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DUNEDIN, CITY OF
750 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698
(727)298-3040
http://www.dunedingov.com

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Updated: October 21, 2020

Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic (56 hours/week)

FF/Paramedic Starting Salary: $49,596.15 Pay Range: $49,596.15 - $74,394.17

Benefits:

New 15 year salary “step pay plan with” adjustable ranges.
Annual Leave: 168 hours accrued per year in first three years
Sick Leave: 145.6 hours accrued per year
Holiday pay: 11 days, paid at 16.8 hours (straight pay) for all shift personnel
Medical, Dental and Vision: Employee and Family plans available
Life Insurance: Basic Life provided by the Employer and Voluntary Life is available for purchase by employee
Disability: Short term provided by the Employer and Long term is available for purchase
Education Leave and Reimbursement available
Retirement: Chapter 175 Plan with 3% multiplier and optional 20 year retirement
Pension retirement subsidy for post-retirement health care costs up to $400/mo.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must possess the following minimum certifications: Florida Firefighter/Paramedic, or Florida Paramedic enrolled in Fire Academy, or Florida Firefighter II/EMT currently enrolled in Paramedic coursework.
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Successful completion of the National Testing Network’s (NTN) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within one year of the application date.
Successful completion of the Dunedin Fire Department’s swim assessment.

You must have successfully completed the National Testing Network's Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within one year prior to the application closing date. Consideration will be given to applicants that have not been able to complete CPAT testing due to COVID restrictions for the time only when CPAT testing has been unavailable. All applicants will have to eventually take and pass the CPAT.

Completion of the FireTEAM assessment through the National Testing Network is required.

Department Overview:

The City of Dunedin is located on the west coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay area. It is fortunate to be a Gulf of Mexico coastal community boasting the beautiful beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island State Park. The City has a year around population of 45,000 and is the Spring Training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Many special events are scheduled throughout the year including the area favorite Mardi Gras parade and celebration in the downtown area. The Fire Department operates out of three stations and is part of the Pinellas County EMS system. We operate three ALS engines, a ladder truck, brush truck, and a fire rescue boat. Personnel operate on a 24 hour shift (24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 96 off).

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

For further information you can contact the City of Dunedin’s Human Resources at 727-298-3040 or go to http://www.dunedingov.com

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