Firefighter Position

Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

 

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Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Last updated on August 18, 2024
PST Partner Agency since January 08, 2024

Vacancy: 1

Important Information


“PLEASE NOTE:   If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Port Angeles Fire Department at 360-417-4652 and ask to speak to Joel McKeen Assistant Chief.

Community Information

COVID-19 Vaccination required at time of employment.

Department Information

The City of Port Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/PM. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies as well as establish an eligibility list to fill several additional anticipated positions to become open in 2024. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below is encouraged to apply.

Entry Level or Lateral Transfer Firefighter/Paramedic

Application Period: On-Going

Salary DOE: $82,038-$111,577.46 per year.

Requirements:

Lateral Transfer Firefighter/Paramedic:

Experience and Training

  • Two years’ experience as a Firefighter, Paramedic, or Firefighter-Paramedic, with at least one year as a full-time career Firefighter-Paramedic with a public agency.
  • High school diploma or GED required. An Associate’s degree or higher in Fire Science, Paramedic Technology, or related field(s) preferred.

License or Certificates:

  • Washington Paramedic certification required within 6 months of hire date. National Registry Paramedics or Paramedics registered in another state must meet the Washington State Paramedic requirements and are responsible for applying for reciprocity to ensure they have a Washington State Paramedic certification within 6 months of hire date. You can view reciprocity information via the Washington State Department of Health website. A provisional license would not meet this requirement.
  • IFSAC/Pro Board HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II or eligible to challenge.
  • Valid Washington driver’s license or, the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.


Area Information

County: Clallam
Population: 19,448
# of Staff: 27 career, 15 volunteer

Hiring Status

Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic has 1 vacancy.

The City of Port Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/PM. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill several positions as they become open in 2024. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below is encouraged to apply.

There is currently 1 vancancy with more expected this year.

Salary Information

Salary DOE: $82,038.99-$111,577.46 per year - 2022 Salary Scale + Reduction of Hours Pay - (Currently in contract negotiations w/anticipated wage increases for 2023 (retroactive), 2024, and 2025).

Benefit Information

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage. Other benefits include a deferred compensation program, section 125 flexible-spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Retirement benefits are provided through Washington State Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters Retirement System (LEOFF II).

Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below

Candidates must have successfully completed a CPAT within the previous 12 months to be considered.

If CPAT is from another testing agency a copy of the certificate must be submitted to PAFD prior to the oral interview.

Condition of hire includes successful completion of the CPAT.

Minimum Age 18
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington driver’s license or, the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
College Requirement Two years education and/or experience required. Emergency medicine, firefighting, or related experience may be combined with related college coursework in Emergency Medicine or Fire Science to add up to the two years.

An Associate’s degree or higher in Fire Science, Paramedic Technology, or related field(s) preferred.
Paramedic Certification Must currently be a Washington or NREMT certified Paramedic or currently enrolled in an accredited Paramedic Training Program to apply. If currently enrolled in an accredited Paramedic training program; you must be eligible for certification within 6 months of testing date for consideration.


Other Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 3 times in a lifetime, and no use within the past 5 years.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic History of restriction, denial or revoked of medical licensure or certification.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Automatic Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.
Other
Automatic

COVID-19 Vaccination Required. You must provide proof of vaccination at time of employment.

Contact Information

Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

102 East 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362 Clallam County
360-417-4650

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below


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