POSITION SUMMARY PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
EMT/Firefighters are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property by responding to emergencies and through the performance of firefighting/rescue tasks and providing emergency medical care. Work often requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme physical exertion, heat, noxious smoke, zero visibility and mental concentration.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the IAFF.
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NOTE: The essential job functions of this position will include all of those set forth in the official job description.
THERE ARE TWO (2) STEPS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. COMPLETE THE CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERS
The candidate assessment can be accessed at the following link https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/fortlauderdale and must be taken no later than 5:00 PM on Friday October 4, 2024 . The assessment fee is $50. Financial hardship requests can be sent to khaynes@fortlauderdale.gov.
The candidate assessment is a 15-45 minute, self-administered psychometric assessment. It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual’s characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment in a specific position.
2. COMPLETE THE FORT LAUDERDALE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2024. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTING ON-LINE APPLICATION PRE-JOB OFFER QUESTIONNAIRE (CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PJQ) FIRE RESCUE TOBACCO WAIVER (CLICK HERE) FIRE RESCUE WAIVER OF CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS (CLICK HERE) CURRENT DRIVING HISTORY (dated within 90 days) STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, CERTIFICATE OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE OR CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING FOR FIREFIGHTERSSTATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) LICENSEEMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (EVOC) - MINIMUM 16-HOUR COURSEAMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) - CPR & AED CARD OR BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CARD BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS - CPR & AED DD214 MILITARY RELEASE FORM - MEMBER 4 COPY (if applicable)CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CLAIM FORM (if applicable) (Form J204) COURT DISPOSITION (if applicable) THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY BE SUBMITED WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL. 12.
CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT) CARD FROM NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK ((Due by Monday, October 21, 2024 ) and must be valid at time of submittal and date of hire. NOTE: CPAT results are valid for one (1) year, therefore, you may be required to renew your CPAT based on start date.
13. SWIM CARD FROM BROWARD COLLEGE ((Due by Monday, October 21, 2024 ; DOES NOT EXPIRE) 14. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED Submit Items #12, and #13 ONLY to CBotting@fortlauderdale.gov, if not submitted with application.
For more detailed information regarding our requirements read this entire announcement ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSNOTE: The essential job functions of this position will include all of those set forth in the official job description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS EMT/FIREFIGHTER 1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Been a non-smoker/non-user of tobacco (any form) for at least one (1) year prior to application, remain smoke free during application process, and agree not to smoke or use tobacco (in any form) on or off duty during the tenure of their employment.
3. Florida Statues 633.412: Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. “Convicted” means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.
4. Be able to pass a Broward College administered Water Survival Exercise (Swim Test):
- Applicant will enter the water
- When the instructor advises, applicant will kick off the wall and swim 25 yards to the other side of the pool
- Once the applicant reaches the other side of the pool, the applicant will touch the wall, immediately turn around, kick off the wall and swim 25 yards back
- Exit the pool
5. Possess a State of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training for Firefighters
6. Possess State of Florida EMT License
7. Possess an American Heart Association BLS - CPR & AED CARD or BLS for Healthcare Provider card by the A merican Red Cross (CPR &AED)
8. Possess Emergency Vehicle Operator License (EVOC)
9. Be able to pass a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by The National Testing Network
Submit the CPAT and SWIM Card ONLY to CBotting@fortlauderdale.gov, if not submitted with application. No later than 5:00 PM on October 21, 2024.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN EMT/FIREFIGHTER : We recommend combining documents when submitting attachments. Files must be clearly labeled to indicate the name of the document being submitted. PDF Format is highly recommended. Human Resources is not responsible for uploading any document that may have been purposely left out by the candidate. 1. NOTARIZED PRE-JOB OFFER QUESTIONNAIRE (PJQ) - This document must be completed by the applicant, NOTARIZED and submitted with the online application. It may be typed or handwritten neatly and legibly and scanned as one document (File Size 5MB or smaller). Failure to submit ALL of the required documents will result in your application being disapproved.
It is strongly recommended that you complete the PJQ before filling out an application so that the PJQ is readily available to upload as an attachment with your online application.
Attention MAC Users: Do not use the MAC application "Previewer" function when saving your Pre-Job Offer Questionnaire (PJQ), as it cannot be reviewed by our agency. In order for your questionnaire to be reviewed by our agency, it must be saved in an appropriate format, such as Microsoft Word for Windows document (*.doc) or converted to a Microsoft Word for PDF file. PJQs submitted in any other format are not visible for application screening purposes and, unfortunately, will not be accepted.
To access the PJQ click here (PJQ form) . The PJQ will be reviewed during the preliminary background review of your application packet and at several stages throughout the selection process including your interview and background investigation. In answering this questionnaire, absolute honesty is important. Exaggerated, misleading or false statements will eliminate the applicant from the employment process. Please be sure to double check that your answers are accurate and complete.
