Coronado City Hall, CA
Firefighter/Paramedic
Coronado City Hall, CA, Coronado, California, United States, 92118
The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for
Firefighter/Paramedic
"To maintain a highly trained, professional organization providing excellent service to our community, region, state, and each other through Duty, Honor, Respect, and Family."
- Fire Department Mission Statement
The City of Coronado is seeking highly motivated and community-oriented individuals who desire a career in the fire service serving the City of Coronado and will uphold the department's mission statement. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur within the immediate future.
Firefighter/Paramedics are responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in responding to fire and other emergency calls for the protection of life, property, and environment; to render medical aid and lifesaving assistance; to participate in fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and training activities; to maintain and operate a variety of firefighting, emergency medical, and fire station equipment; and to perform a variety of related duties in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE
Position Requirements:
* Equivalent to a high school diploma. One (1) year of part-time or volunteer department experience or six (6) months of full-time employment with a municipal fire department is highly desirable.
This position requires the following training certificates and licenses:
* A valid Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license with the State of California by the time of offer.* A current EMT-P accreditation with the County of San Diego EMS is to be obtained by time of appointment.* A valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record
The City of Coronado is using the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) statewide eligibility list as part of the qualification requirements. Candidates who wish to be considered must meet the minimum qualifications of the position in addition to the following requirements related to the FCTC process:
* Applicants must be on the FCTC statewide eligibility list as of the closing date of this posting on November 30, 2024.* A minimum score of 70% on the FCTC written exam within last year is required to be considered. Your written test date must be between November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2024.* Applicants must have passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within a five (5) month testing period, between June 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024.
To view and schedule your written and CPAT Tests through the FCTC website, CLICK HERE
Examination & Selection Process
Application Review Extended:
A completed City of Coronado employment application, resume, and certifications must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on November 30, 2024.
Applications will be evaluated based on relevant education, training, and experience. The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) will provide support to ensure that applicants are active on their statewide eligibility list and have completed the Written test between November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2024, and completed, or will complete, the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the testing period (June 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024).
Examination Process:
Highly rated applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process designed to evaluate the applicant's skills, knowledge, and abilities related to the position. Examination components will include a Patient Assessment and Paramedic Skills Testing (Pass/Fail). Candidates who successfully pass the skills test will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (Pass/Fail).
Department Interviews:
The top candidates will be invited to a final interview with the City of Coronado Fire Chief.
Candidate Selection:
The selected candidate will be issued a conditional offer, subject to the successful completion of a thorough Safety background check conducted by a licensed background investigator, a psychological evaluation, a drug screen, and a medical evaluation.
Additional Information:
All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be considered as passing the exam process and be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six (6) months. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request accommodation from the City, five (5) working days before the requested accommodation.
Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Firefighter/Paramedic
"To maintain a highly trained, professional organization providing excellent service to our community, region, state, and each other through Duty, Honor, Respect, and Family."
- Fire Department Mission Statement
The City of Coronado is seeking highly motivated and community-oriented individuals who desire a career in the fire service serving the City of Coronado and will uphold the department's mission statement. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur within the immediate future.
Firefighter/Paramedics are responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in responding to fire and other emergency calls for the protection of life, property, and environment; to render medical aid and lifesaving assistance; to participate in fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and training activities; to maintain and operate a variety of firefighting, emergency medical, and fire station equipment; and to perform a variety of related duties in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE
Position Requirements:
* Equivalent to a high school diploma. One (1) year of part-time or volunteer department experience or six (6) months of full-time employment with a municipal fire department is highly desirable.
This position requires the following training certificates and licenses:
* A valid Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license with the State of California by the time of offer.* A current EMT-P accreditation with the County of San Diego EMS is to be obtained by time of appointment.* A valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record
The City of Coronado is using the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) statewide eligibility list as part of the qualification requirements. Candidates who wish to be considered must meet the minimum qualifications of the position in addition to the following requirements related to the FCTC process:
* Applicants must be on the FCTC statewide eligibility list as of the closing date of this posting on November 30, 2024.* A minimum score of 70% on the FCTC written exam within last year is required to be considered. Your written test date must be between November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2024.* Applicants must have passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within a five (5) month testing period, between June 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024.
To view and schedule your written and CPAT Tests through the FCTC website, CLICK HERE
Examination & Selection Process
Application Review Extended:
A completed City of Coronado employment application, resume, and certifications must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on November 30, 2024.
Applications will be evaluated based on relevant education, training, and experience. The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) will provide support to ensure that applicants are active on their statewide eligibility list and have completed the Written test between November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2024, and completed, or will complete, the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the testing period (June 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024).
Examination Process:
Highly rated applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process designed to evaluate the applicant's skills, knowledge, and abilities related to the position. Examination components will include a Patient Assessment and Paramedic Skills Testing (Pass/Fail). Candidates who successfully pass the skills test will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (Pass/Fail).
Department Interviews:
The top candidates will be invited to a final interview with the City of Coronado Fire Chief.
Candidate Selection:
The selected candidate will be issued a conditional offer, subject to the successful completion of a thorough Safety background check conducted by a licensed background investigator, a psychological evaluation, a drug screen, and a medical evaluation.
Additional Information:
All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be considered as passing the exam process and be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six (6) months. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request accommodation from the City, five (5) working days before the requested accommodation.
Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).