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City of Johnston, IA

Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic

City of Johnston, IA, Johnston, Iowa, United States, 50131


Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Johnston, IA

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

FD_25_FFE/PM

Department:

Fire

Opening Date:

12/20/2024

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District is currently accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic ( FF/PM preferred ).

Applicants must possess a valid Iowa driver's license. Minimum requirements are certification as an Iowa or National Firefighter I ( Firefighter II preferred ), Hazardous Materials Operations and Iowa Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification or Paramedic certification. Copies of all required certifications need to be submitted with your application.

Must be at least 18 years old, but less than 65 years old, to apply.

Firefighter/EMT and Paramedic Wages for July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025

Step 1 Firefighter/EMT: $59,147 Step 1 Firefighter/Paramedic: $66,880

Step 2 Firefighter/EMT: $61,513 Step 2 Firefighter/Paramedic: $69,556

Step 3 Firefighter/EMT: $63,974 Step 3 Firefighter/Paramedic: $72,338 To be considered for Step 2 or 3 (Lateral Entry), applicants must provide proof of full-time experience in an agency comparable to the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District for two/three years.

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District operates out of 3 stations with 3-5 personnel each on a 48/96-hour tour and responds to over 4200 runs per year.

Individuals interested in applying for a position must submit an employment application with copies of current certifications. This position will be open until filled, and applications will be reviewed as received.

Successful completion of post-offer criminal background screening, drug test, and physical required for all positions.

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Supplemental Information: Applicants are expected to possess a current (within 1 year of date of application) physical agility evaluation (PAE) and a written exam conducted by the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium. More information on the CIFETC written test and PAE can be Successful candidates will participate in an interview which will be conducted with Chief Officers and mid-level supervision to move forward in the process. Dates and times for interviews are TBD and will be held at 6373 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, 50131. Successful completion of post-offer criminal background screening, drug test, and physical required for all positions. EOE Job inquiries can be requested to Deputy Chief Brynne Burrough:

The City of Johnston is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Detailed information, including coverage and contribution amounts, is available on the City's Employee Benefit Console at The class code log on is CityofJohnston (all one word and case specific).

Employee Benefit Offerings MEDICAL The City offers two medical plan options for employees to choose from: Option 1: Traditional Wellmark PPO Plan Premium Contributions vary by employee group

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see EBC for additional information $500 single/$1000 family deductible $1500 single/$3000 family Out of Pocket Maximum $25 Primary Care Office Visit Copay $35 Specialist Office Visit Copay $200 Emergency Room Copay (followed by deductible and coinsurance) Prescription Drug Copays Tier 1 - $10 Tier 2 - $35 Tier 3 - $50 Biosimilars - $75 Specialty - $100

Option 2: High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

The City also makes a monthly contribution to eligible employees participating in a Health Savings Account with the city's banking partner.

Employee Only - $100 Employee + Spouse - $130 Employee + Children - $130 Family - $175

$2500 Single / $5000 Family deductible $2500 Single / $5000 Family Out of Pocket maximum

DENTAL Delta Dental of Iowa PPO - Checkups Plus Annual Deductible - $15 employee only, $45 family Preventive Care - 100%, deductible waived Basic Coverage - 90/10 after deductible Major Coverage - 50/50 after deductible Annual Maximum - $1500

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Including Tax Choice City pays 100% of the monthly premium for these coverages. Tax Choice - choose annually to pay tax on the premium to receive tax free benefit payment.

Life and AD&D Insurance City pays 100% of the monthly premium 1x salary coverage Voluntary coverage is available with maximum of 5x salary or $300,000 in $10,000 increments. Guarantee issue of $100,000

Spousal coverage is also available in $5000 increments to a $100,000 max (not to exceed employee's coverage) Guarantee issue of $10,000

Child(ren) coverage is available in $2500 increments to a max of $10,000

IPERS/457 Deferred Compensation Plan Voya RIC

Vision Voluntary coverage - Delta Vision EyeMed

EAP Employer paid through Employee & Family Resources Employee Assistance Program. Offers online, in-person, or telephone consultations with experienced counselors on a variety of topics.

Symetra Accident & Critical Ilness Voluntary coverage