Captain/Paramedic-2

SALARY:

$27.66 - $47.21

NATURE OF WORK

Grade:

BOCC-FR-12

Job Class:

11501 - (FRS Class Code), 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 1 - • Normal duties would include preparation for, response to, and recovery from a disaster • Not excused from work during a disaster • Most likely called in to work prior to onset, will report when summoned or no less than 18 hours before onset of TS force winds • Provided with food, water, shelter VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PLAN (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code:

7705 - Ambulance Service Companies and Emergency Medical Service Providers & Drivers (United States of America)

EEO Classification:

2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE:

Employee

NATURE OF JOB:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises subordinate personnel.
• Performs basic or advanced life support functions commensurate with level of training concerning prehospital treatment and transport.
• Provides basic life support functions such as patient assessment, vital signs, effective CPR, and other operations to treat sick or injured patients at the basic life support level.
• Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies and forwards information to the proper authorities.
• Performs basic firefighting operations such as hose connecting, rescue service, and other operations to combat fires.
• Performs general fire and EMS station household duties including hose, apparatus ambulance and equipment cleaning, drying, and minor maintenance and repair work.
• Participates in practice drills in classroom and field training programs to maintain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the National Fire Protection Association standards as outlined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 1001, NFPA 1002, and Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021.
• Studies hydrant, fire alarm, street and business district maps, and formulates pre-emergency plans, including tactical surveys of buildings.
• Assists in identifying Fire Rescue Division capital improvement needs.
• Assumes full command of an emergency incidents and directs fire scene operations, as needed.
• Participates in public education programs.
• Assists in training programs for volunteer and career firefighters.
• Abides by all departmental and division rules and regulations.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates’ degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field; AND
• Five (5) years’ experience at the rank of Fire Lieutenant/EMT or Fire Lieutenant/MEDIC within the Bay County Department of Emergency Services/Fire Services Division.
• Successful completion of Introduction to Public Speaking (SPC 1608), Fire Prevention Practices (FFP 1505), Microcomputer Applications (CGS 1570), English II (ENC 1102) or Technical Writing (ENC 2210), Fire Service Course design (FFP 2741, Construction Documents and Plans (FFP 2521), Codes and Standards (FFP 1510), and Psychology (PSY 2012) or Sociology (SYG 2000).
• Supplemental classes and certifications in advanced firefighting procedures desired.
• Must meet and maintain the requirements for career Firefighter II and Paramedic (PMD) as defined in Florida Statutes and the requirements of NFPA 1582 “Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. “
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for qualifications where consistent with the Bay County Fire Rescue Professional Development program.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Possess the following certifications as a condition of employment:
• Successful complete and maintain the Florida State Fire College Fire Officer I Certification Program.
• Successful complete and maintain the Florida Instructor I certification.
• Successful complete and maintain the Florida Fire Officer II certification.
• Successful complete and maintain the Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of Bay County, the Department of Emergency Services, and the Fire Rescue Division.
• Knowledge relating to the latest firefighting and EMS apparatus, equipment, tactics, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of streets, hydrants and water flow capabilities within assigned jurisdictional area.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to read map books and make sound judgments under extreme pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with other employees and the public.
• Ability to react quickly and make critical life safety and property preservation related decisions under extreme pressure and in the absence of direction from superior Officer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust. The employee may be required to perform in high humidity and in elevated temperatures as well as limited access, enclosed spaces. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with County staff, other organizations and the public.

Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations and/or clearances.

Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves. Lifts people and equipment of 100+ pounds; extensive, or considerable standing/walking; Lifts positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.

WORK LOCATION:

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

Employer:

BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners

Address:

Human Resources Department

840 W. 11th Street

Panama City, Florida, 32401

Phone:

850-248-8201

Website

Bay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.

*Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.