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FIREFIGHTER EMT (PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

Salary

$26.53 - $34.72 Hourly

Location

Cathedral City, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

Job Number

25-15

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

05/17/2025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CCPFA

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description

ARE YOU READY TO MOVE FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER? APPLY TODAY!

- THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY -

PAY RATE: RANGE 365 $26.53 - $34.72 per hour

BARGAINING UNIT: CCPFA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of a California State Fire Marshal accredited fire academy.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California driver's license, must maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess a current/valid CPR Certification.

Must possess current/valid Emergency Medical Technician certification with eligibility to work under Riverside County.

Must be willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.

Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) or Biddle issued within the last twelve ( 12 ) months.

A Firefighter I certificate is desirable.

College-level fire science coursework and previous firefighting experience in a volunteer or paid capacity is desirable.

OPTIONS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS:

Any candidate currently enrolled in a state accredited Fire Academy may apply but must possess their certificate at time of appointment.

Any candidate currently enrolled in an EMT program may apply but must have their state license at time of appointment.

Other Special Requirements

Must live within 150 miles of the city limits by the end of their probationary period. The calculation of the 150 miles shall be made using Google Maps driving directions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL);ORhave passed the National Testing Network Written Exam within the past year (from date of application)

+ Click here (https://www.fctconline.org/about-fctc-1/) to view Cal-JAC CPAT and FCTC Written Test dates, or

+ Click here (https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm) to view upcoming NTN Written Exams

+ Desirable: Bilingual speaking skills (English/Spanish)

TO VIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS AND FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE. (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/cathedralcityca/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1478101&headerfooter=0)

RECRUITMENT PROCECSS:

The City of Cathedral City works in partnership with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) through the State of California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) and with the National Testing Network to identify candidates for our Firefighter positions. Candidates interested in employment as a Firefighter with the City of Cathedral City must complete the FCTC application and testing process, ORthe National Testing Network process, and must meet the City of Cathedral City's screening requirements. The following information is provided to give you a helpful overview, along with our expectations and requirements during the recruitment process:

1.Online Applicationsare considered complete upon receipt of all certifications and confirmation of FCTC Statewide Eligibility list placementORNTN scores.

2. Skills Testing will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis, upon successful review of application.

3. Panel Interviews - If you are selected to interview, you will participate in a 30 minute panel interview following the skills exam.

4.Department Head Interview - Upon successful completion of panel interview, candidates will participate in a department head interview with the Fire Chief, immediately after the panel interview.

Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.

The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City provides an outstanding benefits plan that includes:

- Bilingual pay

- CalPERS Health Insurance plus other Benefits

- CalPERS Retirement

- Certification and Education Incentives

- Deferred Compensation

- Educational Reimbursement

- Employee Assistance Program

- Holidays

- Life Insurance | Long Term Disability

- Sick Leave

- Vacation Accrual

- Wellness

Benefit description per bargaining unit are available for review on the City's website www.joincathedralcity.org

AFSCME– General Unit

CCPFA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=455) – Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association

CCFMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=4636) – Cathedral City Fire Management Association

CCPOA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=457) – Cathedral City Police Officer Association

CCPMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5416) – Cathedral City Police Management Association

Non-Represented Employees (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5199)

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ YES

+ NO

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Have you completed the Biddle Physical Ability Test or CPAT within the last 12 months? If so, please attach proof of successful completion.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you completed a California State Fire Marshal accredited Fire Academy? If yes, please attach a copy.

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you possess a CPR card? If yes, please attach a copy.

+ Yes

+ No

07

I acknowledge that if I am required to be active on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL); OR have passed the National Testing Network Written Exam within the past year (from date of application).

+ Yes

+ No

08

Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I must live within 150 miles of the City limits by the end of my probationary period. The calculation of the 150 miles shall be made using Google Maps driving directions.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Cathedral City

Address

68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

Cathedral City, California, 92234

Website

http://www.joincathedralcity.org

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