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FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC I (ROOKIE SCHOOL)

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FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC I (ROOKIE SCHOOL)

Salary

$28.54 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

FFP-2025A

Department

Fire

Opening Date

05/27/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Fire Fighter Paramedic I (Rookie School). This position is a training position in the Fire Fighter class, not to exceed 20 weeks. It is distinguished by the responsibility for its involvement in both formal classroom and practical training for varied firefighting and life rescuing duties and activities in the protection of life and property. Includes formal instruction and training in the skills and techniques of fire fighting, equipment operation, routine care and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus, fire department buildings and grounds and EMS skills and operations.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR CURRENT LICENSED OR CERTIFIED PARAMEDICS ONLY

Both a completed Clark County application and successful completion of the PSA candidate assessment are required in order to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT: The candidate assessment can be accessed at the following link https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/clarkcounty (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/evoLC4xDQNu9YOmXUOOFPN?domain=publicsafetyanswers.com) and must be completed no later than 5:00 PM on the posted closing date. The assessment fee is $50. CCFD will pay the fee for the first 100 candidates.

The candidate assessment is a 15-45 minute, self-administered psychometric assessment. It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual’s characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment in a specific position.

For more information on the Clark County Fire Department and recruitment updates, please visit http://joinccfd.org/

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Applicants must possess the documented ability to perform the job function as a Paramedic. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's EMT-Paramedic certificate/license and driver's license are incomplete and will not be considered. Please note, your attachment(s) must be a WORD or PDF document and you must attach your document before you accept to 'Certify & Submit' your on-line application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of entrance requirements. Paramedics must have a license or certification through specialized course work in advanced pre-hospital emergency medicine. Training should be from a recognized agency that uses the Department of Transportation EMS curricula as a minimum scope of education. An applicant shall be currently certified or licensed as a Paramedic in the State of Nevada, another State or US territory or possess a current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination to include a pulmonary test, performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

License: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license.

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Note: It is a condition of employment that any fire service employee hired into the Fire Department after January 1, 1993, not use tobacco in any form.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ (It is not to be assumed that each example listed shall be performed by all employees, nor that any one employee shall perform only the examples listed.)

+ Performs various firefighting activity initially working under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter and attends classroom instruction on the techniques of fire fighting, equipment operation and maintenance and fire inspection and prevention.

+ As required, responds to fire situations; lays and connects fire hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguisher, power driven tools, bars, hooks, and lines.

+ Assists firefighters in providing for ventilation of burning structures, removing people from danger, and performing salvage duties.

+ Accompanies other fire personnel in the performance of periodic inspection and fire prevention duties; inspects and performs minor repairs to hydrants, firefighting equipment and apparatus.

+ May provide first aid to injured people.

+ May participate in County-wide prevention programs by giving talks and showing films at schools and various group meetings.

+ Inspects and monitors hazardous material sites.

+ Participates in fire drills and attends regular classes in firefighting, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects.

+ Performs similar and related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physically and mentally fit to perform vigorous basic skill requirements. Height in proportion to weight. Vision must be correctable and within the guidelines specified in order to hold a current Nevada Driver's License.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Retiree insurance

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance

+ AD&D

+ Long Term Disability

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. For the purpose of answering this supplemental questionnaire, the following definitions apply: Certified - Has received a certificate of completion from an accredited paramedic training program but has not completed the requirements of licensure. Licensed - Has had all qualifications and requirements verified by the entity having authority to issue licensure at the paramedic level and is permitted to practice at the paramedic level. Provisional - Is certified, but not yet licensed. This person is allowed to practice at the paramedic level under another paramedic's license, as is typically seen during a field internship.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

02

Are you currently CERTIFIED as a Paramedic?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered "Yes" to question 2, please attach a copy of your certification to your application and provide the following: a. State of Certification: b. EMS #: c. Expiration Date:

04

If you answered "No" to question 2, are you currently enrolled in an accredited paramedic program? If yes, what is your expected date of completion and name of program?

05

Are you currently LICENSED as a Paramedic?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered "Yes" to question 5, please attach a copy of your license to your application and provide the following: a. State of Licensure: b. EMS #: c. Expiration Date:

07

If you answered "No" to question 5, are you currently practicing as a Provisional Paramedic under a Preceptor or Field Training Officer? If yes, where?

08

Are you currently a Nationally Registered Paramedic?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered "Yes" to question 8, what is the expiration date?

10

Are you currently licensed as a Paramedic by the Southern Nevada Health District?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Are you currently employed as a Paramedic with a fire department or municipal EMS provider?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please list which employer(s) on your employment application where you have obtained the experience as indicated in the question 11. Indicate N/A if no experience to question 11.

13

Are you currently employed as a Paramedic with an ambulance company?

+ Yes, in Clark County, Nevada

+ Yes, in a system outside Clark County, Nevada

+ No

14

Please list which employer(s) on your employment application where you have obtained the experience as indicated in the question 13. Indicate N/A if no experience to question 13.

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience as a paramedic. 1976 hours = 1 year of experience

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

16

Please select the certification(s) you possess below. Selected certifications must be attached to your application.

+ ACLS Instructor

+ CCT Paramedic

+ Community Paramedic

+ EMS Instructor

+ EMS RN

+ PALS Instructor

+ N/A

17

What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree in Paramedic or closely related field

+ Bachelor's Degree in Paramedic or closely related field

+ Master's Degree in Paramedic or closely related field

+ Degree in another field

+ N/A

18

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

19

I understand that in order to be eligible for consideration in this recruitment, I must submit a verifiable copy of a valid driver's license. I further acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that this required document is submitted to and received by Human Resources prior to the close of this recruitment; otherwise my application package will be considered incomplete. Please note, your attachment(s) must be a WORD or PDF document and you must attach your document before you accept to 'Certify & Submit' your on-line application.

+ I acknowledge and understand that I must attach my driver's license to my on-line application via WORD or PDF format only.

20

If selected for this position I understand I will be required to work outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or other extended hours. I may also be subject to emergency call back.

+ Yes

+ No

21

Applicants must possess the documented ability to perform the job function as a Paramedic. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's EMT-Paramedic certificate/license are incomplete and will not be considered or unless you are currently enrolled in a Paramedic program. Please note, your attachment(s) must be a WORD or PDF document and you must attach your document before you accept to 'Certify & Submit' your on-line application.

+ I acknowledge and understand that I must attach my EMT-Paramedic Certificate to my on-line application via WORD or PDF format only.

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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