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2008/03/07

City of Huntington Beach

Position Title: FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
Position Type: Firefighter/EMT (Basic or Paramedic)
Closed date: 09/07/2008
Job Description
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Invites Applications for the Position of:
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
$5,588 - $6,921 per month*
The City of Huntington Beach Fire Department is seeking career minded individuals who are prepared for a long-term career in the fire service profession. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and multi-cultural skills, have a strong commitment to community involvement, as well as have a good understanding of basic teaching techniques. Foreign language fluency (especially Spanish or Vietnamese) is desirable. The City anticipates filling several vacancies. Current and future vacancies will be filled from the eligibility list established from this recruitment and examination process.

The Huntington Beach Fire Department is staffed by 185 members, of which 137 are sworn. We provide Firefighter Paramedics with opportunities to gain exposure in a wide variety of fire service activities (e.g. hazardous materials, SWAT paramedics, fire prevention and arson investigation). We are proud to manage a regional fire training center and the City Emergency Operating Center. The Huntington Beach Fire Department holds the honor of being rated a “Class 1” Department by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Complete application instructions, minimum qualifications, and information on the testing process and schedule are available on the City’s website.

Job Requirements
Salary Information
Salary: $5,588 - $6,921* per month

Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California 92648

How To Apply
The application filing period is March 3 - March 30, 2008.
APPLY ONLINE:
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/jobs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Must apply online by the posted deadline. No walkins or mailins will be permitted. All communication with candidates will be sent via email, therefore, please include correct email address on your application. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination on April 12, 2008.

*The salary range is scheduled to progressively increase up to $6,489-$8,039 per month through June 2011. In addition, numerous certification pays are available.


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