Job description
Class Summary
This position is eligible for on-site interviews during the event!
Walk-ins are welcome!
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
HIRING SALARY:
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee
- $43,162 - $56,798
- 3% education incentive for new hires with an associate degree
- 6% education incentive for new hires with a bachelor's degree
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees train to perform emergency medical treatment, life rescue and fire suppression, and safety education to the public. Personnel are assigned to work on rotating 24-hour shifts: 24 hours on/48 hours off, including weekends and holidays. Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during first two years of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, G.E.D.
- Valid driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
This job requires a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
Applicants must pass a comprehensive background process (including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, and employment history checks) First phase to include an assessment & oral interview. The second phase includes a drug screen, polygraph, a psychological exam, physical performance evaluation, and fingerprinting.
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements *
- Note: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE E-MAILS THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. MAKE SURE YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS FROM: FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAILBOX.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services provides emergency medical services and fire protection to the citizens of Gwinnett County. The Department's mission is to save lives and protect property and we have a prestigious history of doing this with many significant accomplishments.
For more information about the hiring process for this position
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Advance your career with Gwinnett County Government at our Career From Here hiring event!
This is a special opportunity to complete the entire first phase of the two phase hiring process. Those attending will complete some or all of the following: a background check, more detailed application, and an oral interview. The entire process typically takes two hours, although it may take longer.
If you would like to be scheduled for an interview on the day of the event, please submit an application by Friday, March 17, 2023. Once your application has been received, and if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, the department will contact you to set up an interview time for the event. Walk-ins and those who have submitted applications, but do not have a scheduled interview are still welcome. Interview slots are not guaranteed. Attire is business casual.
The event will take place at the Gas South Convention Center, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Please park in parking Deck 1.
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
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.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
- Hiring Process
- FAQs
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
- Medical plans for active and retired employees
- Dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug plan
Wellness
- Onsite Employee Wellness Center
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Immunizations
- Wellness education and incentive programs
- Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Family planning benefits
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
- Annual/Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 401(a) Defined Contribution
- 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial education programs
Protection
- Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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