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PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY OF
4425 BURNS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410
(561)799-4223
http://www.pbgfl.com

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Updated: December 13, 2024

SALARY: $30.23 Hourly / $2,901.73 Biweekly / $75,444.98 Annually

JOB NUMBER: 25-606580

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!

Summary

STATE CERTIFIED PARAMEDICS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR $12,500 PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY, ANNUALLY, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE SALARY LISTED ABOVE ($62,944.98 + $12,500 = $75,444.98)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF YOU ARE IN THE LAST SEMESTER/TRIMESTER OF PARAMEDIC SCHOOL. PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THE LAST SEMESTER/TRIMESTER.

Performs general firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical duties for the residents and visitors of the City.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

Engages in firefighting duties
Responds to fire and emergency alarms and requests for assistance
Performs routine firefighting duties and maintenance work on fire apparatus, vehicles and at fire station
Provides basic and advanced life support medical care
Engages in fire prevention work
Participates in departmental classes, meetings, drills and training, as required
Operates a variety of equipment including firefighting equipment, extrication equipment, hand and power tools
Drives and operates fire apparatus
Participates in public education
Complies with established policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines for efficient and effective fire department operations
Maintains personal and communal fire house living space
Performs any other related work as required

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
May assist with fire station improvements

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of Florida Firefighter Standards
Certification as State of Florida Paramedic
Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record
Must possess and maintain State of Florida Certification for Firefighter and Paramedic
Proof of successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), through National Testing Network, within the last year
Must have documentation attesting to successful completion of a 16 hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
All required certifications listed above and any other certifications, which may be required by the State of Florida or the City of Palm Beach Gardens maintained throughout term of employment to retain this classification
All new hires shall comply with Florida State Statute 633.34(6) regarding tobacco products and during their term of employment shall remain tobacco free
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to meet Departmental physical standards
Must successfully pass the City of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Department swim test
Required to meet all the requirements in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighter; Qualifications for employment"

Special Qualifications/Preferences

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Must provide copy of Florida Firefighter Standards and State of Florida paramedic certification, when applying on our website: Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com)

In addition, applicants must take the FireTeam and CPAT tests, which must be scheduled through the National Testing Network website, NTN Physical and Written Exams (nationaltestingnetwork.com). Results will only be accepted if taken within 1 year from the opening date of this recruitment.

For quicker results, applicants can take the FireTeam test virtually.

If you have taken the FireTeam and CPAT exams within the last year and wish to apply, please follow the following instructions from the NTN website: "To add a new department job to your list, log in to your account at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on the “Add Departments for (Your Career Path)” button, choose the department jobs you want and pay the fee." CPAT results will only be accepted through National Testing Network, within the last year, from the opening date of this recruitment. All testing results must be submitted as soon as possible, as we will close the recruitment when there is an adequate pool of qualified candidates.

**The City will schedule you for the swim test based on your NTN FireTeam score and if you meet all the requirements, as well as submitting all the required documentation.

The swim test is certified by the American Red Cross, is about 45 minutes, with breaks during instruction, and consists of the following:

300 yard swim (100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breast stroke, 100 yards freestyle)

Underwater swim for distance (about 15 feet)
1 minute tread with 10 pound brick (hold with both hands, to your chest, under chin; demonstration will be given)
A final obstacle, which is the removal of life vest, retrieval of a 10 pound brick from deep water (12 foot drop), setting it aside, and putting life vest back on

Finally, if you pass all the swim test, you will be scheduled for an interview, shortly after the swim test. Selections will be made shortly after the conclusion of the interviews.

Benefits

Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a semi-monthly basis as follows:

TIER-HMO/PPO/HDHP
Employee Only$0$0$0
Family$58.00$110.00$30.00

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center.

Dental Insurance: PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost

Life Insurance:  Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost.

Short Term Disability:  Eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.

Voluntary Long-Term Disability:  60% of salary up to $1,500 monthly, cost age based.

Employee Assistance Program:  Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.

Tutition Reumbursement - Police:  $2,500/year from the Police Foundation

Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.

Pension Plan:  Certified law enforcement officers and firefighters are Pension Fund participants. Amount of retirement benefits is based on credited service and average final compensation.

Holidays:  Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.

Personal Leave:  Accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal days.
Monthly accrual: Police (16) hours; Firefighters (15.4) hours
Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.

Optional Voluntary Benefits:  Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.

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