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  Anticipated Hiring Range - depending on experience and qualifications lateral candidates could be hired at all steps of the current Fire Fighter range
• Preloaded Vacation/Sick Bank equivalent to two work weeks for each bank
• Eligible for modified lateral academy
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified moving expenses, as per City Policy and subject to IRS limits
• Eligibility for Education Incentive pay of 2.5% - 7.5% based on an advanced education degree
• Eligibility for bilingual pay (2%-3% based on Spanish speaking level)

WHO WE ARE:
The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

WHAT WE DO:
The City of Santa Maria is experiencing explosive growth with thousands of residential, commercial, industrial, and retail projects in development. The Fire Department’s goal is to continue to develop staffing that will support continued growth of both the city and the Fire Department. The Santa Maria Fire Department provides all risk emergency services, as well as public education programs, fire prevention, and life safety measures to the City's residents. These services support the Fire Department's mission of effectively preserving lives and protecting property. The department provides Emergency Services, which include pre-hospital emergency medical services at the Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-1) level; response to structural, vehicular and vegetation fires, hazardous materials response, water rescue, trench rescue, public assistance and other emergencies. The department also administers a hazardous materials business plan program in cooperation with Santa Barbara County.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two Professional Letters of Recommendation
• Fire Fighter I certification issued by the California State Board of Fire Services; or Graduation from a State of California Certified Fire Fighter I Academy or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) Certificate or Card issued within the State of California, or Licensed Paramedic Certificate (EMT-P) issued within the State of California, or National Registry EMT Certificate or Card.
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers.

Previous firefighting experience; and

• Graduation from high school; and
• Fire Fighter I certification issued by the California State Board of Fire Services; or
• Graduation from a State of California Certified Fire Fighter I Academy or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)
• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:
• Fire science technology, which includes basic knowledge of fire response organization and fire control.
• Use and care of fire hoses, nozzles and fittings; hose evolutions; fire extinguishers and protective equipment.
• Equipment operations; fire service ladders; and salvage and overhaul procedures.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Use computer and other office equipment effectively.

• Fire Fighter I certification issued by the California State Board of Fire Services; or Graduation from a State of California Certified Fire Fighter I Academy or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Fire Fighter I certificate issued from the National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) Certificate or Card issued within the State of California, or Licensed Paramedic Certificate (EMT-P) issued within the State of California, or National Registry EMT Certificate or Card.
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers.

• LARRO/ Confined Space/ Trench Rescue/ Rescue Systems 1/ Rescue Systems 2

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.