EMS Provider/Medic (Single Role) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4823367) Apply  EMS Provider/Medic (Single Role) Salary See Position Description Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 241200040 Department Fire Department Division Fire Fighting/Suppression Services Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit Fire + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary EMS Provider/Medic (Single Role) p erforms responsible technical work in the administration of and response to emergency and/or non-emergency medical care, providing advanced life support treatment and transport of patients, under established policies, protocols, and guidelines. Work also involves operating emergency equipment; as well as maintaining and cleaning all appropriate EMS apparatus and equipment. Work is performed under general supervision of and reports to a Fire Captain. The preferred hiring amount for this position is $64,272.00 annually, which includes built-in overtime and holiday pay, based on 2,184 annual hours. Lateral hires from career Fire/EMS or EMS agencies may qualify for a higher starting pay. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Essential Responsibilities and Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. + Responds to incidents requiring emergency and/or non-emergency medical care. + Provides advanced life support following established policies, protocols, and guidelines as authorized by the Operational Medical Director. + Administers appropriate treatment on arrival at the scene and/or enroute to destination. + Moves, removes, or assists with moving/removing, individuals needing medical care from scene of incident. + Interprets and examines patient signs, symptoms, and complaints; reacts appropriately. + Thoroughly documents all aspects of the emergency scene including, but not limited to, assessment results, patient complaints, treatment plans, and treatment results. + Focuses on performing as a patient care advocate, always performing in a manner that is in the best interest of the patient. + Drives, maintains, and operates all assigned EMS apparatus and vehicles in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. + Inspects assigned apparatus daily to ensure efficient operation and readiness; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment as necessary after completion of emergency response operations. + Performs general custodial duties in the required upkeep of city fire facilities assigned; makes minor repairs as needed. + Presents various safety programs to community groups and school systems on personal safety and emergency medical services. + Maintains positive, professional interactions with personnel and the public. + Participates in classes in emergency medical services, as well as quality improvement and management programs. + Prepares and maintains activity records and forwards same to appropriate supervisor. + Participates in daily physical fitness training programs. + Ensures protection of privacy of patient information in accordance with department, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures. + Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines. + Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time. + Regular and reliable attendance. Other Duties + Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education. + High school diploma or GED equivalency required AND at least one (1) year of 911 transport experience is required. OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above. Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements: + Must obtain and maintain by employment start date: + Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) as recognized by the Virginia Department of OEMS or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. + VA EMT-I or EMT-P. + PALS and ACLS certifications. + CPR certified. + NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800. + Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to city criteria. + Any other certifications required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations. + Required to obtain and maintain Trauma Certificate such as ITLS or PHTLS within 1 year of start date. + Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprinting per VA OEMS, pre-employment drug screen, and pre-employment physical. Preferred: + 3 or more years of 911 transport experience. + VA State Firefighter I & II. + Hazmat Awareness or Operations. + Virginia EVOC (Class III). + Bilingual abilities. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: Job Knowledge + Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of EMS. + Knowledge of applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. + Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques, systems, and equipment, including appropriate medical terminology, patient assessment, and medication effect and appropriate dosages. + Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of applicable apparatus, tools, and equipment. Follows EMS and safety guidelines independently and recognizes and reports potential hazards. + Demonstrates thorough knowledge of area geography. Reading + Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, multi-step instructional manuals, medical protocols, and reference materials. Writing + Intermediate: Ability to organize data, keep records, and write clear and concise reports, documents, business letters, summaries and explanations with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Math + Intermediate: Ability to work with and understand number systems, general knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics applying formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement. Communication Skills + Intermediate: Provides and receives complex information orally and in writing, clearly explains concepts and issues. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, volunteers, management, external agencies, vendors, and the public. Understands and maintains safeguards for sensitive and confidential information. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring high levels of tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Demonstrates group presentation skills, answering audience questions. Independence and Decision-Making + General Direction: Exercises judgement in an emergency situation, responding to changing conditions. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply code and statutes while performing fire safety inspections independently. Normally performs the job duties by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Technical Skills + Skilled: Knowledge of technical EMS principles and techniques with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Demonstrated proficiency with specialized emergency and medical tools and equipment. