Job Title: Ambulance Operator - Paramedic Closing Date/Time: Continuous Job Type: Full-time Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, California The San Bernardino County Fire Department is accepting applications for Ambulance Operator-Paramedic. This is a full-time, non-represented position with excellent benefits; overtime eligible after 40 hours/week. Under the direction of the assigned Captain or Supervisor, this classification is responsible for providing basic and advanced medical care to the ill and injured, providing patient transport services, and may operate an ambulance responding to emergency medical aid calls. For more detailed information, refer to the Ambulance Operator Paramedic job description. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE UPON RECEIPT OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS. FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this classification must meet the safety, health, and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Travel: Travel within and outside of the County may be required. A valid Class C California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Special Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid CPR card, ACLS card and obtain ICEMA Paramedic accreditation by the time of appointment. BENEFITS MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS: The County offers a variety of comprehensive health and dental plan options to fit individual needs. Premiums are partially subsidized and paid to the plans. VISION BENEFITS: County-paid plan for employee only coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: County-paid basic life insurance benefit of $25,000. Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily. VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use accrued vacation allowance. Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 80 to 160 hours annually. HOLIDAY: Thirteen (13) paid recognized holidays and accrual of one (1) floating holiday annually. SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 96 hours of sick leave annually for use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement Plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre-tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income. RETIREMENT MEDICAL TRUST: This plan helps with the high cost of health care expenses after retirement. Active employees with ten (10) years of public sector service are eligible to participate. Under this plan, eligible retired participants pay for qualified expenses on a non-tax basis. All contributions, earnings, and reimbursements are tax free. The trust is funded by the eligible cash value of the participant’s sick leave upon separation of service. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The County offers this benefit to eligible regular employees to further continuing education goals on a first come first served basis not to exceed $1,650 each fiscal year. Employees may request reimbursement for tuition costs incurred for job-related education, career development, or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations. RETIREMENT: Generous County Pension (sbcera.org). The County does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:36:42 +0000
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