Flight Paramedic (On-Call/Relief)

About the role

Participates in various community relations activities, and assists in the planning and execution of a program that supports the community projects of the Kauai Police Department; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and one and one-half (1 1/2) years of responsible experience involving community or public service, social assistance or similar programs.

Skills

Knowledge of: basic functions, programs and services of the Kauai Police Department; characteristics and peculiarities of the community served; research methods and statistical procedures; the structure and functions and purposes of community organizations and interest groups; report writing.

Ability to: understand basic concepts pertinent to programs of the Kauai Police Department; communicate effectively; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with community leaders, civic and other interest groups; plan, organize and facilitate meetings and various other community gatherings; articulate with strong communication and organizational skills; multi-task with minimal supervision; prepare charts, graphs and other presentations; keep records and prepare reports.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time: 14 hours after a full month of service, earning 21 days per year.
• Paid Sick Leave Time: 14 hours after a full month of service, earning 21 days per year.
• Paid Holidays: Recognizes 13 holidays per year and General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement: Eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan, State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
• Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan, managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Increase take-home pay by deducting the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Group Life Insurance: Provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed.
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years.

Pay

Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position.

Schedule

Irregular hours, including evening, holiday and weekend work as required.