POSITION: Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: ARFF

LEVEL: FC2

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, June 30, 2024

We are the Orlando International Airport! The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) operates OIA and the Orlando Executive Airport. Our airport is a world-class facility serving more than 55 million guests each year and growing. Orlando International Airport (OIA) is the largest airport in Florida, the 9th busiest in the United States and the 17th in the world ranked by the number of passengers in 2022 according to Airports Council International North America (ACI). The airport serves as a significant transportation resource, catalyst and hub in the State of Florida.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full & part-time positions to include first day eligibility for health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth opportunities (see details below).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the initiation of fire attack and extinguishment, control of fire alarm scenes, patient care in emergency/trauma situations and auxiliary activities executed at field operations level as a Firefighter for the Orlando International Airport complex as directed by the Aviation Authority's Fire Department.

SALARY: $53,066.00 / $20.41 per hour based on 2600 hours annually. Plus EMT or Paramedic Incentive Pay = (EMT- $3,276 annually) - (Paramedic - $9,022 annually)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent and a certified Firefighter in accordance with Chapter 633.34 of Florida State Statues and an EMT certification by the State of Florida is required. Firefighter Paramedic certification and experience preferred. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (E.V.O.C.) is required. Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year preceding application for this position. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

• State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
  
• State of Florida EMT or Paramedic License
  
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (CEVO) certificate
  
• Valid Florida driver’s license
  

Documents will not be accepted after 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The application is available on our website www.orlandoairports.net. It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly describe their training and qualifications for this position.

Applicants must be eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Retirement Plan in order to be considered for employment as a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

Required within 36 months of hire/promotion:
State of Florida Paramedic License must be obtained within 36 months of hire as a condition of continued employment with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

TESTING:
A written examination will be administered Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the First Response Training Group. 6310 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL. 32822. Applicants selected to participate in the written examination will be contacted by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority via the email address registered on their applicant profile in GOAA Careers.
The reference materials for the written examination are:

• Emergency Care, 12th Edition
  
• Essentials of Firefighting and Fire Department Operations, 7th Edition.
  
• 2020 AHA Guidelines (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
  
• PHTLS (9th Edition).

A Practical Test will be administered for the top 35 candidates on Monday, August 05, 2024, Tuesday, August 06, 2024 & Wednesday, August 07, 2024. Additional information regarding the Practical test and hiring process will be provided during the written examination.

An interview will be scheduled for candidates that have successfully passed the Practical Test on the week of August 19 – 23, 2024.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the Fire Fighter recruiting process will be placed on an active hiring list. The hiring list will be kept active for at least six months for vacancies that will become available.

**This position requires permanent residency in the United States. Only candidates who are permanently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)will be considered**

BENEFITS:

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)
• Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions)
• Shift Differential (for applicable positions) 2nd Shift - $0.85 per hour & 3rd Shift - $1.00 per hour