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QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years
of age at time of application deadline. Must be a citizen of the United
States. Must have good moral character and habits, which may be
substantiated by a confidential background investigation. Must be in
good physical and emotional health. Must have a fluent command of
written and spoken English, and have legible handwriting. Must have no
felonies on his/her criminal record, excluding minor traffic
violations.
SUMMARY
The role of the Paramedic is to provide
emergency medical care to the sick and injured. The Paramedic is an
integral part of the Fire/EMS team and will be integrated with the
daily duties of fire service personnel. Normal work schedule is 24
hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off duty. Employees may be asked to
be available for recall on their off-duty time during especially
hazardous periods. Occasionally, members may also be asked to work
overtime to cover shift vacancies.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED. One year of
classes from a college or technical school. Minimum two years of
experience working for a 911 dispatched emergency medical service
agency.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess current Texas Class C driver's
license and be eligible to obtain Texas Class B driver's license. Must
be certified through the Texas Department of State Health Services as
an EMT-P or Licensed Paramedic. Must have current American Heart
Association or equivalent CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification. Must have
PHTLS or ITLS certification. All of these licenses and/or
certifications must be maintained throughout employment. Certification
by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Firefighter Basic or
higher is preferred, but not required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $48,438.00
Health/Dental Insurance: Blue Cross Blue
Shield, 100% employee, 50% family/spouse
Retirement: 403b Retirement Plan, 2:1 match
up to 5% employee contribution.
PTO: 240 hours
Life Insurance: $75,000
Uniforms: Provided by department.
Application
Instructions
1. Download and print the following documents:
Job Description
Application
Disqualifiers
Checklist
2. Ensure you meet requirements for
position and assemble application packet as stated on checklist.
3. Mail your application and supporting
documents to:
Buda Fire Department Human Resources Department
PO Box 1159
Buda, Texas 78610
Or
Drop off application and supporting
documents to the main station:
Buda Fire Department
209 FM 2770
Buda, Texas 78610
Please do NOT fax applications!
Equal Opportunity Employer.
