Firefighter/Emt Or Firefighter/Paramedic

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

• A team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked!
• A focus on supporting our employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city
• A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
• A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
• A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley

Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit
Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community.
The City of Steamboat Springs is pleased to announce job openings in our Fire Department as Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic. Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community with fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention and, education.
We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay, but being a part of our amazing team of people is even better.
This position will operate under the direction of the Shift Captain or Lieutenant and will be expected to perform daily fire department operations to include activities involving fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials operations, fire prevention & education, safety inspections, equipment and facility maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
These are non-exempt hourly positions. Therange forFirefighter/EMT is $21.67 - $29.97/hour ($64,974 - $89,858/annually) and the range for a Firefighter/Paramedic is $24.81 - $34.31/hour ($74,389 - $102,878/annually). Applications for either position are being accepted based on the current EMS Certification of the applicant and the qualifications below.TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT, CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Possess a CO State Firefighter I Certification or complete required SSFR training and obtain this certification within nine months of hire.
3. Must be 21 years of age.
4. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
5. Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the USA.
6. Must possess a valid driver's license without record of suspension or revocation or obtain a Colorado State Driver's license within one month of hire date.
7. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
8. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
9. Must possess a current 'Healthcare Provider' level CPR card.
10. Must possess a Colorado EMT certificate or Colorado Paramedic certificate or the ability to obtain Colorado Certificate prior to hire .
11. Must be able to obtain a CO State Firefighter II Certification within 2 years of hire.

Must be able to meet all requirements of FF/EMT Job Description upon successful completion of training. Individuals interested in a position shall submit a City of Steamboat Springs application, current resume, and references.

Application and resume must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2023.
The selection process will consist of the following:

• Formal application
• Oral interviews
• Written Exam
• Physical Ability Test
• Psychological evaluation
• Background verification and check
• Firefighter fitness evaluation and health screening

Employment Type: Full-time