Job Information

LA VERNE, CITY OF
3660 D STREET
LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA 91750
9095968726
http://www.cityoflaverne.org

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Updated: January 11, 2021

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of La Verne is currently hiring for open Firefighter-Paramedic positions! This is an ongoing application process, and prompt application and testing are encouraged. For the upcoming application review, all required application materials must be uploaded to candidate’s NTN account by noon on February 1, 2021—see below for all required certificates and documents. Applicants who advance past application review will be invited to the next phase of testing to be held at La Verne Fire Station 1 (2061 Third St., La Verne CA). Applicants who advance past testing will be invited to interview at La Verne Fire Station 1, approximately two weeks later.

Candidates must complete the department application, located here. Completed applications must be uploaded through your NTN account. Those that have submitted NTN test scores but have not submitted an application with supporting documents may not be considered further in the process. Please ensure you have completed all necessary steps!

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.

Salary Information: $80,110 - $97,374 annual base.

Benefit Information:

Competitive contributions toward medical and dental benefits
Education pay incentive
Eligibility for additional paramedic bonus based on assignment
New CalPERS members: CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2.7% @ 57 (Employee contribution 11.5% of reported compensation.)
6.93 to 11.13 shifts of vacation per year depending on years of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Accrual of 11.2 hours of sick leave per month
Uniform allowance of $600 per year

Candidate Contact:
Personnel Office
909-596-8726

Area Information: The City of La Verne strives to maintain a full range of efficient municipal services to preserve our hometown charm and quality of life while being responsive to the community’s current and emerging needs. La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents elect a mayor and four (4) council members at large to represent them and oversee a total annual budget of over $56 million. La Verne is a "close-knit" community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Airport, and fine public and private schools. As one of the most desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small-town charm. The Fire Department currently responds out of two fire stations on 4-person medic engines. In 2017, the Fire Department responded to an average of 10.3 alarms per day.

Population: 31, 063 at 2010 census.

Job Requirements

Age: 18+

US Citizen: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

High School Grad/GED: High school graduation or equivalent required

Valid CALIFORNIA State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Academy Certification: Completion of a California State certified firefighter academy and/or Firefighter I certification from the State of California required.

Neccessary Certifications:

Current AHA ACLS and PALS certification
Current AHA CPR certificate
Must be a California licensed paramedic prior to appointment. Los Angeles County EMSA accreditation required within first 3 months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

California Class C driver’s license with Firefighter endorsement will be required prior to completion of 12-month probationary period
Current NTN score must be submitted with application packet
Completion of a California State certified firefighter academy and/or Firefighter I certification from the State of California prior to appointment
Current Biddle Physical Agility Test within the past 12 months
Upon appointment, candidates must sign a statement agreeing, as a condition of continued employment with the City of La Verne, that they will not use tobacco products regularly (defined as more than once monthly).

Hiring Process:

Physical Agility Testing: Must have successfully completed the Biddle physical abilities test within the past 12 months.
Candidates must complete the application process and sign up and take the Firefighter written examination through National Testing Network (NTN). Application and testing opportunities for Firefighter/Paramedic will be available on a continuous basis.
As staffing needs require, the City of La Verne will review applications and test scores from NTN’s candidate pool and invite selected candidates to participate in an oral board interview. The next review of applications will be February 1, 2021.
To apply, candidates must submit a City of La Verne application, along with the following documentation through their NTN account:
- One page maximum resume
- Copy of current and valid Paramedic license and ACLS certification
- Copy of current and valid CPR certification
- Certificate of completion from a certified Fire Academy or copy of Firefighter I certificate
- Information on where and when the Biddle physical ability test was taken (must be within the last 12 months). Test scores will be verified by the City of La Verne.

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