Captain/EMS Special Operations

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in fire science technology, emergency medical technology, or a related field; certified Firefighter II and paramedic; two years must have been at an Officer level; or any equivalent combination of directly related training and experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. 

1. Current State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance.  Must be maintained as a condition of employment. 
2. Florida Fire Instructor I Certification or EMS Educator Level A and B.
3. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate. If out of state current Paramedic certification, must obtain a State of Florida Paramedic Certificate within twelve months of appointment to the positions. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
4. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.
5. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. If out of state valid Driver’s License is provided at the time of application, a valid State of Florida Driver’s License must be obtained within 30 days of appointment to position.

 Successful applicants must meet all requirements for Drivers as listed in Florida Statutes 401.281.        6.  A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products.
       7.  Incident Command NIMS certification in IS-100 and IS-200.
       8.  Completion of Courses: Florida Health and Safety Officer BFST/ATPC 6741 and Legal Issues for Safety Officer BFST/ATPC 7529  Upon appointment to the position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment: 

1. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director is required within the first month of employment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
2. Certification as a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Provider (Instructor Certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months and maintained as a condition of employment).
3. Incident Command NIMS certification in ICS-300 must be obtained within the first six (6) months and maintained as a condition of employment.

Upon Eligibility:
       4.  Florida Fire Instructor II Certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months and maintained as a condition of employment.
       5.  Florida Live Fire Trainer Instructor must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months and maintained as a condition of employment. 
       6.  Florida Health and Safety Officer Certification must be obtained within the first (12) twelve months and maintained as a condition of employment. Position Summary

This is administrative and technical work managing special operation programs related to emergency medical services in Alachua County Fire Rescue. This includes but is not limited to; Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU), region 3 Florida infectious disease transport network team (FIDTN), community paramedicine, telehealth, and rescue task force programs.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the development, implementation and conducting comprehensive Fire/Rescue/EMS training programs and program administration. These programs must ensure remedial, continuing, and career advancement training and testing. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. This position will report directly to an Assistant Chief.Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Formulates teaching outlines and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction. lectures, and demonstrations related to but not limited to MSTU, FIDTN, telemedicine, and community paramedicine programs.  Writes reports of activities and findings related to special operation programs. Visits physicians, laboratories, and community health facilities to provide information. 
 Assists in the development of the Emergency Medical Services budget.   Responds to emergency incidents to function as the Safety Officer or within capacity/training and certification as assigned by the Incident Commander.  Conducts departmental in-service training and education in all functions related to special EMS operations.  Interprets applicable laws and regulations to advise departmental management on legal requirements. Serves as liaison with partnering community agencies. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform duties as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of current principles and practices of Fire/Rescue/EMS operations. 
Thorough knowledge of current emergency medical treatment procedures.
Thorough knowledge of emergency medical equipment, operation and maintenance. Thorough knowledge of departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual. Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the delivery of community emergency services. Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of educational instruction and training. Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).Considerable knowledge of roles and responsibilities of emergency medical and fire personnel. Considerable working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, rules and laws. 
Ability to train and/or instruct department personnel in health and safety issues. 
Ability to deliver and follow precise technical instruction.
Ability to lift patients as necessary in emergency situations. Ability to update and maintain reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public. Ability to obtain and maintain a current physician's statement attesting to general good health and freedom from communicable diseases. Ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately in order to determine the proper course of action. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feels objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative  of  those  an  employee  encounters  while  performing  the  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$66,560.00 Annually