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MARION COUNTY FIRE RESCUE 2631 SE 3RD STREET OCALA, FLORIDA 34471 (352)291-8000 http://www.marioncountyfl.org
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Updated: February 20, 2024
Position: EMT
Issue Date: 20 February 2024Closing Date: Open until filled
STARTING SALARY: $15.00 per hour / $44,970 (Depending on Kelly Day assignment)
Eligibility: External Applicants
Marion County Fire Rescue will be conducting a hiring process for Single-Certified EMT. County applications will be accepted only during open job posting and must be submitted online by visiting the Marion County Human Resources website. After the closing date, the department will email applicants regarding the next phase of the selection process.
STEP #1: Applicants are required to apply for the EMT (Probation) position on the Marion County Human Resources website at: https://selfservice.marionfl.org/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
WORK SCHEDULE AND STARTING SALARY INFORMATION:
EMT - This position works 24 hours on-duty / 48 hour off –duty (24/48), after orientation has been successfully completed.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
MCBCC – Contributed benefits; Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Florida Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Nine Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. MCBCC - Optional benefits; Deferred Compensation Program, Dental, Vision and 125 Flexible Spending Account.
ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS:
Overtime calculated on a 40-hour work week.Annual Firefighter Personal Day available as time off or 24 hours of “Buy Out”.96 hours of Holiday pay converted to Annual Leave (4 Shifts) also available for “Buy Out” annually.48 hours Incentive Pay converted to Annual Leave for non-use of sick leave annually.120 hours maximum for “Buy Out.”104 hours of accrued sick leave annually.$1000.00 annually for tuition reimbursement.
ANNUAL LEAVE ACCUMULATION SCHEDULE:
Years of Service
Leave Earned
Leave Earned Per Year
0-4.99 Years
5.18 Hours
134.68 Hours
5-9.99 Years
6.47 Hours
168.22 Hours
10 + Years
8.61 Hours
223.86 Hours
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
MCFR is the second largest fire rescue department north of Orlando and more than 726 employees strong with an almost $90 million budget and 25 career fire stations and 3 EMS stations. The department's full-time state certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, EMTs and paramedics serve more than 350,000 citizens, cover 1,600 square miles and respond to an average of 300 emergencies a day. MCFR provides an array of services to include ALS/BLS and Critical Care Transport, Fire Suppression, Technical Rescue, and Hazmat.
COUNTY INFORMATION:
On average, Marion County is about a two-hour drive from many of Florida's major cities, Gainesville is 40 minutes north and Orlando is 75 minutes to the south, while Daytona Beach is about 90 minutes to the east. Tampa is about 75 minutes to the southwest. Jacksonville is roughly a two-hour drive northeast.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Age: 18 Years of AgeUS Citizen: Lawfully work in the U.S.High School Grad/GED: High School diploma or G.E.D.Valid Florida State Driver's License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.Ability to Read/Speak English: Must be able to read and speak the English Language.Vision: Vision requirements follow the guidelines as outlined in NFPA 1582.
Necessary Certifications:
· State of Florida EMT License
· BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
SCHOOLING POST HIRING:
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
SPECIFIC DISQUALIFIERS/BEHAVIORS:
FELONY/CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: A criminal history background investigation is conducted prior to hire, following Florida Statute 112.011 regarding felony convictions.
DRIVING: A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
DRUG USE: Marion County is a drug-free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is conducted prior to hire.
EMPLOYMENT: A poor employment history will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration
TOBACCO USE:
The applicant must have abstained from the use of tobacco products for twelve months prior to application and may not use tobacco products during employment.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:Brent Murray Battalion Chief, Training DivisionMarion County Fire RescueOffice: 352-291-8055 ▪ Cell: 352-502-5105Brent.Murray@marioncountyfl.org
