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Employment Opportunities

VAGEMSA is pleased to post recruitment information for member agencies. Interested persons must make direct contact with the localities and/or agencies who are recruiting. Each recruitment announcement contains contact numbers. Application deadlines appear on each notice when applicable. VAGEMSA leaders are unable to answer any specific questions regarding member agency recruiting or hiring. VAGEMSA assumes no responsibility for local agency recruiting deadlines or changes in local recruiting announcements that may occur. Changes may occur without notice.  Always verify posted information with the recruiting organization. If your member agency would like to advertise on this web site, please email your announcement to  VAGEMSA with a local point of contact. No graphics please however a web site address will be linked.   


Recruiting Links

The following VAGEMSA member agencies have both periodic and on-going recruitment and accept applications for employment on a continual basis. Each agency name is a link to the parent locality or recruiting announcement. When using agency web sites you should search on employment or job information from the respective home page.

City of Alexandria                                                  Medic/Emergency Rescue Technician

City of Fairfax Department of Fire and Rescue Services                      Fire Medic

City of Newport News Fire Department                                             Firefighter/Medic

CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE-EMS                       EMS TRAINING SPECIALIST

Madison County Department of EMS                                                    EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic

Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue                              Fire Rescue Technician II (Paramedics Only)


 Recruiting Notices


 

City of Alexandria

Medic/Emergency Rescue Technician

The Alexandria Fire Department offers you an exciting and challenging career serving the community as a Medic / Emergency Rescue Technician II. In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, continuing education, and the satisfaction of making a difference in the community.

All Applicants Must:

·         Be at least 18 Years of Age at Time of Application

·         Provide Evidence of a High School Diploma or GED

·         Have a Valid Driver’s License

·         Preferred EMT-I or EMT-P

 The selection process consists of:

·         Written Examination

·         Candidate Physical Ability Test – CPAT

·         Panel Interview

·         Interview with Fire Chief/Assistant Chief

·         Background Investigation

·         Credit Check

·         Polygraph Examination

·         Psychological Examination

·         Medical Examination

Starting Salary is $45,800 with excellent benefits. The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are being accepted from April 15th through May 17th, 2010. To apply, go to alexandriava.gov/Jobs. For more information on the recruitment process, please call the Fire Department at 703-746-5276, or visit our website at alexandriava.gov/fire

 


           City of Fairfax, Virginia

FIRE MEDIC

Continuous Recruitment 

The City of Fairfax Department of Fire & Rescue Services is accepting applications to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies for Fire Medic positions. 

DUTIES:                                Performs technical work in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and public life safety education.  These duties include driving and operating fire and EMS technical equipment.  Duties are often performed under stress and in a variety of hazardous work conditions.  Performs other duties as assigned.  Employees in this class may be assigned to work rotating shifts or a straight day work schedule, as required.

MINIMUM                                            

QUALIFICATIONS:     1)     Must be at least 21 years of age.

                                            2)     Minimum of 2 years of fire and EMS experience.

3)      Applicants must be currently certified at the following levels:

i      NFPA Fire Fighter II

i      Emergency Medical Technician – Cardiac or Paramedic

i      Hazardous Materials – Operations Level

i      Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) 

Copies of current technical certifications must be attached to the City of Fairfax job application at the time of submission. 

Candidates chosen to participate in the selection process will be required to pass a written examination for technical knowledge, a work performance test for technical skill, physical strength and stamina and an oral interview. 

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must pass a job-related physical examination, polygraph examination and a comprehensive background investigation.  Fire and Rescue employees are required to sign an employment agreement that includes a non-tobacco use clause.  All employees must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record. 

As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications. 

