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FIREFIGHTER/EMT OR PARAMEDIC 2016 - City of Odessa, TX (ID: 325974) |
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Title | FIREFIGHTER/EMT OR PARAMEDIC 2016 |
Type | Health Care / Benefits |
Date Posted | 2019-03-21 |
City / Organization | City of Odessa, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Description | Firefighter/Paramedic Summary: To protect lives and property through firefighting/EMS activities and perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Scope of Responsibility: Responds to all fires and or/emergencies as assigned and performs all duties necessary to abate any threat posed to life or property. Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
Additional duties if Paramedic certified:
Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED certification; proof required. Certification: Possess a valid Texas "C" Driver's License. Successful Applicants with out of state license must have Texas License at time of employment. Applicant must be a certified Firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire protection and a certified Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at time of employment. If not a TDH certified Paramedic when hired, the employee must enroll in the first available Paramedic class and/or pre-requisite classes and make a continuous, uninterrupted efford to pass and become a DSHS certified Paramedic. Failure to meet the Odessa Fire Department requirements outlined in Standard Operating Guide #600.01, may result in employment termination. Employee must maintain at least Paramedic level certification during employment with the Odessa Fire Department. If not a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certified Firefighter when hired, the employee must enroll in the first available fire academy as designated by the Dept., and make a continuous, uninterrupted effort to pass and become a Certified Basic Firefighter. Failure to meet the Odessa Fire Department requirements outlined in Standard Operating Guideline #100.24, may result in employment termination. Employee must maintain at least a TCFP basic fire certification and a DSHS paramedic certification for the duration of their employment with the Odessa Fire Department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Employee must acquire extensive knowledge in BOTH discipline in accordance with Odessa Fire Department SOP's during employment. Ability to write, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions and regulations. Ability to perform strenuous work under hazardous and adverse weather conditions. Ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Skills tests: A written exam. Physical agility test. Background investigation. Oral interview. Medical Physical and Drug Screen. (Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of one (1) year probation and continued satisfactory job performance.) Note: All members of the Odessa Fire Department must become members of the Odessa Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund. The maximum age for a new member is 35 years. Application Close date: 4/5/2019 Test Date: 4/15/2019
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