Firefighter/Paramedic

Gilmer County Government; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

13 paid holidays

Birthday PTO day

Wellness Day PTO

Additional PTO and benefits

Job summary

Gilmer County Fire & Emergency Services seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to perform fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, and public safety outreach. The role supports both emergency and non-emergency operations across assigned shifts.

Competitive pay starts at $21.50 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and a strengthened retirement match. Georgia certifications and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQ I Certification within 1 year of hire.
• State of Georgia Paramedic Certification Required.
• Ability to meet and maintain NFPA and GA standards.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Fire suppression and emergency response.
• Emergency medical care.
• Rescue operations.
• Public safety education and community outreach.
• Engage in emergency scene activities including basic firefighting tasks and medical care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQ I Certification within 1 year of hire

State of Georgia Paramedic Certification

Valid Georgia driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $21.50Hourly, Job Shift: 24 Hour Shift, Job Category: Government, Now Hiring: Firefighter/Paramedic

Gilmer County Fire & Emergency Services

Gilmer County is excited to announce a significant compensation and benefits enhancement for our Firefighter/Paramedic positions, reinforcing our commitment to recruiting and retaining exceptional public safety professionals in the Appalachian region.

Competitive New Pay Structure

• Firefighter/Paramedic starting pay increased to $21.50 per hour
• Equivalent annual compensation of $64,994.50

Enhanced Retirement Benefits (Implementation Phase)

• Gilmer County Government will save for your future so that you do not have to!
• Enhanced the match portion.
• 3:3:3 retirement plan, county will match up to 3% of the employee's contribution at a full dollar for dollar and will also contribute 3% regardless of contribution.
• Employees have the opportunity to earn 9% per pay period towards their retirement by simply contributing 3%!
• Designed to strengthen long-term financial security for our workforce.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Parental leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 Birthday PTO day
• 1 Wellness Day PTO
• Additional paid time off and benefits

Position Overview

• Fire suppression and emergency response
• Emergency medical care
• Rescue operations
• Public safety education and community outreach

General Nature of Work

The purpose of this position is to perform Fire Department and Paramedic emergency and non-emergency operations during assigned shifts; engages in emergency scene activities including defense/exterior basic firefighting tasks and emergency medical care; and performs a variety of staff support functions, and other related work as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQ I Certification within 1 year of hire.
• State of Georgia Paramedic Certification Required.
• Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50-100 pounds).

Work Environment: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to outside weather conditions and with ammunition. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Work is performed in both daylight and at night and may be required to travel speeds more than posted limits through areas of varying population densities and traffic congestion, and in inclement weather conditions. Work involves exposure to personal danger and psychological stress.