South Jordan City
Job
Announcement
Position: Firefighter
Paramedic CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department: Fire Debbie Lyman, Human Resources Technician
Supervisor: Andy Butler/Chris
Evans 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan,
Salary: Non-Exempt, Grade 16,
$44,200 - $53,482 DOQ Utah 84095 e-mail: dlyman@sjc.utah.gov
Closing
Date: Monday, November 16, 2009
at 12:00p.m. (noon) Website: www.sjc.utah.gov
Phone: (801) 254-3742
Special Requirements:
Must be a Utah
Licensed Paramedic, have FF I & II Certifications. A $15 non-refundable application
fee is required by the written test date.
GENERAL
PURPOSE
Under general
supervision, the Firefighter Paramedic responds to emergency calls and planned
events to protect life, property and the environment; performs specialized
technical duties related to fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials response
and administration of basic, intermediate and advanced life support to the sick
and injured; participates in fire prevention, community education, community
wellness, training and equipment maintenance and facility maintenance
activities.
SUPERVISOR
Fire
Captain
POSITION(S)
SUPERVISED
None
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate an understanding of the mission and core
values of South Jordan City
in work and professional endeavors.
Accomplish performance goals established with the
employee’s manager.
Maintain a regular and
dependable level of attendance as agreed upon with supervisor.
Respond to
and assist at a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to
fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies,
floods, natural and manmade disasters, elderly assists, police assists and
motorist assists.
Identify and
implement appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect
exposures, perform fire control and extinguishment, forcible entry,
ventilation, salvage, and overhaul activities; raise and climb ladders;
connect, extend and operate hose lines and perform other related duties as
needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, haz-mat, and
rescue related incidents.
Respond to
emergency medical incidents; triage patients and determine appropriate medical
care, provide basic, intermediate, and advanced life support to the sick and
injured. Operate a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as
required to perform assigned duties.
Conduct life
safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies and
governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety
regulations, ordinances and standards; inspect and test fire protection
systems; inform occupant of findings; make recommendations regarding correction
of hazards; develop quick access plans for commercial occupancies; inspect and
perform flow tests of fire hydrants.
Provide
community education and wellness services including immunizations, station
tours and fire prevention, emergency medical, fire safety and disaster
preparedness training.
Conduct daily
inspections of condition and readiness of division apparatus and equipment;
clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain the fire station and
grounds; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; and participate in
periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and
equipment.
Perform a
variety of administrative duties including preparing reports and forms,
conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations. Participate
in City and department training.
Health & Fitness: Must satisfy the medical requirements of National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582 and at all times maintain a fitness
level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the department physical
ability test.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from High
School or G.E.D
2. Special Requirements:
Valid Utah Class D Drivers
License
Utah Paramedic
Firefighter II
and Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
Fire Instructor
I and Fire Inspector I Certification preferred
