City of Overland Park

Fire Medic 119-215 The City of Overland Park Fire Dept is accepting applications for the position of full time Fire Medic. Responsibilities: This is a highly skilled fire fighting, emergency medical services and fire prevention position. Extinguishes and prevents fires to protect life and property; performs basic and advanced life support care to the sick and injured, maintains fire station equipment, apparatus, quarters, and operating equipment; provides public education; and prevention duties. Work is performed in accordance with general supervision and written procedures, under the command of a superior officer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record. Associates Degree in Fire Science and/or Emergency Medicine is preferred. Prior to applying must have current CPAT certification Paramedic certification by the Kansas Board of EMS or National Registry. If National Registry certified, employee must obtain Kansas Board of EMS certification within the first year of employment. Must have Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Certification in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Certification. Employees hired prior to July 1, 2011 must be Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 qualified and have satisfactory progress with the ongoing competencies and requirements of the equivalent of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Professional Firefighter Qualifications, NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, and NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications and Certifications. Attaching a resume does not complete the application. You must fully complete the application to be considered for employment. All fields including the required licenses and certificates must be completed or you will be automatically disqualified. An email address is necessary to apply online and receive an electronic confirmation that you successfully submitted the application. Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical, and psychological evaluation. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a FireTeam Video Test during the week of 02/10/2020. Learn more at www.ergometrics.org. Copies of all required certifications will be collected at this time and are mandatory before allowing entrance into the exam. A photo ID will be required before allowing entrance into the exam. 24-hour shift; schedule to be determined by supervisor. $3,944/mo. Application Deadline: 01/31/2020. Apply online, attach a resume, cover letter and view your online application at www.opkansas.org. City of Overland Park Human Resources Dept. 8500 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park, KS 66212 EO/M/F/D/V