Paramedic - **Must Be Certified As A Paramedic By Hire Date**

Salary : $64,320.00 Annually
Location : Wylie, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 2023-00061
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
Why work for the City of Wylie?
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.
How we accomplish our mission:Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.
Wylie Fire Rescue is seeking motivated individuals to join their ISO ranked team. The Single Function Paramedic is a non-firefighter position that provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and transport of patients in the Wylie Fire-Rescue EMS system. May deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs. Required to perform conscientiously, proficiently and as a part of a two-person team at any and all assignments and duties. Responsible for recognizing the importance placed on activities by the public and for tactful and respectful treatment of citizens.
SUPERVISION
Supervision is provided by a Fire Captain, EMS Program Manager, or Chief officer.
Must be Certified as aParamedic by hire date.
Annual Base pay = $40,200.00
Annual Scheduled OT = $24,120.00
Total = $64,320.00
**Salary listed for this position is subject to final budget approval.**
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If you have any tattoos that will be visible while wearing a short sleeved uniform shirt, please send photos of them to firerecruiting@wylietexas.gov for approval. It is possible that some visible tattoos might require a long sleeved uniform shirt to be worn while on duty. Neck, face or hand tattoos, are prohibited per policy.
Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Provides Advanced Life Support care and transport of patients in the Wylie Fire-Rescue EMS system.
• Administers emergency medical services to ill/injured persons consistent with the level authorized by the Texas Department of State Health Services certification, established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients.
• Works indoors and outdoors, subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, hazardous conditions, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise intensity.
• Maintains good standing with Medical Director.
• Passes all required tests administered by the Medical Director or his/her agents including annual protocol tests and card course assessments.
• Participates in physical fitness training per department policy.
• Conducts public education activities that may include citizens' fire academy, birthday parties, block parties, station tours, etc.
• Assists in the development and presentation of training related to EMS and special operations.
• Learns streets and routes within the city and surrounding areas to include the location of medical facilities to ensure quick response times.
• Attends scheduled training necessary to maintain EMS certification and all other required certifications.
• Participates in the testing, cleaning, and maintenance of facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus.
• May deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs.
• May be required to work shift and non-shift schedules including weekends, holidays, on-call, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by heavy workloads or staffing difficulties.
• Completes all routine paperwork and reports in a timely manner as required.
• Studies technical materials on equipment operation to improve or maintain an effective level of performance.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the public, other department personnel, and other City departments.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Orientation period is a full 12 months from the date of hire.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License of at least a class C. Valid Class C Driver's License, with a clear driving record is required. Must have Texas Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management.
• Certification as a Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services within 6 months of appointment.
• Must maintain Licensed Paramedic, or certified Paramedic certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and remain authorized to function as a Paramedic by the Medical Director.
• Possess and maintain a current PHTLS, PALS and ACLS Certification (or equivalent nationally recognized certification)
• Must complete the Wylie EMS Physical Agility Test which measures agility, strength, balance, coordination, and stamina.
• Must pass a medical examination administered by a physician selected by the City of Wylie, and be medically fit per City of Wylie Medical Guidelines for Uniformed Fire Personnel.
• Must meet CMS vaccination and background requirements.
• Maintain insurability to drive/operate a motor vehicle in the State of Texas.
• Vision (20/40 in one eye & 20/100 in other eye; correctable to 20/20 and 20/40).
• Must have a satisfactory previous employment record, if applicable.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is performed in office and field environments.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, unstable buildings and structures, air and water borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and extreme heat.
• May be exposed to hostile, angry, or emotional citizens, patients, and business owners.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

• Very high: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or 20-50 pounds constantly.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. It is preferred that you can swim at the basic survival level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, mobile data computers, various specialized fire, rescue, and emergency medical response equipment, radio communications equipment, and department apparatus.
• Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to quickly respond to ambulance, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, must be able with partner to carry equipment and patients weighing up to 180 pounds.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing
Crawling Crouching Fine Dexterity Foot Controls
Handling Hearing Kneeling Lifting
Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing
Talking Twisting Vision Walking
Driving
Exposure to hazardous materials, including biological
PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors
SHIFT WORK: Yes
CALL-OUT: Yes

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO plan. City pays full premium for employee, approximately 47% of dependent premium.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Twelve paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $4 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center employee membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

04
Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

05
Do you currently hold a Paramedic certification?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, what is the expiration date? If no, are you currently enrolled in Paramedic school? If you are enrolled in Paramedic school, please also respond with your anticipated completion date.
07
Can you work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

08
Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you ever been convicted of an offense with grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

11
How long ago was the last incident in which you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not Applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

12
Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

13
Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of any grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

14
Have you ever set a fire that could be construed as arson?

• Yes
• No

15
Have you ever used or tried marijuana?

• Yes
• No

16
Please select the most recent date of marijuana use?

• Not Applicable
• 1 year or less
• 1 year but less than 3 ye...