Certified Medical Technician jobs at Southwest Florida Water Management District

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law. Join our Data Collection Bureau Support the District's Geohydrologic Data Section (GEO) by assisting in the operation of core drilling rigs and associated equipment used to collect hydrogeologic data and construct monitor wells for the Regional Observation and Monitor-well Program (ROMP) and other hydrogeologic investigation projects. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Using your expertise, you'll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida. District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes: * Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63% * 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday) * Generous vacation and sick leave * Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program * Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid) * Vision insurance * Deferred Compensation Program * Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance * Long-term disability (District Paid) * Prescription drug coverage & mail order program * Health savings & flexible spending accounts * Flexible schedule for work-life balance * Legal and Identity Theft protection * Wellness program * Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer * Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year) * State adoption benefit qualified employer * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Transfer in years of service for other public sector work - towards the FRS program and sick time Compensation: Well Driller 3: $40,557.00 - $51,704.00 Well Driller 4: $43,229.00 - $55,076.50 Well Driller 5: $46,035.00 - $58,656.00 The starting hourly wages are included for the Maintenance & Trades Well Driller profile which reflects the minimum to 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance. Essential Functions * Assists staff with operating District-owned CME-85 and UDR-200 wireline core drilling rigs * Assists well drillers in the operation of drill rigs and other equipment to collect lithologic, hydraulic, and water quality data. * Assists with monitoring well construction and well contractor oversight in accordance with District rules (as needed). * Mixes drilling fluid components and grout materials following established procedures. * Performs calculations involved in cementing well casings and boreholes. * Maintains accurate records of equipment, supplies, and vendor accounts. * Drives and operates ancillary equipment * Drives support trucks, crane truck, drill rigs, and tows trailers. * Transports drill rods, well casing, and other equipment and materials. * Operates backhoes, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). * Operates pumps, chainsaws, and power tools. * Loads and unloads materials and supplies used for drilling, well construction, and aquifer performance testing (APT). * Well Repairs, Abandonments, and Aquifer Performance Testing (APT) * Inspects and repairs wells that have been damaged or require maintenance. * Assists with plugging and abandoning wells (as needed). * Installs large turbine and submersible pumps, discharge pipe, flow meters, and associated equipment for APT's. * Performs routine maintenance on pumps and other equipment used for APT's. Working Conditions Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy work, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, repetitive motion. Working Environmental Conditions: Outside, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, hazards, insects, driving. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations. Required Credentials for Well Driller Well Driller Assistant 3 * High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree * Three (3) years of general construction-related work experience * Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire * Valid driver's license Well Driller Assistant 4 * High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree * Four (4) years construction-related work experience * Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire * Valid driver's license Well Driller 5 * Vocational degree (Equivalent combination of experience and education is accepted) * Six (6) years of well construction-related work experience, including the operation of drill rigs * Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) * Valid driver's license Preferred Credentials for Well Driller Assistant * Introductory knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532) * Mobile Crane Operator/Rigger Certification Preferred Credentials for Well Driller * Experience in technical field work involving the collection of hydrogeological and/or hydrologic data * Working knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532) * State of Florida Water Well Contractors License * Mobile Crane Operator/Rigger Certification Application Process The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected, are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met. Additional Details This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, out of the Brooksville or Tampa, FL office. This position is eligible for overtime if working more than 40 hours a week, including Fridays and weekends. This position is a safety sensitive position. As such, the employee will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Travel Required Yes. Extensive travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area. Accepting applications until January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM About Us The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions. Apply Now Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply. #WorkForOurWater Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s). The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone ************** or ************** (FL only); or email *******************************. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, ************** (TDD) or ************** (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The USCG Community Services Command (CSC) is seeking top talent to support Coast Guard members, their families, and the broader community through exceptional retail, service, and business programs. The USCG Community Services Command (CSC) is seeking top talent to support Coast Guard members, their families, and the broader community through exceptional retail, service, and business programs. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/02/2025 to 04/01/2026 Salary $50,000 to - $100,000 per year Varies Pay scale & grade NF 1 - 4 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Kodiak, AK Alameda, CA Petaluma, CA New London, CT Show morefewer locations (6) Washington, DC Hyannis, MA Provincetown, MA Cape May, NJ Aguadilla, PR Bayamon, PR Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - may apply to support professional development training. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-may vary. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Positions range from Full time to part time and intermittent. Service Excepted Promotion potential 4 - Varies. NF-1, NF-2, NF-3, or NF-4: Full Performance Level Job family (Series) * 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number DEST-12709642-25-CEB Control number 835175400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Locations - Base Cape Cod: Cape Cod, MA; Base Alameda: Alameda, CA; Training Center Petaluma: Petaluma, CA; Training Center Cape May: Cape May, NJ; Base National Capital Region: Washington, DC; Base Kodiak: Kodiak, AK; Base San Juan: Bayamon, PR; Coast Guard Academy: New London, CT; and Base Borinquen: Aguadilla, PR. Duties Help Are you passionate about early childhood education? The Coast Guard Child Development Centers (CDCs) are hiring dedicated professionals for roles ranging from Directors, Trainers, Teachers and Child Care Assistants in our nationally accredited programs. Coast Guard provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of our Military Families. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact. Explore openings at various locations by visiting shopcgx.com and clicking "Careers." Apply today and be part of something bigger! Responsibilities Plans and executes physical, cognitive, communicative, socioemotional, adaptive and age-appropriate early childcare developmental experiences with a variety of material for each child. Implements age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive child interactions with other children and adults. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and the command. Maintains program participation data and completing required daily reports. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Authorization to work in the United States. Ability to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years. Civilian Medical Clearance is Examination is performed at baseline/preplacement and then every two years for every position type listed. Qualifications At the NF01 level: Child Care Assistant Developmental: Minimum: 1. High school diploma or GED certificate and must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. 3. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. At the NF02 level: Child Care Assistant: Minimum: 1. High school diploma or GED certificate. 2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. 3. One year of general experience working with children in a group program with children and/or youth. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Lead Child Care Assistant: Minimum: 1. High school diploma or GED certificate. 2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. 3. One year of general experience working with children. working in a group program with children and/or youth. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. At the NF03 level: Child Care Teacher: Minimum: 1. Two year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate to include the Child Development Associate (CDA) and two years of experience. 2. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. 3. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Preferred (in addition to minimum): * A BA/BS degree in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other degree appropriate to the position from an accredited college or Associate of Arts (AA) degree and at least 2 years' experience in child care or preschool environment. CDC Education Technician: Minimum: 1. Professional knowledge of the goals, principles, objectives, practices and theories of early childhood education acquired through formal education or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood educational specialties. 2. Knowledge of child development norms, behaviors, growth and progress necessary to implement meaningful activities, 3. Assigned duties and responsibilities which promote a child's physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual growth and development. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. 5. Valid Driver's license. CDC Assistant Director: Minimum: 1. Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in above. 2. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is require. 3. Specialized experience in group childcare or other work that demonstrated the ability to: * Manage the operation of a childcare center. * Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family child care providers, or other care- giving adults. * Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. * Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children. 4. While most of the work is done in an office setting, the ability to bend and lift children and equipment (up to 45 pounds) is required when substituting in rooms. 