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software. Fiscal Responsibilities + Basic: Requires collecting/maintaining receipts for purchases made for the City for auditing purposes. Supervisory Responsibilities + No responsibility for direction or supervision of others. Other Characteristics + Ability to function as a part of a team and work closely with others, during high stress incidents. + Exercises good judgement in emergency settings, sometimes under strict time pressure. + Work effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information. + May perform multiple tasks simultaneously. + May be required to work an irregular or non-traditional work schedule. + May require additional hours outside of normal schedule, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays as needed. + May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical Demands: + Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. + Ability to walk, run, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; handle, grasp, or operate objects, tools, or controls; talk, taste, and smell; reach and stretch with hands and arms with a full range of motion. + Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including driving an ambulance, two-way radio, etc.; and emergency medical equipment such as suction units, immobilization equipment, oxygen delivery systems and defibrillation equipment. + Must possess the ability to wear and/or use personal protective equipment without obstruction to prevent exposure to diseases. + Ability to perform duties effectively during emergencies, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods. Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware: + Requires the operation of appropriate EMS apparatus or emergency services machines, tools, and equipment. + Requires the need to wear or utilize department assigned clothing and equipment (personal protective equipment and other specialty equipment) during appropriate situations. + Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned. Work Environment: + The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate, except during certain EMS activities when noise levels may be loud. + Regularly works in outside weather conditions. + Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, traffic/roadways, in high precarious places, and confined spaces. + Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock and vibration. + Work may be performed in extreme temperatures and temperature changes. + Work may be performed in challenging terrain, tight or confined spaces, remote settings, and unprotected heights. + During an emergency situation the work may be performed with other environmental conditions such as, working under rioting conditions, sporting events (some in excess of 50,000 participants) and musical concerts in excess of 12,000 participants. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 I understand that if my online application does not accurately reflect my education and experience, I may not be considered as a qualified candidate. + Yes; I understand that if my online application does not accurately reflect my education and experience, I may not be considered as a qualified candidate. 02 Please indicate your level of education and experience: (must be verifiable in reference to the education and work history section of your online application.) + Minimally a High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND one (1) years of 911 transport experience. + Minimally a High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND thee (3) or more years of 911 transport experience. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above + None of the above. 03 This position requires obtaining and maintaining a Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) certification, as recognized by the Virginia Department of OEMS or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, by the employment start date. If selected as a finalist, do you have the ability and willingness to obtain this certification by your start date? + Yes; I currently possess a Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) certification. + Yes; I am willing and able to obtain a Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. + No; I do not currently possess nor am I willing to obtain a Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. 04 This position requires obtaining and maintaining a Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P certification by the employment start date. If selected as a finalist, do you have the ability and willingness to obtain this certification by your start date? + Yes; I currently possess a Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P certification. + Yes; I am willing and able to obtain a Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. + No; I do not currently possess nor am I willing to obtain a Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. 05 This position requires obtaining and maintaining valid PALS and ACLS certifications by the employment start date. If selected as a finalist, do you have the ability and willingness to obtain these certifications by your start date? + Yes; I currently possess valid PALS and ACLS certifications. + Yes; I am willing and able to obtain valid PALS and ACLS certifications by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. + No; I do not currently possess nor am I willing to obtain valid PALS and ACLS certifications by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. 06 This position requires obtaining and maintaining a valid CPR certification by the employment start date. If selected as a finalist, do you have the ability and willingness to obtain this certification by your start date? + Yes; I currently possess a valid CPR certification. + Yes; I am willing and able to obtain a valid CPR certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. + No; I do not currently possess nor am I willing to obtain a valid CPR certification by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. 07 This position requires obtaining and maintaining NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications by the employment start date. If selected as a finalist, do you have the ability and willingness to obtain these certifications by your start date? + Yes; I currently possess NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications. + Yes; I am willing and able to obtain NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. + No; I do not currently possess nor am I willing to obtain NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications by my employment start date if selected as a finalist for the position. 08 This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 09 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 10 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs