Firemedic

About the role

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Other job requirements include passing a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing.

Grade

The Grade for this position is FF233.

Salary

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting salary ranges from $60,851 to $97,425. An additional 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree and 6% pay incentive for a Bachelor's degree is offered.

Hiring Incentive

Incentive of $2,000 for hiring within the first year of employment - This is for new Gwinnett County employees only (not rehires).

Effective Date

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License from state of residency;
• Current Georgia Paramedic certification and/or current National Registry Paramedic certification;
• Additional courses to be completed as required: Firefighter I Certification (Must be obtained within one year); NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification (Must be obtained within one year).

To Be Considered For This Position

To be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate, and a current Paramedic certification card with this application. You must have State of Georgia Paramedic certification prior to final job offer.

Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical Requirements

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical requirements, click here.

Benefits Offered

• Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department

Additional Information About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.
We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

Exceptional Benefits

• Health coverage
• A robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)
• Oncsite employee wellness center
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement

World-class community

• More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community.
• The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
• Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.