SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT -PARAMEDIC
Great Pay & Benefits
$27.81 Per Hour
Employee paid health & life insurance, Paid Time Off including Sick & Holiday
Retirement Plan Options
Apply Now - Deadline: March 29, 2024
Agency: The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is a professional fire/rescue agency located in Walton County Florida. SWFD maintains 5 fire stations, a communications center and provides beach safety services for the South Walton Beaches. SWFD is responsible for Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services Transport, Lifeguards, Hazard Mitigation, Public Fire/Life Safety Education and Prevention as well as 911 Communication Services for an area of 84 square miles. South Walton is an area that runs from the Okaloosa/Walton County line on the west, to the Walton/Bay County line on the east and from Choctawhatchee Bay (Intracoastal Waterway) north, to the Gulf of Mexico on the south. Included in this area are 26 miles of beaches and 26 miles of inland waterways. The population of South Walton ranges from 40,000 to over 150,000 during the tourist season.
Job Description: The South Walton Fire District is currently seeking applicants for the position of Paramedic. This is specialized work in the protection of life through emergency and non-emergency services to the citizens of South Walton. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Chief of EMS with considerable independence requiring discretion, sound judgement and initiative while being committed to organizational values and providing customer service and positive community relations.
This position is an at-will, nonexempt employee, who will normally work a 40-hour week.
Major Duties:
· Performs interfacility transfers from one healthcare facility to another while maintaining a high level of care and safety to the patients.
· Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National, State and District guidelines and protocols at a Paramedic level.
· Maintains physical conditioning and physical stamina required to perform emergency duties.
· Performs routine inspections of medical and safety equipment in order to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies superiors of deficiencies.
· Attends classroom and practical training sessions in order to continuously update knowledge and skills required for effective work performance.
· Communicates and interacts with co-workers and /or the public either collectively or on a person-to-person level to receive emergency instructions or relay emergency information.
· Participates in public relations activities such as school demonstrations, safety demonstrations, etc., to promote the image of the District as a public safety provider within the community.
· Performs clean-up and janitorial duties in fire stations to maintain a clean working and living environment.
· Operates District emergency vehicles as qualified and required.
· Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Required for the Position:
· Knowledge of District policies, guidelines, protocols, and related ordinances
· Knowledge of the Incident Management System (ICS)
· Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the District
· Knowledge of emergency medical care methods, techniques, and equipment
· Skilled in the use of tools, equipment, and apparatus to rescue or provide emergency medical care
· Skilled in operating a computer
· Skilled in effective and efficient oral and written communication
· Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public
· Ability to perform duties in a safe and effective manner under stressful situations and conditions
· Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Supervisory Controls:
Reports to the Division Chief of EMS
Physical Demands:
The following physical requirements provide guidelines for the standards that apply: Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects, such as in the event of transporting a patient in the performance of rescue operations. Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property.
· Must successfully pass the Fire District’s medical/physical, drug screen and background check requirements as a condition of employment.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed at the fire station, emergency scenes or medical facilities. Outside work may occasionally be performed in emergency conditions which may often involve extreme danger and exertion under stressful and hazardous conditions such as hazardous materials, cramped conditions, downed power lines, in and among moving vehicles in varying and inclement weather, among others.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodation considerations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
· Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Lead Paramedic in a high-volume service with focus on 911 and interfacility transports (2 years’ experience preferred)
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Must possess a State of Florida Paramedic Certification (Fire Standards not required)
· Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
· 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate (EVOC) required
· Current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR Certification
· Current American Heart Association ACLS Provider Certification
· Current American Heart Association PALS Provider Certification (preferred) mandatory within six months of hire
· Current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Certification (preferred) mandatory with 12 months of hire
· National Incident Management System Certification IS-100 and IS-200
· Must be a non-smoking/non-tobacco using person, both on and off the job, at the time of employment and maintain same non-smoking and non-use throughout the term of employment.
How to Apply: Applications/Resumes may be submitted by mail, fax or email to the following no later than Friday, March 29, 2024.
South Walton Fire District
911 N. County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-1298 (Office)
850-267-3294 (fax)
www.swfd.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Paramedic License (Required)
Work Location: In person