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Agency Added: 01/25/2010
Last updated: 07/13/2010
Ocean Shores Fire Department - FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ocean Shores Fire Department - Firefighter/Paramedic
MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF...
CATEGORY REQUIREMENT APPLICATION TEST HIRE
AGE 21 X
US CITIZEN Yes X
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD/GED Yes X
VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE Yes, Washington State Driver's License X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS AN ADULT None allowed X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS A JUVENILE None X
ABILITY TO READ & SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Yes X
VISION REQUIREMENTS Must pass vision exam as part of medical examination. X
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT None
EMT CERTIFICATION N/A
FIREFIGHTER 1 CERTIFICATION Yes, or equivalent. X
PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION Yes X
PRIOR FF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED N/A
MULTIPLE SCORES FROM SAME APPLICANT We consider the highest score received within the past one year
OUR AGENCY WILL REQUEST/ACCESS CANDIDATE'S DATA & SCORES On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur - end of July 2010

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS - APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Driving
  • Will review driving record.
    • Drug Use
  • No convictions, will consider others on an individual basis.
    • Criminal Activity
  • Any adult felony convictions.
  • Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
  • Unlawful sexual misconduct.
  • Will review others.
    • Employment
  • Will review terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
  • Will review been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
  • Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
  • Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
  • Will review others.
    • Financial
  • Will review failure to pay income tax or child support.
  • Current credit accounts or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

    • PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Ocean Shores Fire Department at 360-289-3611 and ask to speak to Courtney Beebe.

    COMMUNITY INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT INFORMATION
    Ocean Shores is a 6,000 acre peninsula located on Washington's central Pacific coast approximately 75 miles west of Olympia. The peninsula's western shoreline offers six miles of sandy beaches. The city also enjoys 23 miles of interconnecting lakes and canals which offer year round boating and exceptional fishing opportunites. Ocean Shores was developed in 1960 and continues to be Washington's most visited seaside destination. The Ocean Shores Fire Department is a progressive department dedicated to the welfare of the people we serve and to each other. We provide services in fire suppression, emergency medical services, (advanced life support), rescue services, fire prevention, hazardous materials, public education, disaster mitigation, and participate with the Surf Rescue and Dive Teams. We are a combination career/volunteer department. Area coverage is 161 square miles which includes Fire District 7 and 16. We currently have 4 ambulances, 3 pump engines, 1 ladder truck , and 1 brush truck. We moved into our new facility in November 2009. The Ocean Shores Fire Department ran 2116 calls in 2009.

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Ocean Shores Fire Department - FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
    585 Point Brown Ave NW
    PO Box 100
    Ocean Shores, WA 98569
    Phone: 360-289-3611

    AREA INFORMATION
    POPULATIONCOUNTYDEPT. SIZE
    5,000 Grays Harbor 11 career, 15 volunteer, 2 admin incl. Chief

    CURRENT HIRING STATUS
    The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

    Number of vacancies: 1 Immediate opening

    SALARY INFORMATIONBENEFIT INFORMATION
    Starting salary January 1, 2010 -$4,796.36 plus CPI per Union contract Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage; Life and Disability Insurance; LEOFF Retirement System; Deferred Compensation Plan; Holiday Pay; Vacation and Sick Leave; Training/Educational Opportunities; Department Provided Uniforms; Three Shift/Modified Detroit Schedule/14 Kelly Days per Year.

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