2. FIRE-RESCUE TOBACCO WAIVER - Document must be NOTARIZED.
3. FIRE-RESCUE WAIVER OF CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS - Document must be NOTARIZED
4. DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY - Provide a copy of your current complete driving history record issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or Clerk of Courts for each State you held a driver's license (must be within the last 90 days of application). Also list in item #26 of the PJQ, all traffic citations received, include dates, offense, issuing agency, and disposition of case.
List tickets even if they do not appear on our driving record or you attended traffic school and no points are listed on your driving record. 5. STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, CERTIFICATE OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE OR CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING FOR FIREFIGHTERS - If applicant is not employed by a Fire Department, proof of renewal from the State of Florida must be included if certification is older than 4 years.
6. STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) - Provide a copy of your current state of Florida EMT Certification.
7. EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (EVOC) - Certificate must show minimum 16-hour course.
8. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CARD - CPR & AED OR BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CARD BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS (CPR & AED)
9. DD214 MILITARY RELEASE FORM (if applicable) MEMBER 4 COPY (if Applicable) . Your DD214 must show type of separation and character of service to be acceptable.
10. J-204 FORM .
11. COURT DISPOSITION (if applicable) - All documents related to any criminal convictions to include police report and court disposition must be turned in at time of application.
OTHER REQUIRED FORMS NEEDED PRIOR TO DATE OF HIRE AND MUST BE VALID ON DATE OF HIRE 12. CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY CARD - The Candidate Physical Ability card must be issued by The National Testing Network and can be submitted no later than October 21, 2024, are valid for one (1) year. Depending on submittal date, candidates may be required to the retake the CPAT. For Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Testing Locations CLICK HERE
13. SWIM CARD - Issued by the Broward College Institute of Public Safety. SWIM results must be submitted no later than October 21, 2024 . For further information on the Swim Test, please visit the Broward College website here: https://www.broward.edu/academics/public-safety/ips/testing-center.html
14. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for registering and completing exams in addition to all costs associated with them.
NOTE: PJQ, Tobacco Waiver, Waiver of Confidential Records and J-204 form can also be accessed on the City of Fort Lauderdale main website:
Employment > Firefighter Recruitment; scroll down to Downloadable Forms For easy access, compile multiple files in one clearly labeled attachment (File Size 5MB or smaller) Additional Requirements: Part of this qualification process is an accurate assessment of the character of the candidate. Much emphasis is placed upon your character, and as such, indications of your honesty and integrity begin with the submission of your application. All information must be true, accurate and without omission on this and all other forms submitted for processing, as well as in all other phases of the testing process. This is a critical facet, which will be verified via a comprehensive background investigation.
Areas of questioning will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Any past criminal activity on the part of the applicant
2. Completeness and truthfulness of all statements made during the selection process
3. Any past or present use of drugs
The present standards of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department would DISQUALIFY an applicant if any of the following were applicable: 1. Use of illegal drugs or use of any tobacco products in any form, including products containing nicotine, within ONE YEAR of the date of the application being submitted.
2. Any use of illegal drugs after having been employed by a fire agency, or in a firefighter or medic capacity (including Military Service as a firefighter or medic).
3. Accumulation of eight (8) points of more within the past thirty-six (36) months. Four (4) or more moving violations within the past thirty six (36) months (regardless of adjudication withheld for points) and no more than one (1) moving violation in the six (6) months prior to application.
4. A suspension of driver's license within the past thirty-six (36) months.
5. A conviction (or case pending ) for DUI, DWI, or Hit and Run within the past five (5) years.
6. Any significant negative driving history determined by management review of all facts.
These are guidelines and are not limited to the items listed in this package. A background investigation will be conducted as part of the testing process to determine if the "moral character" of the candidate is appropriate for employment as a EMT/Firefighter. "Moral Character" is determined by examination of the life experiences of the candidate including, but not limited to, the above factors. Other factors, such as past illegal drug use, history of criminal activity, incidents of theft, prior work history, and driving history, will be considered. BENEFITS: Retirement/Investments The City offers a competitive pension program with additional opportunities to participate in deferred compensation (457 plan) as well as a deferred retirement option plan (DROP).
Years of Service Buy Back Program Currently employed by a Fire Rescue Department but interested in joining our team? Don’t lose the service time that you have put in at another organization. Newly hired Firefighters may be permitted to purchase up to five (5) years credited service based upon prior employment as a firefighter/paramedic with a federal, state, county, fire district, or municipal fire department, provided the member surrenders any credited service and retirement benefits (excluding a return of employee contributions or a military pension).
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION FOR EMT/FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS Applicants are required to
complete the City of Fort Lauderdale ONLINE APPLICATION and upload copies of the required documents by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Applicants must also successfully complete the complete the
CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERS by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 4, 2024. The candidate assessment can be accessed at the following link https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/fortlauderdale Veteran Information: An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J204) .
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