5. A valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. CDC Education Specialist: Minimum: 1. Professional knowledge of the goals, principles, objectives, practices and theories of early childhood education acquired through formal education or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood educational specialties. 2. Knowledge of child development norms, behaviors, growth and progress necessary to implement meaningful activities, assigned duties and responsibilities which promote a child's physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual growth and development. 3. Valid Driver's license. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. At the NF04 level: CDC Director: Minimum: 1.Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience --courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in above. 2.Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. 3.Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. 4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. 5. A valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. Training and Curriculum Specialist: Minimum: 1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study directly related to child development, early childhood education or equivalent, OR Associate level (two-year) degree in early childhood education/child development, from an accredited college or university. Must include 12 semester hours covering children aged birth through 5 years and four years of experience in a child care setting in a program serving children aged birth through 5 years. 2. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. 3. Valid Driver's license. 4. Must have within 60 days of hire and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certifications. Education High School Diploma or GED - please see for each position. Additional information PRIVACY ACT NOTICE Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations. Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant's education and work experience qualify them for the job they are applying for. Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding. Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Expand Hide additional information Benefits Help Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional Information on how you will be evaluated: Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans' preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor's name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors. Benefits Help Review our benefits Required documents Required Documents Help Varies dependent on position. May include resume, transcript or documentation to support any statuses claimed. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Job Details Rockledge, FL Full Time None Negligible Any Health CareDescription Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor: BHT Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Approved by: Director of Human Resources POSITION SUMMARY In collaboration with the Lead BHT and BHT Supervisor, the Behavior Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for providing on-shift supervision of clients. The BHT must direct all shift activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies, in order to achieve overall goals of the business. The BHT is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective quality care for the clients. Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES: Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail. Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment. Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times. Confidentiality: This individual does not discuss specific or general information about a client or UBH's Policies and Procedures with anyone other than a current UBH employee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES: Oversees client's daily activities. Agrees and follows all rules outlined in the BHT Manual. Orients clients to the treatment facility and the rules of the program. Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and DCF and Joint Commission regulations regarding client's information, including but not limited to keeping client and company information and procedures confidential. Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times. Provides supervision of Medication Pass. Conducts per policy Urine Drug Screens. Conducts 15 minute checks on all clients. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; has the ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately. Ensures clients adhere to the Daily Schedule, and assists with getting clients to a specific location. Ensures clients are prepared for discharge. Ensures linens are prepared for remaking of beds, and remakes all beds for discharging clients. Assists with facilitating any bed changing that may occur during a client's stay. Facilitates client's rules and responsibilities. Reports non-compliance to Lead BHT. Transports clients in a company vehicle, when necessary. Ensures Communication Log Book is completed each shift. Conducts groups a back-up for the therapists, when necessary. Performs all duties delegated by Lead BHT and BHT Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent, preferred. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age or older PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Standing X Walking X Bending X Crouching X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Sitting X Reaching X Reading X Driving X LIFTING/LOWERING Light (1-20 lbs) X Medium (21-50 lbs) X Heavy (51+ lbs) X MENTAL DEMANDS Psychological High Medium Low Mental Stress X Work with Others X TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position. EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS: This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

Job Details Rockledge, FL Part Time None Negligible Any Health CareDescription Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor: BHT Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Approved by: Director of Human Resources POSITION SUMMARY In collaboration with the Lead BHT and BHT Supervisor, the Behavior Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for providing on-shift supervision of clients. The BHT must direct all shift activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies, in order to achieve overall goals of the business. The BHT is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective quality care for the clients. Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES: Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail. Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment. Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times. Confidentiality: This individual does not discuss specific or general information about a client or UBH's Policies and Procedures with anyone other than a current UBH employee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES: Oversees client's daily activities. Agrees and follows all rules outlined in the BHT Manual. Orients clients to the treatment facility and the rules of the program. Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and DCF and Joint Commission regulations regarding client's information, including but not limited to keeping client and company information and procedures confidential. Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times. Provides supervision of Medication Pass. Conducts per policy Urine Drug Screens. Conducts 15 minute checks on all clients. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; has the ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately. Ensures clients adhere to the Daily Schedule, and assists with getting clients to a specific location. Ensures clients are prepared for discharge. Ensures linens are prepared for remaking of beds, and remakes all beds for discharging clients. Assists with facilitating any bed changing that may occur during a client's stay. Facilitates client's rules and responsibilities. Reports non-compliance to Lead BHT. Transports clients in a company vehicle, when necessary. Ensures Communication Log Book is completed each shift. Conducts groups a back-up for the therapists, when necessary. Performs all duties delegated by Lead BHT and BHT Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent, preferred. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age or older PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Standing X Walking X Bending X Crouching X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Sitting X Reaching X Reading X Driving X LIFTING/LOWERING Light (1-20 lbs) X Medium (21-50 lbs) X Heavy (51+ lbs) X MENTAL DEMANDS Psychological High Medium Low Mental Stress X Work with Others X TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position. EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS: This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

Job Details Wildwood, FL Full Time None Negligible Any Health CareDescription Job Purpose: - The Lead Behavioral Health Technician at PHOENIX EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS LLC plays a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of behavioral health services. This position is designed to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support to clients, while also providing leadership and guidance to a team of technicians. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills to enhance client experiences and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and supervise a team of behavioral health technicians to ensure the delivery of exceptional client care. - Coordinate and manage daily operations within the behavioral health unit, ensuring compliance with company policies and healthcare standards. - Facilitate effective communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to support client treatment plans. - Utilize problem-solving skills to address and resolve client and operational issues promptly and effectively. - Implement and oversee training programs for staff to enhance skills and knowledge, particularly in KIPU systems. - Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members, providing feedback and support for professional development. - Collaborate with management to develop and prioritize objectives that align with organizational goals. - Maintain accurate records and documentation of client interactions and treatment progress. - Foster a positive and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth. Qualifications Required Education: - High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: - High school diploma or equivalent Required Experience: - Experience working in a behavioral health setting - Experience in a leadership or supervisory role - Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong communication skills - Effective problem-solving abilities - Customer service skills Preferred Skills and Abilities: - Advanced communication skills - Management and prioritization skills - Knowledge of KIPU software

