Paramedic Cadet

Salary:

$48,193.60 Annually

Location :

City of Livonia, MI

Job Type:

Regular Full-Time

Job Number:

1170 F o.c.

Department:

Fire Fighting

Opening Date:

05/28/2024

SALARY INFORMATION

$48,193.60 Annually

NOTE: Paramedic Cadets must complete all Fire Academy training and become certified as Firefighter I and II within one year of hire.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform emergency medical services while agreeing to attend and graduate from a Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Regional Fire Training Center-Fire Academy resulting in BFS certification as Firefighter II.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Following BFS certification as Firefighter II, an employee will be trained to perform the following: respond to fire alarms with a fire company; prepare to fight fire by connecting hose to hydrants or pumps and joining hose sections and nozzles to hose; enter burning buildings and operate nozzle to direct stream of water on fires; operate equipment to facilitate entry into locked buildings through approved forcible entry methods; operate hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; operate pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure; raise, lower, and climb ladders; ventilate burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases; rescue individuals and provide appropriate emergency medical assistance; perform property conservation operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; may drive ladder trucks, pumper trucks, and emergency trucks in responding to fire alarms and in returning to the station; attend instruction sessions concerning firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid, and street hydrant locations, and maintain good physical fitness; administer first response first aid to injured or afflicted persons; and perform other related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must: Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate. Preference will be given to applicants that have a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum; and Hold a current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry Paramedic certification with eligibility to be licensed as a Paramedic in Michigan; and Possess normal visual functions and acuity in each eye, correctable to 20/20 with eyeglasses; and Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions or mental and emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the individual employee; and Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or a basic commercial driver's licenses and have an acceptable driving record.

NOTE: Candidates are required to submit original degrees/transcripts, licenses, and certifications by the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: Paramedic Cadets must complete all Fire Academy training and become certified as Firefighter I and II within one year of hire.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Oral Interview - 100%

or

Written Test - 50% Oral Interview - 50%

(If 11 or more qualified candidates apply)

Background Investigation - Pass/Fail

Psychological Evaluation - Pass/Fail

NOTE: If less than 11 qualified candidates apply, the written test will be waived. If 11 or more qualified candidates apply, a written test will be administered and the 10 candidates with the highest passing score will be invited to continue to the interview portion of the examination process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of first aid and rescue techniques

Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of fire hydrants

Ability to function calmly and efficiently under conditions of great stress

Ability to deal with persons under great emotional stress and maintain control of the situation

Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and to exercise good judgment

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public

Ability to withstand prolonged periods of physical activity, often under adverse conditions NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a complete pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings.

PAID TIME OFF

Vacation Sick Leave Personal Business Bereavement Leave Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. Upon completion of the first six months of employment, employees are also eligible for personal business time each calendar year.

There are twelve paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. Three out of every four years, Election Day is also a paid holiday.

MEDICAL BENEFITS Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is available to employees and their eligible dependents. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.

DENTAL & VISION Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.

LIFE INSURANCE The City offers a life insurance policy for its employees that is at no cost to the employee. The coverage amount is equal to the employee's annual pay rate rounded to the next higher even thousand, unless it already is an even thousand, and add $1,000. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN The City offers a Defined Benefit plan for all newly hired Firefighters with a minimum contribution from both the City and employee of 4% which begins immediately upon hire. Additional contributions from both the City and employee may be required depending on actuarially determined costs. Paramedic-Cadets will not be eligible for the Defined Benefit plan but would become eligible upon promotion to the Firefighter classification.

Retirement eligibility is at any age with 25 years of service or age 52 with 15 years of service. The multiplier is 2.5% of base wages with a multiplier cap of 75%.

Employees may also participate in a Deferred Compensation (457) plan.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $80 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Employee Assistance Program Employee Fitness Program Food Allowance Short-term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Cleaning Allowance

01

Select from the following:

I have a current State of Michigan Paramedic License. I have a National Registry Paramedic certification with eligibility to be licensed as a Paramedic in Michigan. None of the above.

02

Do you possess normal visual functions and acuity in each eye, correctable to 20/20 with eyeglasses?

Yes No

03

Are you free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions or mental and emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the individual employee?

Yes No

04

Do you possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or a basic commercial driver's licenses and have an acceptable driving record?

Yes No

Required Question