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Paramedic

Salary

$59,621.00 - $90,398.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12524R

Department

Fire Rescue Services

Opening Date

12/11/2024

Closing Date

1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk Fire-Rescue: https://www.norfolk.gov/6016/Fire-Rescue

Each year Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) responds to approximately 50,000 EMS emergencies to provide both basic and advanced life support services and transport. To meet this demand, NFR operates 14 medic units daily that are staffed by an EMT-Advanced and either an EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic Attendant-in-Charge.

Are you able to remain calm under pressure, have quick decision-making skills, and communicate effectively? NFR is seeking applications for Full-time Paramedics.

Starting salary may be negotiable based upon prior relevant work experience. Paramedics will be sworn employees on a 40-hour schedule working 24 hours on and 72 hours off. Schedule will include built in overtime and opportunities for additional voluntary overtime.

For any questions, please email NFR Recruiting (FIRE-RECRUITERS@norfolk.gov) .

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Responds to medical emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support procedures in accordance with Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Council protocols. Supervises medical care as the Attendant-in-Charge (AIC) and provides transportation of injured or ill patients to medical facilities.

• Prepares patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance device, lifting and carrying patients as required.

• Responds to fire, hazardous material, technical rescue, and other emergency scenes to supervise and provide medical and rehab services.

• Drives emergency vehicles including ambulances, sedans, and utility/support vehicles.

• Participates in emergency medical, fire, hazardous materials, technical rescue, terrorism, incident management, human relations, customer service, and other training as required. Participates in physical fitness/wellness training.

• Inspects, cleans, and performs preventive maintenance of emergency vehicles and associated systems and portable equipment, and fire stations and grounds.

• Inventories supplies and equipment on an ambulance, inspects the condition and quality, and restocks supplies following each run or as required.

• Performs other duties as directed, including but not limited to public education, precepting of EMS students, community healthcare activities.

• Completes patient care, fire, pre-incident, inspection, and activity reports.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Knowledge of practices to include safety and infection control procedures pertaining to the use and operation of equipment, tools, and protective gear.

• Knowledge of incident command procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and basic maintenance needs including medical apparatus.

• General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Prior EMS experience at the Paramedic level within a 911 response system is preferred.

  Required Certifications:

• Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Paramedic at time of hire. (National Registry Paramedics will be considered; however, Virginia reciprocity is the responsibility of the applicant to be hired.)

• Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) released Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider*

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)*

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PEPP)*

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)*

• Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification*

• Hazmat Materials Awareness Course*

• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800*

  *If not current, Paramedics will be provided training and must successfully obtain certification within 60 days of hire date to continue employment.

Additional Information & Requirements

To view all department specific Automatic Disqualifiers, CLICK HERE

Tobacco Use:

Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.

Signing Bonus:

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of continuous employment in good standing, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications. Please be specific and honest in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to move forward with the recruitment process by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers and certify to the best of my knowledge that none of the conditions apply to me. I also certify that I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Paramedic

• I have read and understand the above statement. I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Paramedic.

  03

  The City of Norfolk hires United States (U.S.) citizens, lawful permanent residents and those that are authorized to work in the U.S. Please select one of the following:

• I am a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

• I am not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, but I am authorized to work in the U.S. I understand that I will be required to present documentation proving my identity and that I am authorized to work in the U.S.

• I am not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident and I am not authorized to work in the U.S.

  04

  Do you possess a current and valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  05

  What is your highest completed level of education?

• High school diploma or GED

• Some college, training or certifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  06

  Are you currently certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Paramedic?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you currently certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician as a Paramedic? (National Registry Paramedics will be considered; however, Virginia reciprocity is the responsibility of the applicant to be hired).

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you a Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) released Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you possess a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PEPP) certificate?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Do you possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Do you possess an Emergency Vehicle Operation certificate?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you possess a Hazmat Materials Awareness certificate?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Do you possess an ICS 100 certificate?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Do you possess an ICS 200 certificate?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Do you possess an ICS 700 certificate?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Do you possess an ICS 800 certificate?

• Yes

• No

  18

  Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past 3 years?

• Yes

• No

  19

  Have you been convicted of a hit and run within the past 3 years?

• Yes

• No

  20

  Have you used a Schedule I of the Code of Virginia controlled substance within the past 5 years? This includes, but is not limited to, Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc., excludes the usage of Marijuana.

• Yes

• No

  21

  Have you used a Schedule II of the Code of Virginia controlled substance within the past 5 years? This includes, but is not limited to, Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.

• Yes

• No

  22

  Have you ever used a Schedule III-VI of the Code of Virginia controlled substance, or any noxious chemical inhalants within the past 6 months? This includes, but is not limited to, illegal steroids, huffing, etc.

• Yes

• No

  23

  Have you at any time participated in any illegal act arising from the manufacture and/or distribution of any illegal drug?

• Yes

• No

  24

  If you answered yes to any of the drug questions, please list the type of drug, month/year you first used the drug, month/year you last used the drug and the total approximate number of times you used the drug. If not applicable, indicate N/A. If you do not provide the specific information, this may result in removal from the process.

  25

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk Employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk Employee

  26

  How did you become aware Norfolk Fire-Rescue was hiring? (Please check all that apply)

• Career Fair/Job Event

• Military Resources: Career Development Center

• Military Resources: TAP

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

• YouTube

• Print Ad: Poster/Sign

• Printer Ad: Banner

• Tidewater Community

• Old Dominion University

• Norfolk State University

• Google search

• Norfolk.gov

• Government.Jobs

• Indeed

• Text to apply

• Family Member/Friend

• Norfolk Fire-Rescue employee

• Fire-Firefighters@norfolk.gov

• Other

  27

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  28

  This position is required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that you will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty, if you are conditionally selected for hire.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  29

  As a Fire-Rescue employee in a sworn position, if you are scheduled to work, you will be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  30

  This position requires the ability to work a varied work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  31

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Please indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  32

  A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony

• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

  33

  If you answered that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

  34

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  35

  What type of discharge did you receive from the military? If not applicable, please select N/A.

• I am currently still serving

• Honorable Discharge

• General Discharge under Honorable Conditions

• Other than Honorable Discharge

• Bad Conduct Discharge

• Dishonorable Discharge

• Other type of Discharge

• N/A

  36

  Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?

• Yes

• No

  37

  If you are currently serving in the United States Reserves, please select if you are in a ready or standby status. If you are not currently serving in the Reserves, please select N/A.

• Ready status

• Standby status

• N/A

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