Lateral Entry - Firefighter/EMT

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government seeks trained Firefighter/EMT personnel to perform duties in a public safety environment. Responsibilities include responding to calls, maintaining equipment, and participating in ongoing training and community outreach.

The position requires certifications, adherence to safety protocols, and may involve rotations and after-hours duties. The Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund supports compensation and benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid NR/GA EMT certification or higher.
• State NPQ Firefighter I and/or II.
• NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls.
• Participate in training and community outreach.
• Inspect personal protective equipment.
• Check and maintain apparatus and tools.

Skills

Driver's License

Firefighter/EMT

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

NR/GA EMT certification OR higher

NPQ Firefighter I/II

Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations

Job description

Job Description
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. This position requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting. This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Applicants must pass 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.
The Grade for this position is FF213.

Salary Will Be Based On Qualifications And Experience.

• $51,049 - $81,733 (Starting Salary without a degree)
• $52,580 - $84,185 ( Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an associate degree)
• $ 54,112 - $86,637 (Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a bachelor's degree)
  

**Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund offered & funded by the Department**
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Responsibilities

This position is for trained and certified Firefighter/EMT and is responsible for performing duties in an assigned division of the department under the supervision of an officer or senior firefighter. The lateral program fast-tracks experienced, certified firefighters and EMTs into field operations. Typical duties of the position include the following and may vary by assignment:

• Respond to emergency calls
• Participate in training and community outreach
• Inspect personal protective equipment
• Check and maintain apparatus and tools
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and
• Valid Driver's License from State of Residency; and
• Must be at least 18 years of age; and
• Must currently be a Certified Firefighter/EMT
• Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT certification OR higher
• State of GA NPQ Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II
• NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
  

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.
  

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About Us

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. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
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.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

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
  

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [e-mail].