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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailCapital City Fire Rescue has overseen the CARES program for its sixth year now. While continuing to expand our scope to increasingly help our community we are simultaneously providing training and opportunities to grow for our employees. CARES works as a team. We have a unique opportunity to help our community help one another and ourselves all at the same time. We look forward to working with those with the same desires.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for EMTs or someone who would like to become an EMT with experience working with vulnerable populations and who enjoy serving and working for the public. Patience and compassion in working with Juneaus most vulnerable populations is essential. If this is you and you are able to work well both independently and as part of a team then come join the CARES team at Capital City Fire Rescue.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works 12-hour shifts from 8:00 AM 8:00 PM or 8:00 PM 8:00 AM. You will work 3 shifts the first week with 4 days off then 4 shifts the next week with 3 days off. Work location is based out of the CARES Sobering Center located at St. Vincent De Paul.
This position is the basic entry-level into the Community Assistance Response & Emergency Services section within the Fire Department. Under the general direction of the CARES Program Manager you will respond to calls for service treating our most vulnerable populations that are suffering the impacts of drug and alcohol abuse. This position operates CARES transport vehicles or ambulances and works both independently and with other emergency medical services personnel. After assessing the general condition of impaired ill or injured individuals you will provide care and transportation to the most appropriate facility. When transported to the Sobering Center monitoring and reassessing is an essential part of duties. Those in this position will be provided with the opportunity and training to achieve their EMT I certification if they are not already certified and their Fire Fighter I certification if this is something they desire.
Community Health ETT (Range 722)
$22.55 - $25.28 Depending on qualifications (DOQ)
Education:
High School graduation or valid GED certificate.
Other:
Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Certification(s):
Valid Emergency Trauma Technician Certification within four (4) weeks of appointment and for continued employment. *Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher within one year of appointment.
Note:
Employees must advance from the Emergency Trauma Technician level to the Emergency Medical Technician I level once they obtain the required certifications meet performance standards and meet minimum qualifications of the higher level. The Department may provide ETT Certification training to the applicant upon receipt of conditional job offer.
Community Health EMT I (Range 724)
$25.38 - $28.43 Depending on qualifications (DOQ)
Education:
High School graduation or valid GED certificate.
Other:
Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Certification(s):
Certification by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Medical Technician I or higher at time of appointment and for continued employment.
NOTE:
A background check will be required of all applicants prior to a final job offer. Applicants will be asked to complete a Wavier and Authorization to Release Information and Records. If an applicant has a conviction in their history the information will be reviewed in collaboration with Human Resources in accordance with 3 PR 025.
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates qualifications.
If hired at the lower level the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager:Leah Rowitsch
Phone Number: Ext. 4328
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way Juneau AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
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