Paramedic I/II

Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California

“Mono County does not permit fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure compliance with Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval from the County Administrative Officer (CAO).”

Description

Annual Salary ($61,021.71 - $81,846.82) PLUS 8% Holiday Pay. The successful candidate is a team-oriented paramedic/firefighter able to demonstrate the ability to function well as a member of an EMS team. This individual must be capable of working in an environment that is ethnically & culturally diverse. The ideal candidate must demonstrate superior knowledge of local, county & state paramedic protocols.

Examples of Duties

Primary duties:

• Working at assigned station with one partner on a forty-eight-hour shift.
• Provide Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Life Support treatment to victims, in accordance with California State and ICEMA Region Paramedic Scope of Practice.
• Performs necessary medical treatment and assists in patient extrication from vehicles involved in traffic collisions or accidents with the assistance of other first responder agencies.
• Responds into the back county by foot, vehicle, helicopter or by whatever means necessary to render treatment.
• Operates rescue unit in presence of inclement weather, road closures and possible avalanche danger.
• Complete run paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

Secondary Duties:

• Perform or assist in over-the-side rescues of victims as trained.
• Responds to the fire ground to treat victims of fire, explosions, or building collapse. Assists with emergency incident rehabilitation on the fire ground as assigned.
• Perform or assist in ice, swiftwater and low angle rescue of victims as trained

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Paramedic Scope of Practice as defined and required by the State of California
• BLS and ALS protocols as required by the local emergency medical services agency (ICEMA)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Emergency medical techniques
• Rescue techniques
• Defensive driving
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Recordkeeping procedures and methods of documentation.

Ability and willingness to:

• Perform functions of the local EMS Agency Paramedic Scope of Practice
• Become certified as a CPR Instructor or other technical instruction as approved by the EMS Chief
• Learn the geography of local area
• Think and act quickly in emergencies
• Judge situations and people accurately
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Prepare concise written reports and complete all required clerical duties
• Work safely under hazardous conditions
• Maintain vehicles, medical and non-medical equipment
• Work harmoniously with partners and those contacted while work.
• Work for 24 hours, 48 hours or as scheduled
• Follow directions from supervising personnel
• Perform work related to public relations as required (e.g. school demonstrations, CPR classes, standby events, interagency drills, etc.).
• Perform any or all duties requested or assigned by the EMS Chief or Station Captain.

Paramedic I:

• Successful completion of an Accredited Paramedic School.
• Ability to obtain possession of valid Paramedic accreditation from ICEMA prior to employment

Paramedic II:

• Requirements for Paramedic I; and
• Minimum of six months of previous full-time paramedic experience and a minimum of six months of employment with Mono County as a Paramedic-I
• Possession of valid Paramedic accreditation from ICEMA

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Paramedic License from the State of California; and
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license
• Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card from American Heart Association
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) card from American Heart Association, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR card or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card from American Heart Association
• ICS and NIMS training: ICS-100b, ICS-200b, IS-700a, IS-800b
• Ability to pass extensive criminal background check In addition to the above requirements:

Supplemental Information

The test/interview will consist of (but not be limited to) skills testing, writtent testing, and an orla interview. Applicants should wear casual applicable clothing for testing stations and clothing of their choice for the interview process.

Phase I: Application Appraisal

Phase II: Skills & Written Examination

Phase III: Oral Interview

A current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certificate is required prior to hiring.
Mono County provides generous benefits, including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision & 401 deferred compensation.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
•$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
•$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
•Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
•Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
•well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
•$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
•$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
•Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
•At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
•For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
•For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

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