SALARY:      Fire Medic-Grade 15 (during ALS internship)                 $34,885-$54,118

                         Fire Medic-Grade 17 (upon City ALS cert.)                     $38,460-$59,665

                         Excellent Benefits

CLOSING DATE:                Continuous Recruitment

 3/13/01     ANNOUNCEMENT #01-11       422120/ 8608/8604

 
 

City of Newport News
Firefighter/Medic
 
Applications are now being accepted for the establishment of a new
eligibility list for Firefighter/Medic positions with the Newport News Fire
Department. Applicants are required to complete an application, written
test, fitness/performance test, initial interview, background investigation,
polygraph test, job-related physical exam, sign a no-tobacco use agreement,
and possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Qualifications: 21 years of age and possess high school diploma or
equivalent. Experience and certifications are not required but preferred.
Preferred certifications  are NFPA Firefighter II, Emergency Medical
Technician - B, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, and Emergency
Vehicle Operator Certification. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply. Information & applications: call Captain Smith at 757-926-3000 
or tdsmith@nngov.com or http://www.ci.newport-news.va.us/fire.   
 

EMS TRAINING SPECIALIST

CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE-EMS

The City of Roanoke, Department of Fire-EMS has an opening for an EMS Training Specialist. Responsibilities include but not limited to teaching and coordinating basic, advanced life support and auxiliary (ACLS, PHTLS, Etc) training programs for department personnel, maintain and monitor training records and certification, establish and maintain facility site accreditation as outline by the State Department of Health, develop and maintain agreements/contracts relative to EMS training. Additionally, the position will serve as the department EMS Quality Assurance Officer and occasionally precept EMT-I and EMT-P students in field externship. Certification, Education and Experience Requirements:

• National Registered EMT-Paramedic

• Virginia EMT-B Instructor or obtain within 6 months of employment

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor

• Virginia Advanced Life Support Coordinator

• Valid Virginia Drivers License with good driving record

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Applicants must have extensive experienced in teaching and coordinating EMS training programs.

Starting Salary: $38,802.82 w/full benefits

Interested individuals may apply in person or on-line as follows: City of Roanoke, Department of Human Resources, 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Room 202, Roanoke, Virginia 24011   Phone: 540-853-2231

On-Line Applications: Roanokeva.gov (Click on “Apply for Job”) You must received a confirmation number. If there are questions regarding this opening, you may call Acting Assistant Chief Billy Altman at 540-853-2327 or e-mail at Billy.Altman@roanokeva.gov


Madison County Department of EMS

EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic

Madison County Department of Emergency Medical Services currently has a Full-Time opening for an EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic. Applicant testing will be on May 18th, 2010. All qualified applicants will be contacted for a time to appear when your application and all other required items are received. 

To be invited for applicant testing the following certifications are required:

  • Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P
  • EVOC 2
  • ACLS
  • Valid Virginia Drivers License
  • Proof of release by OMD

Salary: $32,350 to $37,470 *Annual Full-Time

*Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

For more information call:

Robin M. Clark, EMS Lieutenant

(540) 948-7541

For application and job description:

·         Go online to: http://www.madisonco.virginia.gov/

Click on Departments, Emergency Services, then EMS, and download the application

·         Mail application, copies of all certifications, and OMD release letter to:

Madison County EMS

Attention: Robin Clark

P.O. Box 705

Madison, Va. 22727

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                             Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue                              

Fire Rescue Technician II (Paramedics Only)

Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue is offering a unique opportunity to Paramedics to start at a Technician II level in a growing organization that provides excellent salary, benefits and promotional opportunities. If you have fire and rescue experience and are NREMT-P certified, we want to hear from you.

Recruit school for these positions will start January 2011. Qualified candidates must pass initial written test and Candidate Physical Ability Test (mid-September.) Top candidates will move on to additional selection processes

QUALIFICATIONS: NREMT-P certification and a minimum of 2 years experience in fire and rescue.

COMPENSATION: Starting salary is $48,183/yr. plus $5,291/yr. ALS incentive plus additional $2 and $3 hourly supplement pay and 3%-5% annual retention supplement. Approximate average annual compensation after successful completion of recruit school and ALS internship: $60,000+. Benefit package is exceptional including full retirement at 25 years and 50 years of age.

CLOSING DATE: July 11, 2010

TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter stating that you’re applying for Fire and Rescue Technician II to: firerescuejobs@pwcgov.org no later than midnight, July 11, 2010.

Inquiries may be sent to firerescuejobs@pwcgov.org or call 703-792-6800

  • Prince William County Dept. of Fire and Rescue, 8494 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110

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