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Job Details Port Saint Lucie, FL Full Time None Negligible Any Health CareDescription Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor: BHT Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Approved by: Director of Human Resources POSITION SUMMARY In collaboration with the Lead BHT and BHT Supervisor, the Behavior Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for providing on-shift supervision of clients. The BHT must direct all shift activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies, in order to achieve overall goals of the business. The BHT is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective quality care for the clients. Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES: Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail. Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment. Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times. Confidentiality: This individual does not discuss specific or general information about a client or UBH's Policies and Procedures with anyone other than a current UBH employee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES: Oversees client's daily activities. Agrees and follows all rules outlined in the BHT Manual. Orients clients to the treatment facility and the rules of the program. Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and DCF and Joint Commission regulations regarding client's information, including but not limited to keeping client and company information and procedures confidential. Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times. Provides supervision of Medication Pass. Conducts per policy Urine Drug Screens. Conducts 15 minute checks on all clients. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; has the ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately. Ensures clients adhere to the Daily Schedule, and assists with getting clients to a specific location. Ensures clients are prepared for discharge. Ensures linens are prepared for remaking of beds, and remakes all beds for discharging clients. Assists with facilitating any bed changing that may occur during a client's stay. Facilitates client's rules and responsibilities. Reports non-compliance to Lead BHT. Transports clients in a company vehicle, when necessary. Ensures Communication Log Book is completed each shift. Conducts groups a back-up for the therapists, when necessary. Performs all duties delegated by Lead BHT and BHT Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent, preferred. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age or older PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Standing X Walking X Bending X Crouching X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Sitting X Reaching X Reading X Driving X LIFTING/LOWERING Light (1-20 lbs) X Medium (21-50 lbs) X Heavy (51+ lbs) X MENTAL DEMANDS Psychological High Medium Low Mental Stress X Work with Others X TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position. EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS: This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

Job Details Port Saint Lucie, FL Full-Time/Part-TimeDescription Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor: BHT Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Approved by: Director of Human Resources In collaboration with the Lead BHT and BHT Supervisor, the Behavior Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for providing on-shift supervision of clients. The BHT must direct all shift activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies, in order to achieve overall goals of the business. The BHT is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective quality care for the clients. Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES: Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail. Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment. Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times. Confidentiality: This individual does not discuss specific or general information about a client or UBH's Policies and Procedures with anyone other than a current UBH employee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES: Oversees client's daily activities. Agrees and follows all rules outlined in the BHT Manual. Orients clients to the treatment facility and the rules of the program. Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and DCF and Joint Commission regulations regarding client's information, including but not limited to keeping client and company information and procedures confidential. Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times. Provides supervision of Medication Pass. Conducts per policy Urine Drug Screens. Conducts 15 minute checks on all clients. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; has the ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately. Ensures clients adhere to the Daily Schedule, and assists with getting clients to a specific location. Ensures clients are prepared for discharge. Ensures linens are prepared for remaking of beds, and remakes all beds for discharging clients. Assists with facilitating any bed changing that may occur during a client's stay. Facilitates client's rules and responsibilities. Reports non-compliance to Lead BHT. Transports clients in a company vehicle, when necessary. Ensures Communication Log Book is completed each shift. Conducts groups a back-up for the therapists, when necessary. Performs all duties delegated by Lead BHT and BHT Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent, preferred. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age or older PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Standing X Walking X Bending X Crouching X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Sitting X Reaching X Reading X Driving X LIFTING/LOWERING Light (1-20 lbs) X Medium (21-50 lbs) X Heavy (51+ lbs) X MENTAL DEMANDS Psychological High Medium Low Mental Stress X Work with Others X TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position. EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS: This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

Job Details Port St Lucie, FL Full Time None Negligible Any Health CareDescription Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor: BHT Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Approved by: Director of Human Resources POSITION SUMMARY In collaboration with the Lead BHT and BHT Supervisor, the Behavior Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for providing on-shift supervision of clients. The BHT must direct all shift activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies, in order to achieve overall goals of the business. The BHT is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective quality care for the clients. Qualifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES: Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail. Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment. Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times. Confidentiality: This individual does not discuss specific or general information about a client or UBH's Policies and Procedures with anyone other than a current UBH employee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES: Oversees client's daily activities. Agrees and follows all rules outlined in the BHT Manual. Orients clients to the treatment facility and the rules of the program. Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and DCF and Joint Commission regulations regarding client's information, including but not limited to keeping client and company information and procedures confidential. Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times. Provides supervision of Medication Pass. Conducts per policy Urine Drug Screens. Conducts 15 minute checks on all clients. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; has the ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately. Ensures clients adhere to the Daily Schedule, and assists with getting clients to a specific location. Ensures clients are prepared for discharge. Ensures linens are prepared for remaking of beds, and remakes all beds for discharging clients. Assists with facilitating any bed changing that may occur during a client's stay. Facilitates client's rules and responsibilities. Reports non-compliance to Lead BHT. Transports clients in a company vehicle, when necessary. Ensures Communication Log Book is completed each shift. Conducts groups a back-up for the therapists, when necessary. Performs all duties delegated by Lead BHT and BHT Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent, preferred. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age or older PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Standing X Walking X Bending X Crouching X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Sitting X Reaching X Reading X Driving X LIFTING/LOWERING Light (1-20 lbs) X Medium (21-50 lbs) X Heavy (51+ lbs) X MENTAL DEMANDS Psychological High Medium Low Mental Stress X Work with Others X TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position. EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS: This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

Job Details Port Saint Lucie, FL Full Time Negligible Health CareDescription BHT SUPERVISOR FULL TIME Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor (PHP/IOP) SUPERVISED BY: BHT Manager POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None POSITION PURPOSE: In collaboration with the Clinical Director, Director of Client Services, and the BHT Manager, the BHT Supervisor is responsible for operations related to the behavioral health techs and client logistics on an assigned shift basis. The BHT Supervisor must direct all activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies in order to achieve overall goals of the business. BHT Supervisor is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective leadership to the aforementioned team, as well as quality care for the clients. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS 1. EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. 2. EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent. 3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Maintains current CPR certification. 4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: Knowledge of 12-step program 5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY: Adults 7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 50% of the time spent indoors. 2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer Calculator Fax Machine Copy Machine Qualifications POSITION: Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor (PHP/IOP) SUPERVISED BY: BHT Manager POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None POSITION PURPOSE: In collaboration with the Clinical Director, Director of Client Services, and the BHT Manager, the BHT Supervisor is responsible for operations related to the behavioral health techs and client logistics on an assigned shift basis. The BHT Supervisor must direct all activities in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations as well as demonstrate sound management of company policies in order to achieve overall goals of the business. BHT Supervisor is also responsible for motivating, mentoring and providing effective leadership to the aforementioned team, as well as quality care for the clients. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS 1. EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. 2. EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years of experience in Behavioral Healthcare or related Healthcare field, or the equivalent. 3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Maintains current CPR certification. 4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: Knowledge of 12-step program 5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY: Adults 7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 50% of the time spent indoors. 2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer Calculator Fax Machine Copy Machine This does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this . The Company has the right to revise this at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

The Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) is a non-supervisory, above full performance level position that requires specialized advanced knowledge and ability to handle complex assignments. The incumbent serves within the cardiology section of the Orlando VA Medical Center (OAVHCS) located in Viera, FL. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Echocardiograms: The work involves highly complex echocardiographic imaging studies, recording for specific measurement, i.e., cardiac chamber size, wall thickness and wall motion, derive calculations of ejection fractions, cardiac output, and abnormalities of left ventricular segmental wall motions. Incumbent uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Incumbent analyses sonogram and synthesizes sonographic examination and medical history and communicates finding(s) with the cardiologist. * 3D: The 3D derived left ventricular function and chamber quantification. Adequately performs full volume and LV quantifications. * Doppler Studies: The complex study involves using the pulse-wave (PW) and continuous-wave (CW) modes by taking a sample volume at a specific location to display blood flow information for that site, obtain maximum velocity by CW, doppler tracing, recording information (doppler signals) for obstructive etiologies and regurgitation of valves as well as relaxation of the ventricles and digitization. * Color Flow Studies: This shows the blood flow in color and can show regurgitation of the heart valves. Incumbent must adjust frequently to patient and equipment interfaces, etc., to individualize the examination and obtain appropriate information and calculation of jets and digitization. * Trans Esophageal Echocardiograms: Incumbent has the responsibility of setting up ultrasound equipment prior to the procedure being done, ensuring that the ultrasound machine and TEE probe is unlocked, connected, and ready for use. Incumbent responsible to note serial number of TEE probe. Incumbent will have the task of operating and adjusting the ultrasound machine so that the best quality views can be visualized and recorded. * Bubble Studies: Incumbent is responsible for setting up syringes to be used and for positioning patient for procedure. Incumbent will have the responsibility of operating the ultrasound machine so that the best quality views are visualized and recorded. * Ultrasound Opacification Agents: Incumbent is responsible for determining the need for use of ventricular opacification agents. Incumbent is also responsible to know the risk and benefits of its use and proper handling of the opacification agent, including storage and injections, and for setting up syringes to be used and for positioning patient for procedure. Incumbent will have the responsibility of operating the ultrasound machine so that best quality views are visualized and recorded. * Stress Echocardiogram: Incumbent is responsible for obtaining a baseline, full resting echocardiogram and for hooking patient up for stress procedure. Incumbent assists the physician with monitoring the patient during the walking phase of the procedure for obtaining the ultrasound views during and after the stress. Incumbent also performs Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms for the department and obtains ultrasound images before, during, and after stress test. Additional functions include: * Incumbent assists the cardiologist with Cardiology Clinic, as well as outpatient clinic consultations. * Incumbent assists in maintaining records on the VHA computers. * Incumbent responds to emergency situations on an as needed basis. S/he can work very rapidly and accurately, adjust with established or predetermined practices in response to the physician's demand or changes in the patient's condition. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases-When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Functional Statement #: 80164F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Job Details FL - Lake Wales, FL Full Time $48585.72 HourlyDescription * Please make sure that you complete the City of Lake Wales Application at ******************************************** in order to be considered.* Salary: Firefighter/EMT - $48,585.72 Annually, Full-Time: This amount includes a 5% end of probation increase and full holiday incentives. Firefighter/Paramedic - $58,441.94 Annually, Full Time: This amount includes a 5% end of probation increase, paramedic incentive (upon clearance by the Medical Director), and full holiday incentives. Benefits: Step Pay Plan, 100% employer paid health and life insurance, employee paid dental and vision; Sick leave, vacation, safety days, optional holidays and 10 paid holidays. 5% incentive with State Certified Pump Operator 5% increase per degree from accredited college or university GENERAL PURPOSE Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid and rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of a Deputy Chief. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of other Firefighters, new recruits, or other part-time department personnel, as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment and keeps logs as required. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; wash and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned. Assists in training new employees as assigned. Serves on various employee committees Other duties as required Qualifications DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) High school diploma or GED equivalent; (B) Must meet the requirements set by the Firefighters Standards Council, complete training and courses prescribed by departmental regulations. Must successfully complete state certified Pump Operator's Course within one year. EMT certification within 18 months. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid; (B) Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment; Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (A) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid Florida Class D driver's license. (B) No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years; (C) U.S. citizen; (D) Must be able to read and write the English language; SELECTION GUIDELINES: physical agility test; oral examination; medical examination; background verification and check; final selection. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical and rescue equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. 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, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 11/26/2025 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Open to all U.S. Citizens. The Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician at this level has full supervisory responsibility for the Phlebotomy section which includes outpatient and inpatient services at one of the following sites: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center/Primary Care Clinic, Lake City VA Medical Center/Commerce CBOC, Tallahassee OPC, or The Villages Outpatient Clinic with between 5 to 25 subordinate Phlebotomists. * Assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care and timely delivery of specimens. * Ensures the work assignments of employees in the team are carried out. * Assigns functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities. * Functions as a primary training coordinator for students and new employees who require education and instruction in phlebotomy techniques, safety procedures, specimen handling, and urine drug screen collection. * Performs competency assessments of assigned personnel and provides documentation of training activities to meet agency accrediting requirements for The Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. * Utilizes outpatient laboratory workflow system to determine patient waiting times and adjusts staffing as needed to meet or exceed goals for patient waiting times. * In case of shortage of personnel due to scheduled or unscheduled leave, the incumbent will be responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload to other team members to ensure smooth workflow. * Ensures required training such as cardiac resuscitation and Fit Testing is up to date on the employees in their area. Collects and collates data for the Quality Assurance Meeting. * Prepares schedules and monitors attendance of employees. Coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum coverage. * Assures formal orientation and training programs are developed and carried out as required. Provide ongoing assessment and development of staff to promote maximum levels of professional achievement and advancement. * Participates in the interviewing and selection of personnel as required. Provides opportunities for staff development through in-service programs, patient teaching and staff projects in collaboration with Quality Manager. * Will serve as Records Liaison Officer for the phlebotomy section. * Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees about procedures, policies and directives. Writes/revises Standard Operating Procedures. * Resolves formal and informal complaints of employees and patients through Joint Patient Safety Reporting and PATS-R sites. * Incumbent follows proper infectious disease controls by following standard precaution procedures and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure that others utilize appropriate PPE for their tasks. The incumbent follows established safety policies and attends mandatory safety training. The incumbent maintains a clean and safe work environment. * Perform additional medical administrative duties such as participate in special projects or analytical studies of problem areas, conduct investigations and/or systemic reviews of operations, makes recommendations or suggestions for improved methods and procedures, coordinates, implements and completes accepted changes. Drafts policy for clinic operation. Investigates issues and prepares correspondence relating to patient care activities. Accomplishes assigned task on or before the specified deadline. * Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Firefighter EMT is responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires and providing care, treatment, and transportation for medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting while providing said emergency medical care up to the basic life support level as approved by the Hernando County Common Medical Protocols. Medical Care at Fire/Rescue related scenes. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. * Operates and maintains all types of apparatus and equipment used in fire/rescue activities. * Responds to all alarms that are assigned by the dispatch center. * Conducts pre-fire planning and enforcing of burn laws. * Participates in pre-fire inspections and investigations of hazardous conditions found during routine area familiarization training. * Repeated climbing as well as normal driving skills. Must be able to drive one handed while using the other hand to operate radio, sirens, and air horns. * Connects and pulls charged fire hoses weighing more than 100 lbs. using entire body strength. * Writes fire and medical incident reports in a concise and professional manner. * Enters burning buildings for rescue or extinguishment activities, wearing protective breathing apparatus (approx. 40 lbs.). * Climbs ladders carrying heavy tools, equipment weighing more than 60 lbs. and descending ladders carrying rescued victims using entire body strength. Ability to be positioned on the ladder for an extended period directing hose streams. * Performs vehicle extrication including use of such equipment as hydraulic rescue spreader and cutting tools weighing approx. 