Firemedic Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4621264) Apply  Firemedic Salary $53,948.00 - $86,370.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02673 Department Fire and Emergency Services Opening Date 08/19/2024 Closing Date 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary ************** THIS IS NOT THE ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER POSITION ************** Job Description This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing. Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. + This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting. Grade The Grade for this position is FF233. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. + $53,948 - $70,990 Starting Salary + $55,566 - $73,119 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree + $57,184 - $75,249 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree Incentive: + $2,000 Hiring Incentive within first year of employment - This is for new Gwinnett County employees only (not rehires). Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + High School Diploma, or G.E.D. (copy must be attached to application); + Valid Driver's License, equivalent to GA class C or higher; + Must secure GA Basic Firefighter Certification during 1st year of employment; + Must secure NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification during 1st year of employment; + YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ( copy must be attached to application ): + National Registry Paramedic + State of Georgia Paramedic To be considered for this position, you must attach: (1) a copy of your High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate AND (2) current Paramedic certification card with this application. **YOU MUST HAVE STATE OF GEORGIA PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL JOB OFFER** For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18713&headerfooter=0) . Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/fireandemergencyservices) Benefits Offered **Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Paid by Department** **Responder Health** Direct mental health referral program for First Responders, Essential Workers and Family. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 I agree to answer each of the following questions honestly and thoroughly. I understand that the information I provide will be verified throughout the hiring process. + Yes + No 02 Are you 18 years old or older? + Yes + No 03 Do you presently hold a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 04 Do you have National Registry Paramedic certification? + Yes + No 05 If yes, please provide the Certificate number and expiration date. In order for this certificate to be considered, you must attach a copy of your certificate to your application. If no, you must write "N/A". 06 Do you have State of Georgia Paramedic certification? + Yes + No 07 If yes, please provide the Certificate number and expiration date. In order for this certificate to be considered, you must attach a copy of your certificate to your application. If no, you must write "N/A". Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com