Fire Captain/Paramedic

Job Description

Our Fire Department works a 48/96 shift schedule.  The current hiring wage range for this position is $31.56 - $37.87 per hour.  A typical firefighter will work an estimated 2912 scheduled hours and will earn between $94,000 - $113,000 annually. The City currently pays an additional offset for the scheduled hours over the FLSA allowed amount (8 hours of half time per 18 day-cycle). 

Responsible to supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of a fire company responsible for providing fire services, emergency medical, hazardous materials response and emergency rescue services; and to perform related work as required.

This employee works under the direct supervision of the Battalion Chief and the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief and the Fire Chief. All City employees work under the general direction of the City Manager.

Day-to-day supervision of assigned staff as the first-line supervisor, acts as the officer-in-charge when on shift in absence of a Battalion Chief or higher-level management staff.  Please submit and application, resume, and associated documentation.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The essential functions listed below are only intended as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar and/or a logical assignment to the classification. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of a fire company responsible for providing fire services including fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials response, emergency rescue services and general fire prevention
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing effective fire suppression, emergency medical services and general fire prevention; implement approved policies and procedures
• Direct firefighting operations until relieved by a superior officer; respond to fire alarms as an incident commander, assuming responsibility for the supervision, performance and safety of assigned firefighting personnel on the scene of an emergency incident
• Supervise and assist in rendering emergency medical services at an emergency incident; analyze and take command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient(s) until relieved by proper medical personnel
• Assist in coordinating the maintenance and repair of fire equipment and apparatus such as hydrants, trucks and support equipment; ensure proper maintenance of station facilities; maintain station supplies
• Participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare employee performance reviews; provide assistance to personnel under stress due to incidents; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
• Identify the fire training needs of company personnel including such areas as driving and operating equipment and the use of hoses, nozzles, ladders and various portable equipment; provide training in emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, rescue, area location, aircraft emergency response, physical fitness and report writing
• Prepare reports, forms, recommendations and other required administrative documentation as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• An Associates Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • or a minimum of 60 semester hours
• Seven (7) years previous full-time fire service experience
  • must have performed as an AEMT or Paramedic for a minimum of three (3) years
• Minimum of 5 years as a full-time firefighter of which 3 years as an Engineer, CCP, or Engine Boss are preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Class D Driver's license
• Firefighter I, II and Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• Successful completion of ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter Certification
• Ice Rescue Tech Certification
• Personal Water Craft Rescue Tech Certification
• Utah Paramedic or AEMT Certification
• Apparatus Driver Operator & Aerial Certification
• Fire Instructor I Certification
• Fire Officer I Certification
• Fire Inspector I or Company Officer Inspector Certification
• Leadership Development Module I Progress is preferred
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter Certification, Ice Rescue Technician, and PWC Rescue Technician preferred, If an applicant does not currently have one (or more) of these certifications, they must to obtained them within one (1) year of their hire date
• This recruitment will involve a Panel Interview, a Presentation by the applicant, a Tactical Command Evaluation, and an In-Basket evaluation
• This recruitment also involves a 360 degree feedback component which could including a Peer Survey

Additional Requirements:

• Must not have been convicted or plead "no contest" to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor while employed with the City or within the last three (3) years (whichever is greater)
• Must pass required physicals, drug screenings, and background checks
• Must be a non-smoker and refrained from use of any tobacco, vaping, or similar products(s) while employed with the City or for the past 12 months (whichever is greater)
• Must have a good driving record free from "at fault" accidents and convictions for violations of criminal traffic infractions to include adjudication withheld while employed with the City or within the last twelve (12) months (whichever is greater)
  • a good driving record will include no driver's license suspension while employed with the City or within the last five (5) years (whichever is greater)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to follow City and Fire Departmental policies and procedures
• Principles, practices and theories of personnel management, program management, adult learning, public relations and performance management
• Effectively and efficiently manage a fire crew or company
• Perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein
• Respond quickly to changing situations
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations
• Basic and advanced life support techniques, procedures, and practices
• Strategy and tactics for fire suppression and related activities
• Purposes, uses, and operation of apparatus, equipment, and tools used in firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials operations
• Basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics and mathematics related to firefighting occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Fire hazards and related prevention/abatement methods
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Safe driving principles and practices to operate a motor vehicle
• Local geography including city streets, major hazards, and water system
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local codes, regulations, and laws
• Efficiently utilize a tablet, cell phone, personal computer, and software programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, SSFD specialized software programs
• Work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours;
• work in all weather conditions;
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, medical professionals, appointed officials, co-workers, and the public
• Deal with the public in a professional, calm, and friendly manner both in person and on the phone in stressful situations
• Exposure to high-stress situations, including contact with the public in highly confrontational, emotionally charges, or uncomfortable circumstances
• Deal regularly with sensitive or confidential information and therefore exercise considerable skill in information handling and privacy of records

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands and work environment include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining a healthy physical fitness status and stature, is requisite of the position. Not being able to perform minimum performance measures annually, with remediation, if necessary, is a terminable offense.
  • Employee must maintain a fitness level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the department Minimum Company Physical Ability Test (MCPAT) and Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test (NWCG Pack Test)
• Work under extreme mental tension, pressures, stress, and fatigue during an average day due to exposure to difficult situations, contact with the public and deadlines
• Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints which may require alterations in the normal work schedule
  • Work performed in a 48-hour on-duty shift followed by 96 hours off-duty (48/96), includes a minimum overtime requirement
  • Unconventional working hours are required including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Travel to different sites and stations is required
  • Subject to emergency call back 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Work in intense life-threatening conditions
• Work in an emergency firefighting environment, both urban and wild land
• Work in medical emergency situations, including vehicle accidents, water rescues, ice rescues, mountain rescues and other types of medical and rescue emergencies
• The employee may be required to work in all outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, fire, smoke, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, bodily fluids (containing biological and chemical hazards and pathogens), swift water, static bodies of water, heat, cold, emergency driving, and near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration
• Work requires the employee to run, walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, swim, and perform heavy lifting while wearing heavy protective equipment
• Work also involves talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the station and moderately loud to extremely loud when in the field
• Work for sustained periods of time while maintaining efficiency, attention to detail, alertness, proficiency, and accuracy
• Sit at a desk or table to operate a computer and related equipment and to type, read, proofread, interpret, and apply information obtained therefrom
• Daily travel required in normal course of job performance

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range:

A typical firefighter working an estimated 2912 scheduled hours, which includes some scheduled/required overtime, will earn between $94,000/yr. - $132,000/yr. annually.

The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the minimum of the range and will not exceed the midpoint, the hiring wage offered to successful applicants will depend on experience and qualifications:

Minimum - $31.56hr.
Midpoint - $37.87/hr.
Maximum - $44.19/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Other benefits include 170 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, 132 hours of holidays annually, and a 48/96 work schedule.

Schedule:

48 on / 96 off rotating schedule (7 am to 7 am)

Closing Date:

March 16th

Disclaimer

SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guarantee that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTES:

• The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.