60 lbs. and other hydraulic tools requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and upper body strength. * Provides exemplary patient care, protocol, and policy compliance, and displays exceptional role model behavior towards all personnel and citizens. * Stays informed on rescue related activities, supplies, and facilities in the department. * Stays informed of new equipment and methods. * Prepares and submits various reports as assigned by supervisor or other management staff. * Performs lifting of patients of various size and weights from various heights and positions to stretcher, to medic unit and to hospital bed. * Routinely testifies in court reference to his/her actions at fire, medical or vehicle crash sites. * Performs cleaning and maintaining of fire engines, rescue units, fire stations and equipment and fire hydrants. * Performs other non-emergency, maintenance, and clerical duties during shift. * Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor or other management staff. * The nature of the job requires the employee to be versatile and proficient in all areas of firefighting, rescue, pre-hospital medicine and training regardless of the current job assignment since a change of roles can happen at any moment and time, depending upon the emergency. * Maintain compliance with the County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. * Subject to the current department Random Drug Screening as detailed in the current Local 3760 CBA. * May be required to testify in court, regarding his/her actions at training, fire, medical or vehicle accident sites. * Attendance in accordance with HCFES Admin #127 & #135. Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Minimum Requirements * High school graduate or equivalent (GED). * Two (2) years of working with a paid or part-paid fire department or has attended Firefighter I, II and EMT classes within the past three (3) years. Special Requirements * Must maintain a clean police record and meet other requirements as further defined in Florida Statute 633.34 and Florida Administrative Code 64J, Emergency Medical Services. * Obtain and maintain CJIS Clearance, for CAD access. * This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine and other vaccines as needed. A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Must possess and maintain: * Valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by the current insurance carrier. * State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License * BLS Provider, department approved. * EVOC Certification, current or pass approved department EVOC course. * Florida State Firefighter II Compliance Required Competencies * Knowledge of modern firefighting principles, practices, procedures, and techniques. * Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of all apparatus and equipment used in rescue activities. * Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. * Employee is responsible for having a complete mastery of the current HCFES Common Medical protocols and retains the necessary skill sets to perform all BLS procedures set forth within the EMS protocols. * Critical decision-making skills within the scope of the rank with HCFES. * Ability to gain knowledge of the physical layout of the county street systems. * Knowledge of all radio procedures used in the communication process. * Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and the public. * Knowledge of the current Medical Protocol as approved by the Medical Director. * Knowledge of modern pre-hospital medical care standards, procedures & techniques. * Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing. * Ability to understand and follow oral & written instructions. * Ability to interact with the department's Medical Director to ensure compliance and full understanding of his/her expectations. * Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. * Ability to work within a paramilitary environment with a strict set of dress, appearance, and operational protocols. Equipment Used * Medical equipment and devices * Communication Systems, radio, telephone, internet, and intranets * computer based ePCR systems. * Dispatch CAD Systems * EMS Apparatus, as appropriate and required rescue equipment, * Firefighting Apparatus and Equipment, as appropriate. * Personal Protective Equipment as assigned. Physical Abilities * Ability to pass a department annual physical based on NFPA 1582 guidelines. Employees failing to successfully pass the annual physical will be referred to the department physician of record for final medical clearance for duty. * Ability to pass annual physical agility test in allotted time demonstrating actual job tasks. * Employee must maintain compliance with NFPA 1582 guidelines. * Ability to complete post offer/pre-employment and annual examination. * Employee is expected to participate in an on-going physical exercise program to maintain physical agility requirements. * Ability to endure sustained acts of physical exertion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations including activities such as lifting/carrying, reaching, climbing, pulling, good near and distant vision (with or without correction), Good hearing (with or without hearing aid), kneeling, bending, pushing, standing, crawling, balancing, smelling, stooping, jumping, and running. * Ability to respond to a vast array of medical emergencies, delivering quality emergency care to all patients always. * Ability to undergo more than two (2) hours of related training daily. * Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a reported disability. Environmental Conditions * Must be able to battle thick smoke, intense heat and crawling through cramped areas while wearing heavy clothing and protective breathing gear. * Hazardous conditions: Flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting, and related hazards and stressful situations. * Exposure to body fluids, foul odors, and bio-hazardous human waste. * Employee responds to crisis situations that require the incumbent to make major decisions involving people, resources, and property. * Works in a physically threatening environment that requires the incumbent to make life and death decisions for themselves and others. * Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified* Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 11/26/2025 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Open to all U.S. Citizens. The Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician at this level has full supervisory responsibility for the Phlebotomy section which includes outpatient and inpatient services at one of the following sites: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center/Primary Care Clinic, Lake City VA Medical Center/Commerce CBOC, Tallahassee OPC, or The Villages Outpatient Clinic with between 5 to 25 subordinate Phlebotomists. * Assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care and timely delivery of specimens. * Ensures the work assignments of employees in the team are carried out. * Assigns functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities. * Functions as a primary training coordinator for students and new employees who require education and instruction in phlebotomy techniques, safety procedures, specimen handling, and urine drug screen collection. * Performs competency assessments of assigned personnel and provides documentation of training activities to meet agency accrediting requirements for The Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. * Utilizes outpatient laboratory workflow system to determine patient waiting times and adjusts staffing as needed to meet or exceed goals for patient waiting times. * In case of shortage of personnel due to scheduled or unscheduled leave, the incumbent will be responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload to other team members to ensure smooth workflow. * Ensures required training such as cardiac resuscitation and Fit Testing is up to date on the employees in their area. Collects and collates data for the Quality Assurance Meeting. * Prepares schedules and monitors attendance of employees. Coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum coverage. * Assures formal orientation and training programs are developed and carried out as required. Provide ongoing assessment and development of staff to promote maximum levels of professional achievement and advancement. * Participates in the interviewing and selection of personnel as required. Provides opportunities for staff development through in-service programs, patient teaching and staff projects in collaboration with Quality Manager. * Will serve as Records Liaison Officer for the phlebotomy section. * Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees about procedures, policies and directives. Writes/revises Standard Operating Procedures. * Resolves formal and informal complaints of employees and patients through Joint Patient Safety Reporting and PATS-R sites. * Incumbent follows proper infectious disease controls by following standard precaution procedures and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure that others utilize appropriate PPE for their tasks. The incumbent follows established safety policies and attends mandatory safety training. The incumbent maintains a clean and safe work environment. * Perform additional medical administrative duties such as participate in special projects or analytical studies of problem areas, conduct investigations and/or systemic reviews of operations, makes recommendations or suggestions for improved methods and procedures, coordinates, implements and completes accepted changes. Drafts policy for clinic operation. Investigates issues and prepares correspondence relating to patient care activities. Accomplishes assigned task on or before the specified deadline. * Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 11/26/2025 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Open to all U.S. Citizens. The Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician at this level has full supervisory responsibility for the Phlebotomy section which includes outpatient and inpatient services at one of the following sites: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center/Primary Care Clinic, Lake City VA Medical Center/Commerce CBOC, Tallahassee OPC, or The Villages Outpatient Clinic with between 5 to 25 subordinate Phlebotomists. * Assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care and timely delivery of specimens. * Ensures the work assignments of employees in the team are carried out. * Assigns functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities. * Functions as a primary training coordinator for students and new employees who require education and instruction in phlebotomy techniques, safety procedures, specimen handling, and urine drug screen collection. * Performs competency assessments of assigned personnel and provides documentation of training activities to meet agency accrediting requirements for The Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. * Utilizes outpatient laboratory workflow system to determine patient waiting times and adjusts staffing as needed to meet or exceed goals for patient waiting times. * In case of shortage of personnel due to scheduled or unscheduled leave, the incumbent will be responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload to other team members to ensure smooth workflow. * Ensures required training such as cardiac resuscitation and Fit Testing is up to date on the employees in their area. Collects and collates data for the Quality Assurance Meeting. * Prepares schedules and monitors attendance of employees. Coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum coverage. * Assures formal orientation and training programs are developed and carried out as required. Provide ongoing assessment and development of staff to promote maximum levels of professional achievement and advancement. * Participates in the interviewing and selection of personnel as required. Provides opportunities for staff development through in-service programs, patient teaching