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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ABOUT THE POSITION</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>We are accepting and reviewing </b><b>applications for this</b></div><div><b>
recruitment for a tentative February 2027</b><b> Academy.</b></div><br>
Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic? Interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive fire district?<br>
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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated Firefighter/Paramedics who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training (employees and the community), and cutting edge technology. We have it all here &ndash; residential, commercial, manufacturing, wildland, freeways, EMS, not to mention the occasional pet rescue, which will constantly challenge you and enhance your knowledge and skills.<br>
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This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through participation in projects, committees, training, education, and specialty teams (HazMat, Rescue, CERT, and more). We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities for you to stay current on training requirements, trends, and technology.<br>
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Plus, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a great work schedule (See the Benefits tab for additional information). The District prioritizes employee mental and physical wellness and provides comprehensive Wellness Fitness evaluations annually for District employees.<br>
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Salary while on shift includes a holiday differential, FLSA differential, as well as a Paramedic differential. Differentials will be applied when serving in a paramedic/shift assignment after successful completion of the recruit academy and paramedic provisional assignment.<br>
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<b><i>Work Schedule: </i></b>Firefighter/Paramedics work a 48x96 schedule.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ABOUT THE DISTRICT</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a population of 194,607. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>The following minimum qualifications are required:</b><br>
<b>PLEASE ATTACH REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES TO APPLICATION:</b></p><ul><li>
Must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license with ACLS certification at time of appointment.</li><li>
Must complete a California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy.</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age.</li><li>
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.</li><li>
Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District. Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver&rsquo;s license with applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary period.</li><li>
A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.</li></ul>
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<b>The following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined below:</b><ul><li>
Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer. CPAT not required for lateral appointments.</li><li>
Current PHTLS or ITLS <b><i>and </i></b>PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional offer of employment.</li><li>
Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS Academy.</li></ul>
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<b>HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
The following qualifications are highly desirable. To ensure these certifications are considered during the application review, a copy of the certifications must be submitted, along with the required supporting documentation, at the time of application.<ul><li>
Firefighter II certification, Auto Extrication, Firefighter Survival, RIC Operations,</li><li>
HazMat FRO, Rescue Systems I, Confined Space Operations, Driver/Operator 1A, EVOC</li></ul>
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**NOTE: FOR OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS OUTLINED BELOW:</i></b></div>
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Must possess a valid National Registry certification and valid ACLS certification at time of appointment. Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic license by time of appointment.</li><li>
Must complete a Firefighter I Academy in another State or the Department of Defense (DoD) with an IFSAC and/or Pro Board seal. You will be required to provide proof of Firefighter I Academy completion. If the Firefighter I Academy completion certificate is issued by another State or the DoD you will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro Board seals showing you are certified to Firefighter I and HazMat Awareness/FRO.</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age.</li><li>
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.</li><li>
A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.</li></ul>
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<b>The following minimum qualifications are also required as outlined below:</b><br>
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Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months, by time of conditional offer. CPAT not required for lateral appointments.</li><li>
Current PHTLS or ITLS <b><i>and </i></b>PALS or PEPP certifications required by time of conditional offer of employment.</li><li>
Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District. Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial driver&rsquo;s license with applicable endorsements will be required by end of probationary period.</li><li>
Must reside in California no more than 200 road miles of the Fire District Boundary by completion of the Fire/EMS Academy.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer.</div><div></div><div><br>
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. <b><i>Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at:</i></b><i> </i>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire<i>.</i></div><p><b>
Interview and Skills Testing Dates will be the week of April 20th for applicants invited to participate.</b></p><p><b><i>
The</i></b><b><i> application and required certification documents </i></b><b><i>must be completed and submitted</i></b><b><i> together.</i></b></p><p>
Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph,, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.</p>
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628 or via email at hr@srvfire.ca.gov.<br>
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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.</div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>Hours:</b> 48 x 96 shift schedule.<br>
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<b>Vacation</b>: Accumulation rate increases with length of service. The initial rate is 14 hours per month.<br>
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<b>Sick Leave</b>: Accumulated at the rate of 18 hours per month indefinitely during tenure of career.<br>
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<b>Insurance</b>: Medical benefits are provided through CalPERS and include several PPO or HMO options. The District currently contributes 92% of monthly premiums for employee and dependent medical up to an established cap, and 100% for employee and dependent dental, vision, and EAP insurance, as well as 100% for life insurance for the employee only. <br>
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<b>Retirement</b>: Pension benefits are provided by Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA). Firefighter/Paramedics are classified as Safety Members. Eligibility and classification into the retirement system will be determined by CCCERA pursuant to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) guidelines. Dependent upon CCCERA classification, employee retirement contributions will be determined pursuant to either PEPRA or District guidelines.<br>
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For more information on Benefits available for employees of San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, click on the link below:<br>
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https://firedepartment.org/our-district/human-resources/benefit-summary</p></div></div></div>

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