certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) by date of appointment. Current Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) card issued within 1 year prior to date-of-appointment for Trainee and Academy Graduates only.
Benefits
This position is non-represented and covered by the Confidential Mid-Management and Professional Employees.
CalPERS TIER DEFINITIONS
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - BENEFIT SUMMARY SHEET
Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Benefit Allowance (2024): $1,859 per month.
Retirement: CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). Upon completion of the Fire Academy, members will be transitioned into the Public Safety Retirement system.
Bilingual Pay: $100 per month upon certification.
This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract. If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.
Special Instructions
What does it take to get hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit?
1.Application
2.A valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
3.Written Test
4.Physical Agility
5.Paramedic Skills Test
6.Oral Interview
7.Chief's Interview
8.Livescan
9.Background
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