TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 LATERAL FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC RECRUITMENT The District is seeking highly energetic and motivated candidates for the lateral position of Firefighter- Paramedic. Under supervision, the Firefighter-Paramedic is expected to function as a member of a company; assigned to prevent, control, and extinguish fires; perform basic and advanced life support medical care; perform rescue operations and maintenance duties. Incumbents are expected to exercise initiative and some independent decision-making in assigned work details and carry out all instructions, directives and lawful orders, and participate in District training activities. TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SALARY: $6,686-$7,744 PER MONTH - DOQ BENEFITS: Subject to eligibility requirements • 18-Month Probation • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 48/96 Shift schedule • PERS 2.7% @57 PEPRA • 12% paramedic pro pay PERS 3% @55 CLASSIC • Holiday pay • Excellent medical/dental benefits • Education incentive pay • Paid vacation and sick leave • Uniform allowance SELECTION PROCESS Applicants shall submit a letter of intent, resume and application. Applications will be reviewed, in part, according to the criteria contained in this brochure. The first 200 qualified applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM. The application period will end when 200 applications are received, or on November 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM, whichever comes first. The selection process may include: application screening, oral and written examination, background investigation, medical and physical evaluations. • Week of December 4 - 8, 2017: o Applicants that most meet the District’s needs will be invited to participate in the examination process • Week of December 11 - 15, 2017: o Top scoring candidates from the examination will be invited to a Fire Chief’s interview • Start date To Be Determined o Selected candidate(s) will advance to a background investigation o Successful candidate(s) will be offered a position subject to a physical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: ▪ 18 years of age ▪ High School Diploma (or equivalent) or higher ▪ Must possess a valid CA driver license at time of application ▪ Must possess a valid CA EMT-Paramedic card at time of application ▪ Must possess a valid CPAT card at time of application (dated within last 6 Tiburon Fire Protection District months) ▪ Minimum 3 years full-time employment The District: as a Firefighter/Paramedic The Tiburon Fire Protection District was formed ▪ CFSTES Firefighter I in 1941 and is a combination department with ▪ No tattoo or brand may be visible while 24 career and 12 volunteer firefighters under wearing the Class B uniform (TFPD the direction of Chief Richard Pearce. The Policy) District has three shifts with a Battalion Chief, Captain, Engineer, 3 Firefighters and 2 Desirable Qualifications: Firefighter-Trainees per shift working a 48/96 schedule; approximately 33% of the members ▪ College Fire Science studies are licensed paramedics. ▪ NWCG Firefighter Type 2 The District provides emergency response, fire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: prevention and public education to a 6 square mile area. Annually, the District responds to ▪ Ability to obtain and maintain Marin approximately 1600 emergency incidents County Paramedic accreditation utilizing a modern fleet of emergency response ▪ Ability to learn firefighting tactics and apparatus including 4 Pierce engines, a Rescue EMS techniques Ambulance and a Moose fire boat from 2 ▪ Ability to learn the operation and stations. The District belongs to the Southern maintenance of equipment Marin Emergency Paramedic System, a JPA that ▪ Ability to act calmly and effectively in provides ALS treatment and transportation to emergency situations the residents of the Southern Marin area. ▪ Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions The Community: ▪ Ability to communicate effectively The Tiburon Fire Protection District is located in ▪ Ability to maintain harmonious southern Marin County. We are bordered by relationships with others in a group- the Richardson Bay, San Francisco Bay, and living environment Angel Island State Park. We serve the ▪ Ability to do strenuous physical activity communities of Tiburon, Belvedere, and parts for extended periods of time of unincorporated Marin County. Our citizens enjoy spectacular views of the Mount Tamalpais and Angel Island State Parks, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and the Richmond- San Rafael, Golden Gate, and Bay Bridges. 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org TIBURON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2017 How to Apply Applications are available on Tiburon Fire Protection District’s website: www.tiburonfire.org Applications will be accepted at District headquarters, 1679 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, beginning 9:00am November 1, 2017. For applications sent by USPS/FedEx/UPS to be considered, the application must be received prior to the application filing deadline on November 17, 2017 at 5:00pm and must be amongst the first 200 applications submitted. Please include documentation of the minimum qualifications as listed under “Qualifications”. A resume (1-2-page maximum) and/or letter of intent may be included. Do NOT include copies of certifications, classes or licenses other than what meets the stated minimum qualifications. Valid CPAT cards will have a date between May 1, 2017 and November 17, 2017. If your CPAT card is dated January 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017 (or prior to January 2017), you MUST submit proof of registration for renewal, and successfully renew, prior to date of hire. No exceptions. NO INQUIRIES OR APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO: NOVEMBER 1, 2017. Please do not call the station regarding application questions. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INQUIRIES TO: [email protected] After November 1, 2017, station visits are by appointment only. Call (415) 435-7200 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to schedule a visit. Selection procedure and timelines are subject to change. 1679 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 www.tiburonfire.org .