The Moraga-Orinda Fire District Invites applications for the position of FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC PARAMEDIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED To be considered for this position, you must successfully pass the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Entry-Level Firefighter Written Exam and be placed on the FCTC statewide list. Please visit www.fctconline.org to register for the exam and learn more about the exam process, requirements, and scheduled exam locations/dates. SALARY RANGE $7,278 - $8,837 per month Salary range includes pay differentials including FLSA, FRA, Holiday and Uniform incentives. BENEFITS The District offers a variety of health & welfare benefits including medical and dental insurance, flexible spending program, vacation, sick leave, employee assistance program and a 457 deferred compensation plan. The District is a member of the Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association. Firefighter-Paramedics are classified as Safety members and receive a 2.7% at age 57 (PEPRA) or 3% @ 50 (Legacy) retirement benefit.
THE DISTRICT The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District is a special, independent district that was formed in 1997, when over 80% of the voters affirmatively voted to form the District. The District has six divisions: Operations, Special Operations, Prevention, Support Services, Training and Administration. These divisions provide a full-range of services, including emergency, non-emergency, service, fire prevention, emergency preparedness and public education. There are 80 employees, which includes the Board of Directors, Administration, Suppression, Support Staff, District Fire Aides, and Communications Volunteers. Full-time suppression personnel are assigned to eight companies, which includes four fire engines, one truck, two medic units, and one command unit. There are five fire stations within the District. The District protects Battalion-4 in West Contra Costa County, encompassing over 42 square miles. The District covers a broad geographic and population base consisting primarily of urban/suburban/semi-rural and rural service areas. Within the District, there are a wide variety of target hazards including portions of the Berkeley-Oakland Hills, several East Bay Regional Parks, three reservoirs, BART, the Caldecott Tunnel, Saint Mary s College, the City of Orinda, Town of Moraga and unincorporated areas of the County. DESCRIPTION OF FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC Firefighter-Paramedics are assigned to the suppression division and perform a wide variety of all-risk tasks including emergency and non-emergency functions. Typical duties include fire suppression; ALS emergency medical services; technical, trench and water rescue; hazardous materials mitigation; fire prevention; public service; and public education. Firefighter-Paramedics are typically assigned to an engine, truck or medic company. The probationary period for Firefighter-Paramedics is 18 months from the date of fulltime employment. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully obtain and maintain accreditation as a Contra Costa County Paramedic. Candidates must also obtain a California Driver s License with a firefighter endorsement and successfully meet all requirements of the Training Division during the probationary period. Candidates must obtain a current CPAT Card prior to the start of the Firefighter-Paramedic Skills Evaluation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Each applicant must meet the following required qualifications in order to be considered: Age Education License Paramedic License Paramedic Experience APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. High school diploma or GED Must possess a current, valid Driver s License and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of application. Must obtain a California Driver s License within 60 days of hire. Must have a valid California EMT-Paramedic License with a current ACLS and a Health Care Provider CPR certification at time of application. Candidates must obtain certifications required by Contra Costa County including PHTLS/ITLS/ATT, PALS/PEPP as a condition of employment. Must have at least one consecutive year full-time, paid experience as a Paramedic in a primary 911 transporting agency at the time of application. The Moraga-Orinda Fire District will receive a list of candidates from the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center. Candidates will be sent an email inviting them to complete an application. A completed 2015 Moraga-Orinda Fire District Employment Application along with copies of all required documents will be accepted through March 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the required documents are as follows: Completed 2015 Employment Application Current Resume High School Diploma or GED California EMT-Paramedic License (front & back) Current ACLS certification Current Health Care Provider CPR certification The 2015 Employment Application and required documents may be submitted via email, fax, mail or delivered to the Administration Office. Email to hr@mofd.org, fax to (925) 376-1699. Mail to: Moraga-Orinda Fire District Attention: Human Resources 1280 Moraga Way Moraga, CA 94556 If you are delivering the 2015 Employment Application and required documents, office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Administration Office is located at 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556.
TESTING PROCESS Based on the ranking of the FCTC statewide list, a selected number of candidates who meet the required qualifications will be invited to an oral interview to establish an eligibility list. Candidate ranking will be based 100% on the oral interview. Following the interview, selected candidates will then be invited to participate in a Firefighter-Paramedic Skills Evaluation (FFPSE). Candidates who successfully complete the FFPSE may be invited to a Chief s Interview. The Fire Chief may then offer selected candidates an opportunity to be evaluated in the field by a District Paramedic Evaluator on a District ambulance. These candidates will be evaluated on a pass-fail basis. During this time, candidates will be paid, temporary (non-benefited) employees of the District. Candidates will not be expected to sever their current employment and the District will reasonably accommodate scheduling conflicts. Candidates who successfully complete the Paramedic Field Evaluations will then be placed on an Employment List. The Fire Chief will make a selection from those on the Employment List when filling positions. Tentative Testing Schedule: Oral Interviews o April 8-10, 2015 Firefighter-Paramedic Skills Evaluation o April 13-14, 2015 Chief s Interviews o April 17, 2015 Paramedic Field Evaluations o May 18-31, 2015
DISCLAIMER The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to demonstration of any job-related knowledge, skills, abilities or qualification. The District may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate. Employment background, academic degrees, licenses, certificates, and other credentials are subject to confirmation as part of the employment process. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, successfully complete a psychiatric examination and thorough medical examination to include drug and alcohol screening. Continued employment as a Firefighter-Paramedic with the District is contingent on the ability to maintain Contra Costa County Paramedic Accreditation and a current, valid, California Driver s License with a satisfactory driving record. Moraga-Orinda Fire District 1280 Moraga Way Moraga, CA 94556 www.mofd.org 925-258-4599 The Moraga-Orinda Fire District Is an Equal Opportunity Employer