and staff projects in collaboration with Quality Manager. * Will serve as Records Liaison Officer for the phlebotomy section. * Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees about procedures, policies and directives. Writes/revises Standard Operating Procedures. * Resolves formal and informal complaints of employees and patients through Joint Patient Safety Reporting and PATS-R sites. * Incumbent follows proper infectious disease controls by following standard precaution procedures and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure that others utilize appropriate PPE for their tasks. The incumbent follows established safety policies and attends mandatory safety training. The incumbent maintains a clean and safe work environment. * Perform additional medical administrative duties such as participate in special projects or analytical studies of problem areas, conduct investigations and/or systemic reviews of operations, makes recommendations or suggestions for improved methods and procedures, coordinates, implements and completes accepted changes. Drafts policy for clinic operation. Investigates issues and prepares correspondence relating to patient care activities. Accomplishes assigned task on or before the specified deadline. * Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Firefighter/EMT - Probation: This is a technical position concerning work in the protection of life and property of an emergency and hazardous nature. Additionally responsible for handling and treatment of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort and adhering to instructions provided by the Medical Director, physicians, nurses or paramedics as established by hospital and County policies and procedures and level of training attained. High school graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of Age. State certified Emergency Medical Technician and certified Firefighter, as provided by Florida State statutes. Must have physical examination, prior to employment. Physical requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.34 and satisfy requirements of NFPA 1582. Must possess a valid state of Florida Driver License. EVOC required before operating any County owned vehicles. Florida State Certified Firefighter, Florida State Certified EMT, American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR card, AIDS awareness course. Majority of duties are performed outside at varying heights and elevations in varying terrain with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Operations typically expose employees to a wide variety of adverse or hazardous environments. Employees are exposed to extreme temperature variations, loud noises, fumes, and noxious or airborne particles and potentially hazardous diseases and substances. The employee may occasionally be exposed to explosives, toxins, radiological particles (including mutagens and teratogens), and excessive vibration. Services are performed anywhere inside the particular zone as designated by Marion County Fire Department. This could be a fire station, Marion County streets, forest areas, or private homes. An employee in this position may be required to act without direct supervision and must be able to exercise judgment in meeting emergencies. General supervision is received from the Fire Chief, or his authorized representative. Work is performed on a rotating shift basis which may require the highest level of physical exertion and agility on a sustained basis. Emergency work after hours and on holidays may be required. Shift work involved and are 24 hours long. Other employees do this work at the same time at other locations. Firefighter/Paramedic - Probation: This is a technical position concerning work in the protection of life and property of an emergency and hazardous nature. Additionally responsible for handling and treatment of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort and adhering to instructions provided by the Medical Director, physician, nurses or other paramedics as established by hospital and County policies and procedures and level of training attained. High School graduate or its equivalent; at least 18 years of age. State certified Paramedic and certified Firefighter a provided by Florida State statutes. Successful completion of the provisional paramedic program, AIDS awareness course and an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course. Successful completion of a vehicle extrication course within six months of hire. Must have physical examination, prior to employment. Physical requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.34 and satisfy requirements of NFPA 1582. Must possess a valid state of Florida Driver License. EVOC required before operating any County owned vehicles. Florida State Certified Firefighter and Florida State certified Paramedic, American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR certification, and basic and advanced cardiac life support certification. Majority of duties are performed outside at varying heights and elevations in varying terrain with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Operations typically expose employees to a wide variety of adverse or hazardous environments. Employees are exposed to extreme temperature variations, loud noises, fumes, and noxious or airborne particles and potentially hazardous diseases and substances. The employee may occasionally be exposed to explosives, toxins, radiological particles (including mutagens and teratogens), and excessive vibration. Services are performed anywhere inside the particular zone as designated by Marion County Fire Department. This could be a fire station, Marion County streets, forest areas, or private homes. An employee in this position may be required to act without direct supervision and must be able to exercise judgment in meeting emergencies. Supervision is received from the station lieutenant or captain, or the District Chief acting as shift supervisor. Work is performed on a rotating shift basis which may require the highest level of physical exertion and agility on a sustained basis. Emergency work after hours and on holidays may be required. Salary to include: 2% cost of living adjustment annually 5% loyalty pay for every 5 year milestone Potential for 2% increase on anniversary hire date with completion of 80 hours of approved course work Learn more about salary and included benefits at ***************************** FIREFIGHTER (EMT REQUIREMENTS ARE BELOW) JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing specialized public safety work in the protection of life and property through performance of general fighting duties and responsibilities of an emergency and hazardous nature. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Performs Firefighter duties for the protection of life and property. Inspects buildings and facilities and properties for safety hazards upon request of owner or occupant. * Learns, understands, and abides by all Fire Department Standard Operational Guidelines, general orders, and risk management procedures. Participates in training sessions dealing with rescue and emergency situations and maintains a high level of job proficiency. * Takes regular turn in housekeeping of living quarters and maintenance and grounds keeping of the station. * Responds as needed to emergency calls and provides assistance on motor vehicle accidents, structure fires, and wildland fires. * Preforms ALS interventions and transport medical emergencies as needed (if certified as a paramedic). * Operates fire equipment as emergencies and conditions demand. Services and makes repairs to firefighting equipment as assigned, performing such duties as inspecting, cleaning, and testing apparatus daily. * Completes all necessary documentation. * Upon arrival at the scene of a major incident, may be required to lay supply line (fire hose) manually using both hands and pulls supply line from back of firetruck and wraps it around hydrant and visually monitors truck. Manually attaches fire hose to hydrant and manually uses hydrant wrench, turns hydrant to allow water to flow. Physical strength is required to turn on hydrant value. * Reports and receives additional verbal instructions. Pulls 200 feet of pre-connected 1 3/4-inch attack line from side of apparatus and holding line with both hands and advances toward fire. * Assists in the placement of utilization of heavy appliance (a device which allows the flow of large amounts of water.) Lifts line over shoulder and uses physical strength to continually pull line. Upon charging of attack line, proceeds to fire and holds line to fire base, bends, stoops but mainly crawls while inside of structures and pulls line along to put out fires. Due to circumstances of fires will remain inside putting out fires for periods of 15 to 30 minutes on a regular basis. Conducts search and rescue in 2-person teams or may work alone. * Upon emergency notice (an audible alarm) dons emergency safety equipment, weighing 85 pounds and climbs onto apparatus. Based on type of emergency, performs a variety of tasks ranging from extrication, delivering of direct patient care, and firefighting duties. * Extricates by a variety of methods ranging from holding and using rescue saw (weighs 50 pounds), holding and using the rescue tools (weight 75 pounds), and applying physical strength to pry open doors, hoods, and separate heavy metal objects. * Manually uses hux bars, pry bars, and various other forcible entry tools. Remains visually and audibly alert to detect hazards for safety concerns. Remains calm and professional during emergency situations and constantly follows proper safety procedures. * Crawls throughout structure by hand and searches for potential victims. Upon finding persons, physically removes them by dragging or carrying them out of structure to safety. * Performs ventilation of structure by carrying and placing ladders outside of structures. Climbs ladder to point above seat of fire and carries tools with them to designated location. Manually cuts roof open with ax, chainsaw, or rescue saw. Ladders will vary in length depending on structure. Agility and speed are required to reach designated areas and for some emergencies to physically remove victims from roofs or other heights of more than eight (8) feet. * Knows how and when to use alternative water supply source and location of, care of, general maintenance, and usage of fire streams, extinguishing properties of water, types of water pressures, and variety of foam and foam application. * Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact. * Implements the organization's guiding principles and core values. * Performs other related job duties as assigned. SUPERVISION This position has no supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS FIREFIGHTER I FIREFIGHTER II FIREFIGHTER III FIREFIGHTER IV FIREFIGHTER V Education HS/GED Required HS/GED Required HS/GED Required HS/GED Required with Associate's Degree preferred HS/GED Required with Bachelor's Degree preferred Training Courses Required Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician Curriculum Successful completion of all requirements of probationary period Successful completion of the following course: 1-100 Incident Management System Successful completion of Paramedic Curriculum (if required by new hire contract) Successful completion of courses for Firefighter I Successful completion of the following courses: Vehicle Extrication I-200 Basic Incident Management Strategy IAFF Hazardous Materials Operations for First Responders or Haz Mat 1/40hr. S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction Wild Land Fire Behavior Successful completion of the required courses of Firefighter I - II Successful completion of the following courses: Firefighting Tactics and Strategies I BTLS Apparatus Operations Fire Service Hydraulics S-205 Fire Operations in Urban Interface S-330 Task force/Strike Team Leader I-300 Intermediate Incident Management Systems Successful completion of the required courses of Firefighter I - III Successful completion of the following courses: Fire Service Course Delivery Apparatus Operations Firefighting Tactics and Strategies II Company Officer Fire Prevention Practices Private Fire Protection Systems I Paramedic or Industrial Rescue or equivalent PALS or PEP (Medics only) Successful completion of the required courses for Firefighter I - IV Successful completion of the following courses: Emergency Response to Terrorism Bldg. Construction for Fire Service Construction Documents & Plans Review Codes & Standards Rope I Fire Chemistry Experience 1 year 3 years 5 years 8 years 12 years Courses 3 6 13 21 28 Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. * EVOC required before operating any County-owned vehicles. * Current State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as Firefighter II. * American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR card and infection control course. * State of Florida certified Emergency Medical Technician certification or State of Florida Certified Paramedic certification. