Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral (Experienced)

Salary : $96,998.72 - $122,187.52 Annually

Location : Berkeley, CA

Job Type : Career

Job Number : 2023-02-8013-LATERAL

Department : Fire

Opening Date : 02 / 16 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

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 in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to 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 :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At the time of application :

• Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent
• Valid California Paramedic license
• 12 months of full-time paid experience as a Firefighter or Firefighter / Paramedic; ALS medical transport experience is highly desirable
• CFSTES or IFSAC / ProBoard Firefighter I Certification

By date of appointment :

• Completion of the core courses required to be an Alameda County accredited paramedic
• Additional examinations and certificates will be required by completion of probation and within two years of the date of appointment;

see job class specification for details.

Other requirements include :

Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill job responsibilities.

When driving on City business, the incumbent must maintain a valid California Class C or higher driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, and must obtain Firefighter Endorsement prior to the completion of the Fire Academy.

• Willing to maintain facial hair in such a way as to ensure proper fitting and operation of self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.
• Strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and patients weighing up to 150 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to :

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
• 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 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.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement

CalPERS

City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2.

7% at age 57 (PEPRA members) or 3% at age 50 (Classic members).

Deferred Compensation

The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans

Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plus HMO. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser plan, or up to 99% of the full family premium for the Sutter Health Plus plan.

Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan

The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person.

Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Life Insurance

The City provides employees with a $100,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave

Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation

New employees accrue 144 hours of vacation annually, with an increase to 216 hours after 6 years of service.

Holidays

14 paid holidays annually

Uniform Allowance

$1,400 annually

Premium Pay

Employees receive a pay differential of 5% for EMT certification, as well as differentials for certain assignments :

• Water Rescue Swimmer Team (2.5%)
• Hazardous Materials Response Team, Medical Specialist Team, Shift Fire Prevention Inspector, or special assignment (5%)
• FRALS Paramedic (6.25%)

SWORN FIRE)

1. Upload your high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.2. Upload your current California Paramedic License.

3. Upload your current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (ACLS card or equivalent that the City have the Alameda County EMS Agency review.

4. Upload your current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Personnel (PEPP) card or equivalent that the City have the Alameda County EMS Agency review.

5. Upload your current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PTLS) card or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) card, or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) card or equivalent that the City have the Alameda County EMS Agency review.

6. Upload your CFSTES or IFSAC / ProBoard Firefighter I Certification.

I verify I have attached all required documents.

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Special Publication (Firecareers, FCTC, etc.)
• Social Media : Facebook
• Social Media : Instagram
• Social Media : LinkedIn
• Social Media : YouTube
• Ads : Facebook
• Ads : Instagram
• Ads : YouTube
• Ads : Google
• Berkeleyfire.com
• Referral
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed or other recruitment sites

Please verify that you have 12 months full-time paid experience as a Firefighter or Firefighter / Paramedic

Required Question