$53,820.00 SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Salary: First step Firefighter starting at Mokelumne Fire District Firefighter Employment Opportunity: The Mokelumne Fire District is now accepting applicationsfor the position of Firefighter. All eligible candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. All new hires will be placed on probation for a period of one year from the date of hire, during the probationary period the employee is an at-will employee. The Position: Under general supervision, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue, and other emergency calls to protect life and property, participates in training, drill, and independent study activities: participates in the maintenance of fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned. SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Salary: First step Firefighter starting at $53,820.00 Annual Retirement: California Public Employees’ Retirement System Classic – 2% @ 50 or PEPRA – 2.7% @ 57. Health Insurance: The district provides medical/ health insurance coverage. Healthcare premium cost-share (85% District 15% Employee). A health insurance Opt-Out program is also available for a $550 family and $275 for a single. Dental, Vision: The district provides full coverage for all full-time employees and families. Life insurance: The district provides full coverage for all full-time employees. Vacation: After one year (120hrs) Two to four years (168hrs) Five to nine years (216hrs) After ten years (288hrs) Sick Leave: Employees accrue 16 hours per month (192 hours annually). Clothing Allowance: $750 annually Summary of Duties: The Firefighter is responsible for firefighting entailing the combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fires and the saving of life and property. A Firefighter is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditionsfrequently involving considerable hazards, which may require strenuous exertion under handicaps like heat, smoke, and confined spaces. Depending on the nature of the emergency the Firefighter provides basic life support and performs extrication and rescue. This position requires interacting with patients, independently assessing, and treating medical emergencies, following treatment protocols, and documenting findings and events for the patient’s medical record. Work is often carried out under stressful conditions in the presence of contagious diseases, and environmental, chemical, or physical violence hazards. Firefighters are responsible for driving assigned apparatus to fire and emergency scenes, and operating pumps or other mechanical equipment as required. The work involves extensive training in performing firefighting and rescue activities. The Firefighter’s work includes routine duties in maintaining firefighting equipment, apparatus, and fire district property. The Firefighter will assist in the inspections of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. The Firefighter is responsible for carrying out the specific orders and directions as received from a higher-ranking officer in the normal course of maintenance duties and firefighting. Considerable independence of judgment and action is allowed in circumstances of extreme urgency where referral to a supervisor for instruction is not possible. QUALIFICATIONS: LICENSE REQUIRED • Valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card to have completed by the time of appointment to the position. (Visit https:// www.fctonline.org/cpat) • Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, Class C. A Firefighters endorsement or higher with tank and air brake endorsement will be required before completion of the academy. • Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician- B Certificate • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Professional Rescuer certification. EDUCATION • High School Diploma or GED • Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. • Additionalspecialized training in fire science or a related field is desirable. THE PROCESS Applications are available at the district office or online at Mokelumne Rural Fire Protection District (mokelumnefire.org). Completed applications shall be accompanied by copies of applicable documents and delivered, emailed, or dropped off at: Mokelumne Fire District 13157 E. Brandt Rd. Lockeford CA, 95237
[email protected] Applications/Resumes will be screened for qualifications. Only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Applications will be accepted on or before February 14, 2025, no later than 1700hrs. A resume and supporting documentation are required. Applicants who successfully submit a complete application will receive confirmation of the testing date and time. The top candidates from the interview process will be invited back to participate in a Chief’s Interview process. The results of this interview will be used to fill current or future open positions. Additional testing for the Firefighter position includes a background investigation and a complete preemployment physical examination. All of these are conducted AFTER a conditional offer of employment is offered. The district reserves the right to make changes to the announced examination process. The eligibility list generated by this process may be terminated after one year or earlier depending on district needs.