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (if certified as paramedic). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to write routine reports. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisor. * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardized exists. * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. * Ability to study manual work processes to determine most effective methods as essential tasks. * Knowledge of fire behavior, the burning process, heat transfer, products of combustion, classification of fires, and the methods used for extinguishment. * Ability to operate and inspect a variety of types of fire extinguishers and how to tie and utilize ropes and knots for equipment and safety. * Knowledge of and understanding of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), types, how and when to use, and inspection and care and safety precautions regarding the SCBA. * Knowledge of a wide variety of methods and procedures of emergency and rescue operations. * Knowledge of basic computer programs and basic skills. * Knowledge of firefighter techniques, methods, and equipment. * Knowledge of ventilation systems, sprinkler systems, and other types of water supplies. * Ability to use ladders when necessary. * Ability to use forcible entry tools, as well as understanding of types, care, maintenance, and safety usage of these tools. * Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergencies. * Ability to operate complex equipment, which requires possession of mechanical aptitude, strength, and ability to do manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions. * Ability to operate heavy emergency equipment safely and efficiently. * Ability to complete correct calculations of engine pressures required for necessary operations. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. * Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in diversified work environments ranging from tasks performed inside assigned station and off-site at emergency scenes. Majority of duties are performed outside at varying heights and elevations in varying terrain with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Operations typically expose employees to a wide variety of adverse or hazardous environments. Employees are exposed to extreme temperature variations, loud noises, fumes, and noxious or airborne particles and potentially hazardous diseases and substances. The employee may occasionally be exposed to explosives, toxins, radiological particles (including mutagens and teratogens), and excessive vibration. Services are performed anywhere inside the particular zone as designated by Marion County Fire Rescue. This could be a fire station, Marion County streets, forest areas, or private homes or businesses. Marion County has the right to revise this at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing technical and specialized work functions associated with providing quality medical care to all members of the community in the event of medical emergencies, natural disasters, hazardous situations, environmental emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and other life and death situations ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Responds to emergency calls relayed by dispatchers. Reads maps, drives ambulance to emergency site using the most expeditious route possible, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations. * Observes and assists Paramedics performing emergency medical care; receives instructions and training from Paramedics. * Evaluates scene on arrival and determines nature and extent of illness or injury. Takes pulse, blood pressure, and visually observes changes in skin colors. Makes determinations regarding patient status by interpreting diagnostic signs. * Assists in establishing priority for emergency care and initiates basic life support procedures at the scene as necessary. * Provides re-hydration/rehabilitation and medical treatment to victims, firefighters, and/or other personnel at the scene as necessary. * Renders appropriate emergency care, based on competency level, to stabilize the patient such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, providing oxygen, and triage. Assesses the effects of treatment. * Uses medical equipment based on competency level. * Follows infection disease protocol and practices proper disposal of biohazard waste. * Reassures patients and bystanders. Avoids mishandling patient and undue haste and searches for medical identification emblem to aid in care. * Radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services and requests/provides flight rescue service if required. Provides additional emergency care while following established protocols. * Assists in determining appropriate facility to which patient will be transported. Reports nature of illness to that facility and requests instructions/directions from hospital physician or emergency department. * May observe patient enroute and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol and identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with facility. * May report verbally and in writing observation about and care of patient at the scene and enroute to facility. Provides assistance to emergency staff as required and documents all activity in assigned position. * Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility. * Prepares for, attends, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required. * Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation and tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for future readiness. * Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. * Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from the general public, patients, fire, law enforcement, other medical personnel, various agencies, employees, officials, supervisors, or other individuals. * Inventories and restocks ambulance and station supplies and equipment. Orders and maintains sufficient amount to ensure adequate availability to perform daily tasks. * Maintains current field manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, addresses, and related material for reference and/or review. Reads medical journals and other professional literature and maintains professional affiliations. * Attends shift meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing emergency medicine techniques, state/local policies, procedures, codes, and laws. * Prepares and/or receives a variety of forms, logs, requests, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position. Reviews, completes, processes, approves, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate. Prepares and maintains files and records. * Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction. * Operates a personal computer, printer, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, radio, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. * Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact. * Implements the organization's guiding principles and core values. * Performs other related job duties as assigned. SUPERVISION This position has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. * Florida State Certified Emergency Medical Technician. * American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively one-on-one with customers and employees of the organization. * Ability to perform, addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division. * Ability to calculate decimals and percentages and may include the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions. * Ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios and may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. * Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. * Ability to exercise some judgment in selection of procedures, methods, tools, or equipment to own work to accomplish tasks. * Knowledge of geographical features of Marion County and landmarks, location, and responsibilities of County and State agencies, and the ability to maintain records. * Knowledge of EMS procedures and equipment. * Ability to perform advanced life support skills such as cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, transcutaneous pacing, placement of an advanced airway, including endotracheal intubation, initiation of intravenous access, administration of medications and fluid replacement under the direction of a physician. * Ability to perform basic life support such as CPR, bandaging, splinting, ventilation using an adjunct airway, cervical spine immobilization under the direction of the Medical Director * Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and to remain calm during emergencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to handle, hear, kneel, lift, reach, speak, stand, walk, and stoop. