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Location : McMinnville, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2023-00133
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Administration and Operations
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
This posting is open until filled. Single Role Paramedics work a Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm shift with paid Holidays off.
Salary Information: $55,344.00 - $68,760.00 Annually
Contact Information:
Donna Fleischman - Office Manager
503-435-5800
The Department is a state-of-the-art combination department consisting of Firefighter / EMS positions, a strong roster of volunteer firefighter/emergency medical technicians; and a Fire and Life Safety Division. McMinnville Fire staffs five full-service ambulances and one Fire Engine with fully qualified Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. A busy EMS system provides many opportunities for skills development. Fire services encompass an area of 97 square miles from two stations. The Ambulance Service Area encompasses 450 square miles and includes McMinnville, five smaller cities, and rural areas.
The City of McMinnville is located in the western portion of Oregon's agriculturally rich Willamette Valley on U.S. Highway 99 W. David and Jean Vokac, in their book, "The Great Towns of Oregon," rated McMinnville as the No, 2 city in the state for its high livability. They cited McMinnville's scenic beauty, historic, tree- lined downtown district, the Evergreen Aviation Museum, excellent parks, and the City's cultural viability as major factors in their decision. They described McMinnville as "genteel sophistication with deep Eastern roots." McMinnville's population is nearly 35,000 with an annual growth rate over the past ten years of approximately 3 percent.
Essential Job Functions
Paramedics work under the general supervision of a duty Battalion Chief or Fire Captain. Paramedics may be the lead paramedic at emergency scenes and as such will provide direction to others in the coordination of patient care. Other coordination or supervision of the work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Qualifications
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes or lawfully able to work in the US
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OREGON State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Per NFPA 1582 Requirements
Academy Certification: Possession of EMT-Paramedic; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications; possession of Oregon Paramedic License
Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
As per State of Oregon DHS and DPSST regulations
Drug Disqualifiers: Per NFPA 1582 Requirements
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful applicants who receive a job offer will then begin the background check process which includes:
The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627.
The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)
to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.
The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The City of McMinnville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA,) Flexible Spending Account, life and long-term disability insurance (city-paid and supplemental,) paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, and employer-paid participation in the State of (PERS.)
These benefits packages may vary between bargaining unit members (union) and general service (non-union) employees. McMinnville police officers are represented by and McMinnville firefighters are represented by the
Sick leave is available to all City of McMinnville employees, regardless of their classification.
Location : McMinnville, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2023-00133
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Administration and Operations
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
This posting is open until filled. Single Role Paramedics work a Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm shift with paid Holidays off.
Salary Information: $55,344.00 - $68,760.00 Annually
Contact Information:
Donna Fleischman - Office Manager
503-435-5800
The Department is a state-of-the-art combination department consisting of Firefighter / EMS positions, a strong roster of volunteer firefighter/emergency medical technicians; and a Fire and Life Safety Division. McMinnville Fire staffs five full-service ambulances and one Fire Engine with fully qualified Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. A busy EMS system provides many opportunities for skills development. Fire services encompass an area of 97 square miles from two stations. The Ambulance Service Area encompasses 450 square miles and includes McMinnville, five smaller cities, and rural areas.
The City of McMinnville is located in the western portion of Oregon's agriculturally rich Willamette Valley on U.S. Highway 99 W. David and Jean Vokac, in their book, "The Great Towns of Oregon," rated McMinnville as the No, 2 city in the state for its high livability. They cited McMinnville's scenic beauty, historic, tree- lined downtown district, the Evergreen Aviation Museum, excellent parks, and the City's cultural viability as major factors in their decision. They described McMinnville as "genteel sophistication with deep Eastern roots." McMinnville's population is nearly 35,000 with an annual growth rate over the past ten years of approximately 3 percent.
Essential Job Functions
Paramedics work under the general supervision of a duty Battalion Chief or Fire Captain. Paramedics may be the lead paramedic at emergency scenes and as such will provide direction to others in the coordination of patient care. Other coordination or supervision of the work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Qualifications
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes or lawfully able to work in the US
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OREGON State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Per NFPA 1582 Requirements
Academy Certification: Possession of EMT-Paramedic; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications; possession of Oregon Paramedic License
Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
As per State of Oregon DHS and DPSST regulations
Drug Disqualifiers: Per NFPA 1582 Requirements
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States
Successful applicants who receive a job offer will then begin the background check process which includes:
- A thorough background investigation
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical examination
- Drug test
The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627.
The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)
to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.
The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
- Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The City of McMinnville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA,) Flexible Spending Account, life and long-term disability insurance (city-paid and supplemental,) paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, and employer-paid participation in the State of (PERS.)
These benefits packages may vary between bargaining unit members (union) and general service (non-union) employees. McMinnville police officers are represented by and McMinnville firefighters are represented by the
Sick leave is available to all City of McMinnville employees, regardless of their classification.
