Onslow County, NC
Fire Medic
Onslow County, NC, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, 28540
Salary :
$54,855.01 - $71,311.55 Annually
Location :
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
July 2024 434500100
Department:
Emergency Responder Services
Opening Date:
07/09/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Description
Performs intermediate protective service work providing firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire and Rescue Division Head.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities
Respond to emergency calls and provide emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians. Respond to incidents and disasters as a firefighter: perform necessary work related to fire suppression and rescue services. Determine the extent of illness or injury and establish priorities for required care. Inspects advanced life support and telemetry equipment daily and ensures proper maintenance and operating conditions and inventories supplies. Maintains and operates emergency vehicles and equipment to include daily truck check-off, reporting of vehicle and equipment deficiencies, cleaning of vehicle and equipment, minor equipment. Enters incident reports into a database; files reports and records; maintain training data. Perform routine station duties to include cleaning and limited maintenance. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member. Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of firefighting methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of county geography and locations of roads and streets; considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in extrication of patients and accident victims; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, techniques, and equipment required for emergency medical treatment thorough knowledge of advanced life support methods, procedures, and equipment; thorough knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established fire command and emergency procedures and techniques, ability to evaluate and differentially diagnose patient's conditions; ability to communicate clearly with professional medical personnel; ability to perform general emergency medical treatment and specialized cardiac treatment; ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered; ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations; ability to drive safely in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicle laws; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public; ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients; ability to accurately record services provided on required forms; ability to work with co- workers, law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue squads, medical personnel, patients and the general public; ability to maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities; ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact; ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in firefighting, rescue services, and emergency medical services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession and maintenance of current certificates issued by the State of North Carolina for:
Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) Firefighter II Vehicle Machine Rescue (VMR) Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD) Class B Driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 Must obtain the Technical Rescue (TR) certification within 12 months from hire date.
Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Do you possess a Class B Driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina?
Yes No
02
Do you have current certificates issued by the State of North Carolina for Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)?
Yes No
03
How much experience do you have performing emergency medical services paramedic work?
No experience Less than 6 months of experience 6 months to 2 years of experience 2 years to 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience
04
How much experience do you have performing firefighting, rescue, and vehicle extrication?
None Less than 6 months 6 months to 2 years 2 to 5 years More than 5 years
05
Please select the certifications you currently have:
Firefighter II Vehicle Machine Rescue Emergency Vehicle Driver NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 200 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 700 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 800 Technical Rescue North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
06
Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Yes No
07
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes No
Required Question
$54,855.01 - $71,311.55 Annually
Location :
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
July 2024 434500100
Department:
Emergency Responder Services
Opening Date:
07/09/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Description
Performs intermediate protective service work providing firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire and Rescue Division Head.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities
Respond to emergency calls and provide emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians. Respond to incidents and disasters as a firefighter: perform necessary work related to fire suppression and rescue services. Determine the extent of illness or injury and establish priorities for required care. Inspects advanced life support and telemetry equipment daily and ensures proper maintenance and operating conditions and inventories supplies. Maintains and operates emergency vehicles and equipment to include daily truck check-off, reporting of vehicle and equipment deficiencies, cleaning of vehicle and equipment, minor equipment. Enters incident reports into a database; files reports and records; maintain training data. Perform routine station duties to include cleaning and limited maintenance. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member. Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of firefighting methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of county geography and locations of roads and streets; considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in extrication of patients and accident victims; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, techniques, and equipment required for emergency medical treatment thorough knowledge of advanced life support methods, procedures, and equipment; thorough knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established fire command and emergency procedures and techniques, ability to evaluate and differentially diagnose patient's conditions; ability to communicate clearly with professional medical personnel; ability to perform general emergency medical treatment and specialized cardiac treatment; ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered; ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations; ability to drive safely in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicle laws; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public; ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients; ability to accurately record services provided on required forms; ability to work with co- workers, law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue squads, medical personnel, patients and the general public; ability to maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities; ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact; ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in firefighting, rescue services, and emergency medical services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession and maintenance of current certificates issued by the State of North Carolina for:
Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) Firefighter II Vehicle Machine Rescue (VMR) Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD) Class B Driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800 Must obtain the Technical Rescue (TR) certification within 12 months from hire date.
Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Do you possess a Class B Driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina?
Yes No
02
Do you have current certificates issued by the State of North Carolina for Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)?
Yes No
03
How much experience do you have performing emergency medical services paramedic work?
No experience Less than 6 months of experience 6 months to 2 years of experience 2 years to 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience
04
How much experience do you have performing firefighting, rescue, and vehicle extrication?
None Less than 6 months 6 months to 2 years 2 to 5 years More than 5 years
05
Please select the certifications you currently have:
Firefighter II Vehicle Machine Rescue Emergency Vehicle Driver NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 200 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 700 NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 800 Technical Rescue North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
06
Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Yes No
07
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes No
Required Question