Job Summary

Salary: (Includes 9% Paramedic Premium)
Hourly: $27.43 - $34.61
Monthly: $6,655.74 - $8,398.09 (based on 56-hour work week)
Yearly: $79,868.88 – $100,777.08

TENTATIVE IAFF AGREEMENT:
Pending ratification of a tentative contractual bargaining agreement by IAFF Local 314, the following will be effective July 1st, 2023, thru June 30th, 2026.

• Hourly: $29.93 – $39.31 (10% Paramedic Premium Included)
• Monthly: $7,262.20 - $9,538.84
• Yearly: $87,146.40 – $114,466.05
• 1:3:2:3 Shift Schedule (Beginning July 1st 2024)
• 15 Kelly days (1 every 8 shifts)
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) - post-Employment Health Care – Beginning January 1, 2024 – ( Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (wscff.org) )

The City of Salem Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic. This recruitment will be used to fill up to 20 vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future hires. Salem Fire Department is seeking self-motivated Firefighter/Paramedics to join our organization.

Fire experience is not required, new Paramedics as well as experienced. Firefighter/Paramedics are encouraged to apply. Posted pay rate includes 9% EMT-P additional premium pay per hour.

Anyone with a desire to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in the Fire Service is encouraged to apply.

Benefits / Incentives:

• 24hr on duty – 48hrs off duty Work Schedule
• 12 Kelly Shifts / Year
• 13 Vacation Shifts / Year
• 144 hrs. / Year Accrued Sick Leave
• 6% City Paid PERS pick up (Including IAP deferral)
• Comprehensive Health Care Package
• Annual NFPA 1582 Firefighter Physicals
• 5% Bilingual Incentive if Qualified
• Peer Team
• Health and Wellness Team
• Honor Guard

Specialized Team Incentives When Assigned

• 1% ARFF
• 4% Hazardous Materials Team
• 1% Technical Rescue/USAR Team
• 1% Water Rescue Team
• 2.5% SWAT Medic

What Are the Minimum Qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a competitive testing process including physical fitness testing, oral, written, medical, and psychological assessments, and an extensive background investigation.
• Current certification as an Oregon Paramedic, or National Registry certification as a Paramedic and the ability to qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity, or possession of EMT-P from another state and qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity. Minimum licensure requirements for Oregon Paramedic can be found in the Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
• For non-Oregon Certified Paramedics - the Oregon State Health Authority determines equivalencies; you can contact them at 971-673-1222 or visit their website at Oregon Reciprocity. Applicants are responsible for obtaining forms or information from this agency. Please start this process as early as possible.
• Must complete CPAT testing prior and attach scores to your application before the job posting's closing date. See the "How Can I Apply?" section for more details on how to complete this step.

What are the Preferred Qualifications?

• NFPA Driver.
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) or equivalent.
• Bilingual skills.

Following application review, qualified applicants with complete applications will be invited to the paramedic skills assessment and evaluation process.

Selection Plan Includes:

• FireTEAM written examination from NTN.
• Review of job application and completeness of all documentation required in the announcement.
• Interviews and Paramedic skills evaluation.
• CPAT Physical Agility Test offered by National Training Site.
• Chief's interview.

Finalists who successfully complete the selection process will go through an extensive background investigation, medical and psychological assessment, and drug testing after a conditional job offer. City of Salem is a drug free workplace, including marijuana.

Virtual testing available for out of State or area candidates

Where can I find out more about the position?

• Go to City of Salem Website
• For more information on benefits, specialty pays, paid time off etc., go to the link below for access the IAAF Contract: 2019-2022

About us:
Go to the City of Salem Website

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

EEO/Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

FireTEAM Written Exam and CPAT Testing

• Submit a City of Salem job application on City's website, attach your resume, five year-court certified driving records obtained from DMV, and current Paramedic certification by the close date.
• Complete the FireTEAM written examination administered by National Testing Network (NTN) test must be taken and completed by the time of submission of the application. Register and take the test . The candidate must indicate Salem Fire Department as a point of application with NTN.
• Complete the CPAT administered by National Testing Network (NTN). This physical agility must be taken and completed by the time of submission of the application. Register and take the CPAT . The candidate must indicate Salem Fire Department as a point of application with NTN.
• Completion of the FireTEAM written examination, CPAT ,EMS Paramedic skills assessment and a panel interview.
• Complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account on NTN.PHQ must be completed by the time of application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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