Career Opportunities: PARAMEDIC (23309)

Requisition ID 23309 - Posted 

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Department: Fire Rescue Department                                                       

Position Type: Permanent               Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time 

CLOSE DATE:  09/27/2026

PARAMEDIC salary is $59,627.58 annually, which includes F.L.S.A.  Candidates with verifiable, prior Florida Paramedic experience may be eligible for an advanced initial step placement, (up to Step 5), subject to review and approval by the Fire Chief.  Additional incentives may be available, in accordance with the current IAFF Rank & File Bargaining Agreement. Typically shift work:  24 hours on/48 hours off.  Performs Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes.  *** In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. ***

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:

   • LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
   • PULL: 50 lbs. or more

2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours
   • WALK: 5 – 8 hours
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours

3. The employee must repetitively perform:

   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

4. The employee must be able to:

   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop

5. The employee must have:

   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes

6. Other necessary physical activities/traits

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others

2. Other working conditions: 

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