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor environments. While performing the duties of the job, the employee will have exposure to extreme weather conditions. Operations typically expose employees to a wide variety of adverse or hazardous environments. Extreme temperature variations, loud noises, fumes, and noxious or airborne particles, vibrations, and potentially hazardous diseases and substances is possible. Marion County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 11/26/2025 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Open to all U.S. Citizens. The Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician at this level has full supervisory responsibility for the Phlebotomy section which includes outpatient and inpatient services at one of the following sites: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center/Primary Care Clinic, Lake City VA Medical Center/Commerce CBOC, Tallahassee OPC, or The Villages Outpatient Clinic with between 5 to 25 subordinate Phlebotomists. * Assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care and timely delivery of specimens. * Ensures the work assignments of employees in the team are carried out. * Assigns functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities. * Functions as a primary training coordinator for students and new employees who require education and instruction in phlebotomy techniques, safety procedures, specimen handling, and urine drug screen collection. * Performs competency assessments of assigned personnel and provides documentation of training activities to meet agency accrediting requirements for The Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. * Utilizes outpatient laboratory workflow system to determine patient waiting times and adjusts staffing as needed to meet or exceed goals for patient waiting times. * In case of shortage of personnel due to scheduled or unscheduled leave, the incumbent will be responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload to other team members to ensure smooth workflow. * Ensures required training such as cardiac resuscitation and Fit Testing is up to date on the employees in their area. Collects and collates data for the Quality Assurance Meeting. * Prepares schedules and monitors attendance of employees. Coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum coverage. * Assures formal orientation and training programs are developed and carried out as required. Provide ongoing assessment and development of staff to promote maximum levels of professional achievement and advancement. * Participates in the interviewing and selection of personnel as required. Provides opportunities for staff development through in-service programs, patient teaching and staff projects in collaboration with Quality Manager. * Will serve as Records Liaison Officer for the phlebotomy section. * Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees about procedures, policies and directives. Writes/revises Standard Operating Procedures. * Resolves formal and informal complaints of employees and patients through Joint Patient Safety Reporting and PATS-R sites. * Incumbent follows proper infectious disease controls by following standard precaution procedures and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure that others utilize appropriate PPE for their tasks. The incumbent follows established safety policies and attends mandatory safety training. The incumbent maintains a clean and safe work environment. * Perform additional medical administrative duties such as participate in special projects or analytical studies of problem areas, conduct investigations and/or systemic reviews of operations, makes recommendations or suggestions for improved methods and procedures, coordinates, implements and completes accepted changes. Drafts policy for clinic operation. Investigates issues and prepares correspondence relating to patient care activities. Accomplishes assigned task on or before the specified deadline. * Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

This is entry level paraprofessional work providing basic life support and transporting sick and injured patients. Work involves driving to and from the scene, providing patient care as directed by a paramedic and within the medical protocols and standards established by the EMS Medical Director, documenting activities, and providing other assistance as needed. NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Checks vehicle for supplies and equipment. Maintains inventory control. Advises paramedic partner and logistics personnel of equipment and supplies needed. Maintains vehicle in full operational readiness in compliance with state and division standards, insuring supplies, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance. Assists in maintaining ambulance in efficient operating condition. Cleans the ambulance after each emergency call. Conducts medical inventory and inspection of supplies. Restocks the emergency vehicle with regard to supplies and equipment. Receives dispatch instructions by radio or telephone. Communicates over radio and telephone with dispatch operations, hospital staff, and representatives of other public safety organizations. Operates an ambulance expeditiously and safely through traffic in accordance with defensive driving techniques and various weather conditions. Adheres to traffic regulations governing emergency vehicle operation. Drives the emergency vehicle to and from accident scenes and hospitals. Assists paramedics in establishing priority for emergency care; initiates basic life support procedures according to established standing orders and medical protocols. Follows and performs work consistent with Standard Operating Guidelines, standing orders and medical protocols. Communicates effectively with patients, family members, bystanders, team members, public safety staff, first responders, dispatchers, and radio operators. Assesses patient condition. Administers a variety of basic life support medical treatments accurately and as rapidly as possible, using techniques such as patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance, bandaging, administration of oxygen, and other techniques described in the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Course curriculum. Uses other techniques which have been approved and are performed under conditions specified by rules of the Florida Department of Health. Administers emergency care while transporting patient in ambulance. Assists paramedic in delivering patient to emergency room. Completes required forms and reports, documenting patient care and other matters as required. Attends seminars, workshops and training sessions as required. Provides for the security of controlled substances and witnesses the proper disposal of controlled substances. When assigned, provides facility-to-facility transports, both locally and outside of Leon County, Florida. OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES Assists with community events such as educating the public on injury prevention, bicycle safety, car seat safety, emergency medical procedures and Cariopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Performs miscellaneous duties and administrative tasks such as facility cleaning, general housekeeping, and scheduling maintenance. May be required to be on twenty-four hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary. In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. DIFFICULTY Independent judgment is required in the application of medical services in accordance to established standards. Employee must apply principles of emergency medicine and common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Employee must comprehend and interpret information received and observed. RESPONSIBILITY: Supervision Received Duties range from defined to somewhat defined and involves judgment and the application of established standards. Supervised by Charge Paramedic. Supervision of Others None. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT Work requires interaction with the sick and injured medical staff, and public safety staff. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED Rescue vehicle, stretcher, and medical equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Work environmental factors include exposure to adverse weather conditions including rain, heat, cold, wind, et cetera. May work in conditions of poor lighting and high levels of noise. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts. Work involves risk of infection or contamination from injured people, hostile/violent individuals, toxic or caustic chemicals. Physical demands require lifting in excess of 100 pounds. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling, bending, kneeling, walking, sitting, or standing for prolong periods of time. Employee must use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Employee must communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Motor coordination is required to safely walk and carry equipment and patients over even and uneven terrain. Work involves working in areas of limited mobility including an ambulance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of emergency medical service and basic life support of the sick and injured. Knowledge of the proper handling, containment, and disposal of bio-hazardous medical waste. Knowledge of emergency medical equipment and telecommunication devices. Knowledge of traffic regulations governing emergency vehicle operation. Knowledge of highways, roads, and streets of the City and County. Knowledge of rules for effective written and spoken English communications. Skill in operating an emergency vehicle expeditiously, safely and defensively. Skill in the use of radio equipment. Skill in applying appropriate medical techniques. Ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor. Ability to lift/push/carry in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to make accurate assessments of injuries or physical trauma. Ability to properly set-up and use equipment as directed by Paramedic. Ability to maneuver an emergency vehicle/ambulance expeditiously and safely through traffic. Ability to deal with a variety of sick, injured, and hysterical/violent individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to maintain thorough medical records. Ability to prepare verbal and written reports. Ability to distinguish color and shades of color. Ability to keep patient information confidential. Ability to maintain certification and training. Ability to maintain a good driving record. Ability to work varying hours. Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with a variety of patients, many of whom are emotionally upset. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and use good judgment. Ability to maintain the skill, physical strength, agility, and emotional stability to handle emergency treatments and to lift patients and equipment in and out of ambulance. Ability to follow and understand protocols. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent. An AA degree is preferred. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain throughout the term of employment the following: 1.Current Florida EMT Certification. 2.Current certificate indicating successful completion of American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers, or an equivalent that is acceptable to Leon County. 3.Current certificate indicating successful completion of 16 hour EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course) recognized by Florida Department of Health. 4.Florida Class E Driver's License, or equivalent accepted by the State of Florida, and a favorable driving record. Must present a valid Florida Department of Motor Vehicles driver transcript at the time of hire. Must possess or successfully complete, within three months of hire, the following Incident Command Systems (ICS) Training Courses and maintain such ICS certifications throughout the term of employment: 1.IS-100 -Introduction to the Incident Command System 2.IS-200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 3.IS-700 -National Incident Management System 4.IS-800.B - National Response Framework Must possess certification or otherwise successfully complete, within three months of hire, the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) course, or equivalent course that is acceptable to Leon County, unless such ITLS course is not offered within such timeframe and the time of completion is therefore extended by EMS Administration, and maintain such ITLS or acceptable equivalent certification throughout the term of employment. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; pre-employment physical fitness test, physical exam, drug testing, and background checks. COMPETENCY PROGRESSION PLAN Employees assigned to the EMT I classification may progress to the EMT II classification upon employee's successful completion of the applicable Field Training Program and approval of the Leon County Medical Director. FLSA STATUS: Position is Non-Exempt. This is para-professional work providing basic life support and transporting sick and injured. Revision History: July 15, 2003, August 6, 2003, August 7, 2003; December 3, 2003; January 21, 2004; July 9, 2005; May 30, 2014; October 1, 2014 (previously titled Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)). File Name: job descriptions EMS EMT I effective 10-1-14 Revised 9/5/14