Jan 29 • City Fire
Firefighter (Lateral) & Firefighter/ Paramedic (Lateral) | Milipitas, California
Salary $112,349.12 - $151,710.26 Annually
Annual Salary Range:
$112,349.12 - $135,821.66 (Firefighter)
$125,420.62 - $151,710.26 (Firefighter/ Paramedic)
Opening Date
06/13/2023
Closing Date
7/4/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
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THE POSITIONThe Milpitas Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Firefighter (Lateral) and Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral). We are looking for dynamic individuals who want to be part of an organization that is innovative, progressive, and values its members through wellness, empathy, and continuous improvement.THE DEPARTMENT The Milpitas Fire Department is driven by the vision to provide outstanding service to the community through the core values of our mission statement. "The preservation of life, property, and the environment within the community is the reason for our existence".The Milpitas Fire Department is committed to providing comprehensive emergency response, fire protection, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, community education, risk reduction, and other related services in an efficient, effective, and caring manner to the Milpitas community. The Fire Department is organized into six functions as follows:
- Fire Administration
- Operations Division
- EMS and Training
- Office of Emergency Management
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Prevention Administration
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the Silicon Valley. With a diverse resident population of nearly 80,000 the City of Milpitas sees each of the approximate 441 full-time equivalent employees as committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas has been recognized as one of the top 10 Best Cities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workers, approximately 28% of the jobs are in the STEM category. According to the US Census, Milpitas was the 8th fastest-growing city in the United States, and the 2nd fastest growing in California. Milpitas also boasts the 3rd highest job growth among the 515 qualifying cities by Wallet Hub. Milpitas is home to an industrious and well-educated community with an average household income exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 65% and the housing market in Milpitas remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is at the heart of Silicon Valley and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and BART extension opening in 2020, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit-oriented development with over 2,100 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
An additional 350 acres are dedicated to regional and community retail centers supporting 3.5 million square feet of commercial shops. The Great Mall of the Bay Area is the largest enclosed mall in Northern California, with approximately 1.1 million square feet of leasable space for retail and entertainment operations. Several local shopping centers service regional needs including Asian-oriented retail and services. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth and senior programming and activities.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Incorporated in 1954, the City of Milpitas is a bustling general-law city supervised by a council-manager form of government. Milpitas is a full-service city that includes Police, Fire, and a water utility and sewer utility. The Council makes planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s $253.2 million budget. Issues currently challenging the City include development, quality of life, and traffic.
We encourage you to check us out at: https://www.milpitas.gov/
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are limited to, the following:
- Respond to and perform skilled tasks at the scene of emergency calls for assistance to include fire, medical assistance, basic life support capability, rescues, heavy rescues, extrications, hazard identification, hazardous materials incidents, public assistance and service.
- Provide patient/victim assessment quickly and thoroughly; initiate and apply appropriate medical treatment including rescue, first aid and advanced life support according to standard and accepted protocol and the latest technology available.
- Participate as a team member of firefighter company responding to alarms; connect and lay hose lines; enter burning areas of buildings with hose lines; assist in operating nozzles and directing a stream of water on fire; carry and operate a variety of firefighting equipment; raise, lower, and climb ladders; forcibly enter buildings when necessary.
- Participate in proficiency training and study to develop, maintain, and expand job skills; study Fire Department rules and regulations and attend drills, exercise, and staff conferences.
- Participate in community relations activities and public education class and demonstrations.
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Typical Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
- One (1) year of full-time continuous professional firefighting experience employed as Firefighter with a public agency or special district. Successful completion of the probationary period as a Firefighter.
Education:
- Equivalent to the successful completion of the twelfth grade. Some college-level fire science coursework is desirable.
License or Certificates:
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid appropriate State Driver's License and Firefighter Endorsement if appropriate.
- Possession of and ability to maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Firefighter (Lateral):
- Possession of and ability to maintain a current license as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic with the State of California or possession of National Registry-EMT Certification and ability to obtain and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-EMT with the State of California within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
- Ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Technician-EMT Accreditation from the County of Santa Clara within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
- California State Fire Marshal certifications in Technical Rescue Operations, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Wildland firefighting are highly desirable.
Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral):
- Possession of and ability to maintain a current license as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic with the State of California or possession of National Registry Paramedic Certification and ability to obtain and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic with the State of California within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
- Ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Accreditation from the County of Santa Clara within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
**PLEASE NOTE: Please list all the above licenses and/or certifications you possess in the body of your application under Licenses and Certification. Please include the license/registry number, effective date (if applicable), and expiration date. **
Supplemental Information
Screening and Selection ProcessCandidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass a subject matter expert review will be invited to an Oral Board Interview the week of July 17 - 21, 2023. Those that pass the Oral Board Interview will be invited to participate in an EMS competency assessment and Chief’s Interview the week of July 24 – 28, 2023.
Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. All candidates that pass the Oral Board Interview will participate in an EMS competency assessment.
To Apply Submit your application, supplemental questions, and copies of required certificates online at http://www.milpitas.gov.
The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Candidates will receive all communications by email regarding the recruitment process, which includes, but is not limited to, application status, testing dates, and interview scheduling. If you require alternate communications, please contact Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.
This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications have been received for interviewing purposes and is subject to close at any time without prior notice. Candidates are therefore encouraged to promptly submit their application and supplemental questionnaire responses.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer
City of Milpitas
Address
455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, California, 95035
Phone
408-586-3090
Website
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Firefighter (Lateral) & Firefighter/ Paramedic (Lateral) | Milipitas, California
