Firefighter/EMT

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　　Firefighter/EMT

　　Salary

　　$50,552.32 Annually

　　Location

　　Charlottesville, VA

　　Job Type

　　Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　240100003

　　Department

　　Fire Department

　　Division

　　Fire Fighting/Suppression Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　Fire

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　General Summary

　　The Charlottesville Fire Department is seeking candidates for the position of Firefighter/EMT. No prior fire or emergency medical service experience is necessary. Firefighters perform responsible service work in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services (work includes but is not limited to pre-planning, community risk reduction, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, hazardous material mitigation, and other prevention activities.) Does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a company officer and/or battalion chief. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under general supervision, with related functional areas and more advanced applications.

　　Firefighter and EMT training will be provided at time of hire/orientation. Being certified as a firefighter or EMT is not a requirement for hire.

　　ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION:

　　A Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) is REQUIRED to be completed and attached to your application as part of the online application process by the closing date. The link to the PHQ can be found at the following link: https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10889/CFDPersonal-History-Questionaire-PDF-01102024?bidId=

　　Failure to provide with your online application a completed PHQ by the posting closing date will result in the inability to continue in the process.

　　The Join CFD website (https://www.charlottesville.gov/245/Join-CFD) also includes information about the recruitment process, virtual written examination, physical ability test, and other pertinent information.

　　Pay and Benefits:

　　During initial training, new recruits will be on a 40-hour per week schedule. After initial training, will be placed on a 56-hour schedule (24-hour shift). Typical starting base pay is $50,552.32 annually ($17.36 an hour based on a 56-hour schedule).

　　This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays [plus 1 floating holiday], paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.

　　For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

　　The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

　　Essential Responsibilities and Duties

　　Responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment and related apparatus and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, advancing lines, entry, ventilating and salvage work, extrication and emergency medical care of victims.

　　Performs cleanup and overhaul work, establishes temporary utility services.

　　Assists in maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire station and grounds.

　　Checks fire hydrant flows.

　　Makes fire code inspections of business establishments and prepares pre-fire plans.

　　Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, inspects for gas leaks, secures vehicle accidents, etc.

　　Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.

　　Conducts station tours for the public, school and community demonstrations and program.

　　Answers, receives and transmits radio and telephone messages.

　　Functions as an EMT.

　　Required to drive/operate fire department vehicles, function as Bravo seat rider, or on special teams as required.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Education, Experience and Skills

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　High school diploma or GED equivalency required.

　　Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).

　　Must agree to and sign a "no tobacco/smoking' contract.

　　After one year of service Virginia Firefighter II and Virginia Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Required.

　　Position requires completion of a physical ability test (if not employed in a career fire department for a minimum of 12 months or completed nationally recognized Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the past 12 months) and successful completion of further pre-employment evaluations such as virtual written test, panel interviews, Chief interview, and background investigation.

　　The Virginia State Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) requires all State EMS Licensed Agencies employees to comply with Virginia State Administrative Code 12VAC5-31-910 (Criminal or Enforcement History). These regulations define "certain crimes which present an unreasonable risk to public health and safety." Any individual convicted of the crimes listed as barrier crimes within these regulations is not employable as a firefighter/EMT.

　　Skills: General knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics; general knowledge of technical fire fighting principles and techniques; and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; general knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City; general knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public; ability to keep simple records prepare reports; possession of mechanical aptitude; ability to perform heavy manual labor; skill in the operation of heavy emergency equipment.

　　Physical Conditions & Additional Information

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach and stretch with hands and arms with a full range of motion. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; jump; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and taste or smell.

　　The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 175 pounds. Wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus is required and each employee must be able to pass a fit for seal test. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock and vibration. The employee is often exposed to excessively high temperature intensities and sudden temperature changes.

　　The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activates when noise levels may be loud. The employee may be required to work rotating shifts, and is considered essential emergency personnel. Any personnel in this position are required to work during emergency situations and are subject to be recalled to work at any time.

　　SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

　　Updated July 1, 2022

　　Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

　　LEAVE:Vacation:

　　3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

　　3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

　　4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

　　5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

　　6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

　　6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

　　7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

　　Sick:

　　4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

　　Holidays:

　　14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

　　INSURANCE:Aetna Medical –

　　Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

　　HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

　　POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

　　POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

　　(Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

　　Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

　　Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

　　Dental (Delta Dental)

　　No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

　　Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

　　Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

　　Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

　　$1,500 maximum annual benefit

　　$1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

　　MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

　　Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

　　Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

　　$130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

　　Life:

　　Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

　　Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

　　AFLAC: Optional

　　Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

　　Long Term Disability

　　Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

　　RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.Pension:

　　Choose from two options:

　　A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

　　A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

　　Supplemental:

　　Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

　　OTHER BENEFITS:Flexible Spending Accounts:

　　Health Care Expenses

　　Dependent Care Expenses

　　Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

　　Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

　　Wellness Programs:

　　Gym Reimbursement Program

　　Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

　　Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

　　Weight Watchers at Work

　　Bike Commuter Program:

　　Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

　　Employee Assistance Program:

　　A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

　　Tuition Reimbursement Program:

　　Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

　　01

　　Have you attached, along with your online application, a completed Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). (Note that failure to include the PHQ will result in disqualification from the process.)

　　Yes, I have uploaded and attached a completed PHQ to this application.

　　No

　　02

　　The Fire Department relies on email to maintain efficient and effective communication with applicants. A valid and current email address must be provided on your employment application in order to receive time-sensitive information pertaining to the process.

　　I have reviewed the email address provided on this employment application. It is current, valid, and can be used as a primary means of communicating with me regarding the Firefighter process and information.

　　03

　　Have you provided all current, Fire and EMS related certifications you possess in your application's 'Certifications and Licenses' section or uploaded them as attachments in the 'Attachments' section?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　A completed Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) is required to be attached to this online application. (Please do not submit your application until you have attached the PHQ to this application.)

　　Yes, I have uploaded and attached a completed PHQ to this application.

　　No

　　05

　　To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Charlottesville

　　Address

　　P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

　　Phone

　　(434) 970-3490

　　Website

　　http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs