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Firefighter EMT 

About the Organization The Village Center Community Development District (District) is the unit of local government that provides staffing services to the 17 Special Districts operating within The Villages® Community. We contribute our successes, in large part, to the members of our team who work together towards our mission of providing and preserving the lifestyle of 'Florida's Friendliest Hometown', and who exemplify the core values on which we are founded - hard work…hospitality…stewardship…creativity & innovation - on a daily basis. All full-time and some part-time positions are Charter School eligible, Tier 2. For more information about a specific department within the District, please visit www.DistrictGov.org.  
EOE Statement The Village Center Community Development District is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, or discriminated against because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran's status, marital status, disability or genetic information, please contact a District Human Resources Representative.  
Category Public Safety  
Rate of Pay $15.00 per hour  
Description

Do you thrive in an environment that is geared towards outstanding hospitality?  Do you have a passion for being innovative and creative?  Is hard work on your top list of ideals?  Are you a steward of your working environment?  Then read on…

The Villages Community Development Districts (The District) tops the list of community development districts that continues to grow in one of the most scenic locations in Florida, The Villages.  Our collective commitment to hospitality, innovation & creativity, hard work and stewardship help employees thrive and excel in many fields within The District.  An immediate full-time opportunity exists for an individual with commitment, a “passion” for excellence and “drive” for accuracy to join our Public Safety Department. This position requires a solid background of advanced fire safety skills.  The incumbent will enjoy a challenging atmosphere and being part of a productive team that supports The District and its surrounding community.  The District is looking for an individual with a desire to utilize their cutting-edge skills in support of the Public Safety department.  The District provides a supportive and engaging workplace that is committed to developing great talent, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits.  Do not pass up this opportunity to be a part of a positive, expanding organization.

Competitive Benefits as a full-time employee of the District include:

  • Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
  • Voluntary health benefits including Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District
  • 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
  • Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
  • Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, firefighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents. Participates in training and maintenance activities, as necessary. Firefighters have regular demands for high physical exertion, lifting, dragging, and carrying heavy equipment and/or people.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to:

 

FIRE SUPPRESSION & RESCUE

  • Responds to fire alarms, structure and wildland fires, motor vehicle collisions, medical emergencies, water emergencies, emergency rescues, and other emergency and non-emergency calls.
  • Drives emergency vehicles and operates emergency equipment associated with EMS, firefighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance.
  • Enters burning buildings and hazardous environments for extinguishment and/or rescue.
  • Applies appropriate extinguishing agents to fires.
  • Protects property from unnecessary smoke and water damage during salvage and overhaul operations.
  • Provides BLS emergency medical care to patients, and assists the local emergency medical services transport provider.

GENERAL

  • Effectively communicates by means of two-way radio, person-to-person, and in writing through various records, reports, memos and letters.
  • Performs in-service training and public education activities.
  • Inspects buildings for fire hazards and completes pre-fire plans.
  • Maintains apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Participates in all phases of training necessary to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.
  • Assists in maintaining records and submitting reports.
  • Serves as Acting Lieutenant when so designated.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

  • Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
  • frequently required to reach overhead & forward, push/pull, kneel, crawl, stoop, twist, squat, stand, sit, balance, climb stairs/other, walk; lift & carry 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, night vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Capable of operating in personal protective equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) per state and federal safety standards.

 

EQUIPMENT:

Fire-rescue apparatus, equipment and tools; Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, hydraulic rescue tools, advanced medical care equipment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

  • Moderate to loud noise is typical for the work environment i.e. when in office setting with moderate noise of computers and printers and moderate customer traffic.
  • Work with computer, phone, fax and copy machine.
  • Exposure to loud noises enroute to, returning from, or while at an incident scene.
  • Exposure to the following environmental conditions may include outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to successfully pass background check.
  • Must successfully complete initial medical and physical evaluations, and recertify annually in accordance with F.A.C. 69A-62 and NFPA 1582 standard.
  • Employees may not exhibit any visible body art.
  • Must maintain all required certifications and licenses (including the Medical Director’s clearance) to perform Basic and/or Advanced Life Support patient care.
  • This position is subject to recall or emergency response outside of regularly scheduled hours.
  • Internal Applicants: Will not be eligible for consideration if:
    • They are currently in, or did not successfully complete and probation.
    • They have received any formal discipline in the previous 12 months.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
  • Florida State Fire Standards (per F.S. 633).
  • Florida State certified as Emergency Medical Technician.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • EVOC certification – 16 hour.
  • Employee must currently possess, or must obtain ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certificates within first 6 months of employment.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 3/9/2022  
Close Date 4/9/2023  
Location Public Safety  
Req Number PUB-22-00005  

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