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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civilian Fire Marshal. The primary role of the ACFM is to serve as technical assistant to the Civilian Fire Marshal interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the fire, building and municipal codes of the city particularly as they pertain to fire and life safety of new construction and fire protection systems; manage the Fire Protection Engineering Unit of the Department of Public Safety; and serve as the primary liaison with the design community.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is September 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $139,278.00 - $163,855.00 Annually

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for the Public Safety Officer - In Training. The position of Public Safety Officer-In Training is a non-sworn, training classification while incumbents are attending the police and fire academies. Upon successful completion of the police academy, incumbents will be promoted to the sworn, training position of Public Safety Officer I. Upon successful completion of all required training, incumbents will be promoted to the sworn position of Public Safety Officer II.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 6% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2.7% at 57 retirement plan. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, current dated within 30 days DMV printout, current dated within one year of application T-Score, and current dated within one year CPAT card. The position opens January 14, 2019 and will remain open continuously. For complete information regarding this opportunity, go to sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs.

 Salary: $104,353.60 - $120,785.60 Annually

FIREFIGHTER I OR II – PARAMEDIC QUALIFIED

Annual Potential Compensation Firefighter I:  $102,556 - $124,421

Annual Potential Compensation Firefighter II:  $107,630 - $130,590

(See Compensation and Benefits Section for Details)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The goal of the Fire Department is to provide effective and efficient fire suppression, rescue and medical response with properly trained and equipped firefighters and paramedics.  Gilroy is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 55,000 residents.  The Gilroy Fire Department serves the community from 3 stations which are strategically located throughout the city and responds to approximately 5,500 calls per year. Gilroy Firefighters work a 48/96 schedule and complete a variety of tasks such as structural/wild land fire response, vehicle accidents, EMS calls, public service calls, fire safety inspections, public education demonstrations and fire station tours. Additionally, firefighters conduct in-service training as well as performing routine tasks such as testing, inspecting and maintaining equipment, fire apparatus, and fire stations. Although the department has grown, it still remains family oriented and our members enjoy the positive relationship they have built with the community.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THE GILROY FIRE DEPARTMENT:

• Opportunity to be part of a team delivering advanced life support
• Opportunity to serve in a full service fire department
• Opportunity to continue professional growth through a variety of programs
• Opportunity to have positive interactions with members of the community who highly value the work of the fire department
• Opportunity to be a part of a family oriented, close knit, culture.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction of the Fire Captain, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus equipment, station equipment and the Fire station facility.  Respond to fires, medical-aid related calls, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other requests for emergency service as well as non-emergency public service requests.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Respond to fires, medical-aid related calls, hazardous material incidents, rescues, and other requests for emergency service as well as non-emergency public service requests.
2. Operate all Fire department apparatus and equipment and assist with mitigating emergency and non-emergency incidents.
3. Test and maintain fire apparatus, equipment and facilities.
4. Is familiar with city streets and response routes.
5. Participate in related training programs.
6. Conduct fire safety inspections and public education presentations as necessary.
7. Administer staff assignments and special projects.
8. Initiate service requisitions for apparatus, equipment and facility maintenance.
9. Subject to recall on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.
10. As assigned, assume the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Engineer.
11. Duties may include the operation of a vehicle designed and operated for transportation of ill and injured persons, equipped and staffed to provide first aid or life support measures to be applied during transport.
12. Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List by meeting the entry-level Firefighter candidate requirements and passing the written and physical ability testing elements.
2. Education:
   1. Firefighter II Education Requirement:  equivalent to graduation from high school plus the completion of at least 60 college semester units, or equivalent college unit hours, from an accredited college or university (with equivalency determination made at the sole discretion of the City of Gilroy) in academic coursework (i.e. English, math, history, science, business, fire science, social science, health, etc.).
   2. Firefighter I Education Requirement:  Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
3. Be at least 18 years of age.
4. Possess a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certification at time of application.
5. Possess at time of application, and maintain, a valid California Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license. Once hired, required to maintain the Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding.
6. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).  Obtain and maintain a Firefighter endorsement within 18 months from the date of hire.
7. Must be able to complete an 18 month probationary period which includes skills testing at various intervals and also includes skills tests related to driving and operating various types of apparatus,
8. Must successfully complete a recruit academy that includes, but is not limited to, physical conditioning and skills-performance testing elements.
9. Willingness to continue education and training by taking additional courses, attending seminars and workshops, supplemented by individual study.
10. Be able to meet the current medical standards for a Firefighter, and be free from any physical condition which might adversely affect the ability to perform the duties of a City of Gilroy Firefighter.
11. Pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check for employment.
12. Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test.
13. Participate in and pass the City’s bi-annual physical fitness program.
14. Meet the residency requirement of residing within ninety (90) minutes travel time from any fire station, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.
15. All bargaining unit employees hired after January 1, 2004 shall sign a physical condition and tobacco use contract restricting their use of all types of tobacco (Article VII, Section V Local 2805 MOU).
16. Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).