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12-15-2004, 10:38 PM
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Position: Emergency Response Technician I
Location: Fire/EMS Department
Announcement Number: 04-152
Salary Range: $36,285 - $60,051
Closing Date: January 03, 2005

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Response Technician I, R01. Recruits are trained in the Fire/EMS Training Academy as Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B). This position is entry-level firefighter/paramedic trainee level (rescue and basic life support) work responsible for combating and preventing fires, operating and maintaining Fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and quarters; providing first aid, and advanced basic support and transporting patients. This work may expose incumbents to hazardous conditions/situations and includes the operation of emergency vehicles and equipment. After successfully completing the Fire/EMS Training Academy, employees will be given the opportunity to enter into a paramedic-training program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)
· Performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Firefighter series including responding to medical and fire suppression emergencies; connects and lays hose lines; operates hose nozzles and other fire extinguishing appliances; raises, lowers and climbs ladders; uses hand tools; makes forcible entry into building, enters burning building and performs in necessary suppression activities.
· Provides basic life support, first responder and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by state and county regulatory agencies.
· Applies modern techniques relative to fire code enforcement, interpretation and inspection; assists in hydrant and hose testing.
· Drives, operates, inspects, maintains and cleans fire apparatus and/or other vehicles; assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms; assists in maintaining apparatus, equipment, station and grounds; ensures adequate stock levels and proper operation of equipment and supplies; performs routine housekeeping duties.
· Participates in fire drills and training exercises.
· Conducts fire prevention programs in schools.
· Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, management and staff, and the public.
· Assists the higher-level paramedics in advanced life support situations.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education; must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment; must have a valid driver’s license prior to appointment and be able to establish employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 after conditional employment offer.

BENEFITS:
Uniforms and Equipment Supplied by Fire/EMS Department
Annual Leave 13 days per year for the first three (3) years 20 days per year after three (3) years26 days per year after fifteen (15) years
Personal Leave 3 days per year
Holidays 13 per year (Plus Inauguration Day every four years)
Sick Leave 15 days per year
Military Leave 15 days per year to employees who are reservists or member of the National Reserve or Guard ordered to active duty or active training duty
Life Insurance Paid by County Government
Medical Benefits County pays 75% of cost under POS; 80% of cost under HMO
Veteran Benefits First 13 months of training
Retirement 20 year service retirement with 60% of salary based on final two years of service
Employee Assistance Program 24/7 availability
Credit Union Eligible to become a member of the Prince George’s Employees Federal Credit Union

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:
· Written Examination
· Physical Abilities Test
· Completion and submission of a Personal History Statement
· Background Investigation
· Oral Board
· Conditional Offer of Employment
· Psychological Screening
· Medical Examination – complete physical
· Final Offer of Employment
· Graduation from the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Training Academy

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; poor driving record; felony conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical standards; inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/ or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Fire/EMS Department.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following:
· EMT-P, National Registry certification
· Successful completion of paramedic course work
· EMT-B certification
· Successful completion of a minimum of nine (9) college credits
· Successful completion of college placement examination

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Applicants who meet the minimum education requirements will be notified of the date, time and location for the written examination.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY:
N/A

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.


CLOSING DATE:
All completed applications (walk-in, postal mail, e-mail and courier mail) MUST be received in the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations by 5:00 p.m., on January 03, 2005.

Forward completed applications to:
THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL&LABOR RELATIONS
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, MD 20774
Internet Address: www.co.pg.md.us

UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Applications can be obtained at the Office of Personnel, any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System, downloaded, or you may apply online.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

SkyMedic
12-26-2004, 01:58 AM
Whats up with the position they had not to long ago where you can be only a paramedic and get credit in salary and retirment for your years as a medic? I like fire as much as the next person but why waste time in an academy if your mostly gonna ride the medic unit...lol?