Fire Captain - Paramedic Job at Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, Santa Clara County, CA

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  • Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
  • Santa Clara County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, contact Assistant Chief Bo Lee at (408) 472-1602 or [email protected].

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, Cal/OSHA requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT – P) card.

Must be able to obtain accreditation from Local Emergency Medical Services Authority (LEMSA) for assigned work location.

Benefits

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6199 - $8033 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2756 - $3660 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)

$102,416 – $135,984 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Bargaining Unit 08 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Reassignment Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Reassignments may require a two-year commitment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other -

    Copy of the front and back of valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

  • Other -

    Copy of the front and back of valid California Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT – P) card.

  • Other -

    Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).  This form may be found at: 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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