CITY OF MUKILTEO FIRE DEPARTMENT
LATERAL PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
Pay Range for 2012: $5,374 – $6,601 (Current Contract in Mediation)
Return Application by: DECEMBER 31, 2013
Personnel: The Mukilteo Fire Department is staffed by 29.5 full-time career personnel, including 25 in IAFF Local 3482.
Fire Stations: Two operational stations staffed with full-time cross-staffing fire and EMS vehicles.
Fire Apparatus: 3 engines, 2 EMS BLS, 1 EMS ALS, and 4 staff vehicles.
Services Provided: Fire Suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS), EMS Basic Life Support (BLS), Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue responses, Life Safety Inspections, and Community Education Services to the community
QUALIFICATION & LICENSES: Must possess current Washington State or National Registry EMP-P Paramedic Certification; IFSAC Firefighter 1 Certification, ACLS certified, PALS certified, and 12 consecutive months experience full-time during the past 36 months; 21 years of age; U.S. Citizen; Washington State Driver’s License within 30 days of hire; High School graduate or GED.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are to be received by DECEMBER 31, 2013. Click on website for complete application packet. [http://www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us/]
SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant’s skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on a Civil Service eligibility list.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: Benefits detailed within Application Packet.
CITY OF MUKILTEO, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Return Application by: 12/31/2013
1. APPLICATION PACKETS – Thereis no fee for application submittal.
• May be dropped off at: Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275, Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-5:00PM and Friday 7:30AM – 4:30PM, OR
• May be mailed to:
– City of Mukilteo
– Civil Service Commission
– 11930 Cyrus Way
– Mukilteo, WA 98275
• Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with the selection process (i.e., travel, etc.)
2. Complete the following required materials:
• City of Mukilteo Application for Employment – go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us for application.
• Form 001 – Personal History Questionnaire with Required Documents – multiple pages.
• Form 002 – Waiver of Liability and Release
3. Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant’s skills, training, and experience for the position. After successfully passing all Civil Service requirements, you will be numerically ranked on a Civil Service eligibility list based on a composite score from the Oral Board. Your name may remain on this list for 6 (six) months or until the list is revoked by the Civil Service Commission.
4. You will receive written notification of all changes in the status of your application by the Civil Service Examiner.
5. When there is an opening in the Department, the Mukilteo Fire Department will process the top candidates from the eligibility lists. Background screening will be conducted, which could result in an offer of employment.
6. If hired, the applicant will serve a 12 month probationary period and must successfully complete certification as a Journeyman Firefighter for Washington State.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Union represented position in IAFF Local 3482
Salary: Pay Range/month for 2012: $5,374 – 6,601 (Current contract in Mediation)
Benefits:
Vacation: First through 5th year – earn 104 hours per year (40-hour employees)
– earn 145.6 hours per year (24-hour employees)
However, at set intervals the rate graduates to
– 160 hours maximum per year for 40-hour employees
– 216 hours maximum per year for 24-hour employees
Sick Leave: Accrue sick leave at 8 hours per month
Holidays: 6 paid shift holidays a year with up to three cashed out
Retirement: Firefighter/Paramedics are enrolled in the LEOFF II (Law Enforcement Officer and Fire Fighters) State Retirement System
Insurance: Firefighter/Paramedics and families are covered by medical, dental, life insurance and vision plans offered through the City.
Deferred Compensation: In lieu of Social Security contributions, the Employer contributes an amount equal to 2.22% of the employee’s base salary monthly to the MEBT plan. An additional amount up to 2.22% of the employee’s monthly base salary will be matched one dollar from the Employer for every two dollars contributed by the employee (no more than 4.44% will be contributed by the Employer).
Education: City offers education tuition reimbursement and compensation.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or an offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
Answer all questions completely and accurately. All statements in this questionnaire are subject to verification. Incorrect statements may disqualify you from further consideration. If space provided is inadequate, add another page and identify additional information by item number. When completed, this questionnaire with COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING PERTINENT DOCUMENTS must be returned with the City of Mukilteo Application for Employment form and other required information.
Complete and return the required material:
1. City Application
2. Form 001 – Personal History Questionnaire with required documents
3. Form 002 – Waiver of Liability and Release
Please provide COPIES ONLY:
4. Birth Certificate
5. High School/GED Diploma
6. College Transcripts/Information
7. Military Service Discharge (DD-214 form)
8. Social Security Card
9. Fire Academy or FF 1 Certificate (if you have one)
10. Drivers’ License
11. EMT/Paramedic Certificate
12. ACLS Certification
13. PALS Certification
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