Posted: 9/3/2024
Salary: $6,163.24 - $8,771.52 per month
Location: Tualatin, OR

Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2024.

Position Description:

Firefighter Paramedic Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is looking for qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated and compassionate firefighters. We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in serving a diverse and growing community. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is establishing an eligible list we will use to fill upcoming and future firefighter vacancies. We anticipate having a February 2025 academy.

To apply, candidates must have completed and passed:

• FireTEAM test administered by the National Testing Network within twelve (12) months before the application close date of September 22, 2024.
• A passing Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) taken between March 23, 2023 through September 22, 2024. CPAT certification will be accepted from any organization authorized and licensed by the IAFF and IAFC. We understand the cost of the CPAT can be a burden for some candidates. We partner with the National Testing Network (NTN) to provide a fee waiver program for those who cannot afford the CPAT testing fee. There are a limited number of waivers available for those who qualify. The CPAT waiver request form with instructions is available here.

Sign up to take the FireTEAM test at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and select Firefighter Jobs. Then select Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and follow the instructions to schedule the test location, date, and time. Still curious? Reach out to our recruitment team with your questions at jobs@tvfr.com.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The essential functions of the Firefighter Paramedic position include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
• Responds to alarms; performs all necessary duties as a firefighter including, but not limited to, hose line operations, fire pump operation, operation of heavy equipment (including hydraulic rescue tools), functions with hand tools necessary in fire suppression including walking on pitched roofs and cutting holes in roofs and/or walls using power or hand tools, life safety activities, rescue operations including forcible entry, property conservation operations, clean-up projects, and all other activities as required.
• Performs emergency medical services as consistent with EMT-P rating and District policy.
• Responds as part of a team to medical alarms and other emergencies and performs appropriate emergency medical service.
• Responds to emergency scenes and maintains radio communication with the Dispatch office, local hospitals for medical consultation, and other response units.
• Directs or provides advanced life support care on emergency scenes including triage, EKG interpretation, drug therapy, splinting, bandaging, immobilizing patient, extrication, and all other related duties involved in on-scene patient care.

Qualifications Required for Initial Employment:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paramedic license or National Registry certification as a Paramedic at time of application. Must possess State of Oregon Paramedic license by date of employment.
• A current, valid driver's license and a driving record insurable by the District's insurer.
• Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for health and fitness.
• In addition to a high school diploma, a post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must effectively perform essential job functions under stressful physical and mental conditions. Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for health and fitness.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Under stressful physical and mental conditions, while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), perform all necessary duties as a firefighter.
• Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards.
• Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications or hydration.
• Reports/remains at work during major emergencies and/or disasters with little or no notice.
• Work with a wide variety of hazardous materials as required.
• Exposure to various hazards, such as disease, chemicals, fumes, and other hazards as necessary.
• Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

Supplemental Information Compensation As of July 1, 2024, the starting monthly salary range within a step system for this position is $6,163.24 - $8,771.52 per month as of July 1, 2024. The premium for this position is: Paramedic hourly - 12% (post academy) October 2024 -

Establish eligibility list To be placed on the eligible list applicants must:

•  Pass the FireTEAM test and the video interview

To be considered passing, you must meet or exceed the minimum scores as follows:

  - Human Relations test score: pass point of 70% (one of two factors used to calculate exam score)

  - Mechanical test score: pass point of 60% (pass/fail)

  - Reading test score: pass point of 80% (pass/fail)

  - Math test score: pass point of 70% (pass/fail)

• Successfully complete the CPAT.

The CPAT dates we will accept have been updated to: March 23, 2023 through September 22, 2024. A CPAT will be accepted from any organization authorized and licensed by the IAFF and IAFC. If you need to submit a CPAT score via email, you may send it to jobs@tvfr.com by September 22, 2024.

Please title your email “CPAT Documentation 2024”. Documentation must be received by September 22, 2024. We understand the cost of the CPAT can be a burden for some candidates. TVF&R participates with NTN to provide a fee waiver program for those who cannot afford the CPAT testing fee.

Rank on the eligible list will be based on the following:

• FireTEAM test - weight 50%

• Video interview - weight 50% February 2025

We anticipate conducting a February 2025 academy and will invite candidates from the eligible list to an onsite panel interview, in accordance with Civil Service rules.

Our anticipated schedule is: August 26 - September 22, 2024 Job posting period By September 29 Complete video-recorded interviews via Spark Hire October 2024 Establish eligible list Late October 2024 Chief's Interviews (hiring interviews) February 3 Academy start date Veteran's Preference It is the District's policy to provide eligible veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants must provide certification of eligibility for entitlement to the preference (e.g. DD-214 long form clearly showing discharge status) with the application submission by the closing date of the posting.

TVF&R is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to attract a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve in order to deliver safe, professional, high-performance service. The "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster summarizes laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and explains how applicants can file a complaint if they believe they have experienced discrimination. Persons needing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact Human Resources staff at 503-649-8577. We accept operator relay calls. If you’re deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please call 711 for assistance.

How to Apply:

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