Firefighter/Paramedic or EMT (Part-Time) - Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Tier: 1

Department: Fire Department

Supervisor: Shift Officer, Captain, Lieutenant

Location: 15482 K Road, Mayetta, KS

Range: $18.13 - $29.63

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:Under the direction of a shift officer, Captain, and/or Lieutenant, protect life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical care. Perform work on a part-time basis in an hourly position. This position will require that the Firefighter/Paramedic or EMT work various shifts of 8 to 24 hours. The duty days and hours will vary based on the needs of the department and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Driving Requirements: Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license free of occupational restrictions, must be insurable with the Nation's insurance

Experience:

MINIMUM: 6+ months of related experience, must obtain a class B non-commercial license within 6 months of hire, a record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment.

PREFERRED: 3+ year of related experience.

Education:

MINIMUM: High school Diploma or GED. EMT - Must possess current Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher certification. Paramedic - Kansas certified Paramedic (EMT-P) or obtain Kansas Paramedic certification within 6 months of hire if not already certified with a National Certification or another State Certification. If currently active in a Paramedic training program must have a current certification as a Kansas EMT or above and obtain Kansas Paramedic certification or higher, within 6 months of hire. Must be willing to obtain Firefighter I certification within 24 months of hire if not already certified. Must certify at the HAZMAT Operations level within 24 months of hire. Must successfully complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100, 200,700, & 800 certifications within 2 months of hire.

PREFERRED: Associates Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Services Related, or Business Management. State of Kansas Paramedic Certification, valid Firefighter I certification.

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essentials elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and outside the PBPN for the purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques in firefighting; procedures and practices in fire rescue; fire prevention, and life safety codes.
• Knowledge of current emergency medical techniques.
• Knowledge of ambulance and fire apparatus, mechanical equipment, and routine preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of radio communications.
• Knowledge of local and nearby streets and roads and direct routes to scenes.
• Knowledge of PBPN Tribal laws, ordinances, and codes; State and Federal laws, ordinances, and codes.

Skills:

• Operational Skills: Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Monitoring equipment use and troubleshooting issues. Watching and reading gauges, dials, or indicators to ensure a machine, tool, or piece of equipment is working properly.
• Interpersonal skills: Remains open to others' ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new processes. Dependable-arrive to work on time, follows instructions, responds positively to direction and feedback.
• Organized: Uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans for assigned work orders. Accurate, thorough and monitors own work for quality and meets deadlines for all assignments with little to no errors.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people say, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Making good judgement calls and decisions quickly and sometimes in high stress situations.

Abilities:

• Ability to work the assigned schedule and a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long working hours.
• Ability to be reliable, punctual, and dependable to meet the needs of the department and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
• Ability to administer proper emergency care and take life saving measures.
• Ability to safely drive fire apparatus and ambulance vehicles; operate a wide variety of equipment and tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Ability to evaluate emergency situations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful, highly team-team oriented environment.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with others.

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Physical Agility, Testing, & Interview Process (takes place on... TO BE ANNOUNCED)

CHECK IN AND ASSIGNMENT:

Enter through the front door of the fire station and check in downstairs in the basement training room. Please park in the large open parking lot located off the station grounds to the south of the station. We are located ¼ mile south of the intersection of 158th & K Road. GPS and Smartphone mapping devices are notorious for failing to properly locate our facility and providing improper directions.

If you are not checked in and present in the Fire Department Basement at 0830 hours, YOU WILL NOT be allowed to continue in the hiring process.

• You are required to bring your current Driver's License.

No smoking, tobacco, or vaping/e-cigarette use will be allowed on Fire Department property or during testing by any applicant at any time on the date of testing. Wandering outside of the designated areas and failure to follow instructions will result in immediate removal from the hiring process

• Candidates should wear appropriate athletic clothing taking weather conditions into consideration.
• You will be required to sign a waiver of liability to participate in the physical agility testing.
• Interviews will be in the afternoon. Candidates should wear appropriate attire and may use the Fire Department facilities to clean up if needed.
• You will be assigned an interview time after successful test completion. Interviews will be in the basement of the PBPN Government Center at 16281 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 66509. Check in with Human Resources in the southwest corner of the basement upon arrival. Call HR at 785-966-3060 if you need directions.

All testing is pass/ fail. Testing stations may be changed or altered due to conditions on the day of testing. Testing stations may not occur in the order listed. This description is to serve as a guide only. All distances, weights, and descriptive measurements are approximate.

WRITTEN TESTING:

The written test consists of two sections: General Aptitude and EMS. Both sections are 50 questions with a minimum passing score of 75% on each and a maximum of 2 hours allowed to complete the test. Applicants may be divided into groups for testing purposes and some applicants may take the written test prior to the agility testing. The General Aptitude section covers basic core knowledge such as mathematics, mechanical aptitude, map/spatial orientation, and reading comprehension. The EMS section is EMT, EMT-A, or Paramedic level and is based upon standard curriculum from AHA BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, PEPP, and other nationally accepted EMS certification courses.

Uncertified Tribal Development Position applicants will not take the EMS test section.

STATION # 1: 2 MILE FIELD TEST

The applicant will walk, jog, or run 2 miles in 30 minutes.
After the applicant has successfully completed the test, they will be allowed a 5-minute period to rest and stretch before moving on to the next evolution.

STATION # 2: 100-FOOT HOSE DRAG

The applicant will be required to drag a 1 ¾" hose line 100 feet in a straight line. The line will be charged with water at 100 psi. No running will be permitted with this evolution. If the applicant runs, he or she will be disqualified from the test. Stopping forward motion and resting, dropping the line, or falling and not immediately continuing forward motion will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 3: HIGH RISE PACK CLIMB

While carrying a 100-foot bundle of 1 ¾" hose, the applicant will be required to climb and descend a flight of stairs 3 times. The applicant must climb or descend touching each stairstep during the evolution. Skipping stairs will not be allowed. Once the applicant returns to the starting point after reaching the top of the stairs, the trip will be counted as 1 flight. Dropping the pack, losing your balance, stopping during the evolution, or falling up or down the stairs will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 4: AERIAL LADDER CLIMB

The applicant will be required to climb an aerial ladder extended to approximately 50 feet at a 70-degree angle, touch the top rung, and return to the base of the ladder. Freezing on the ladder or losing one's grip on the ladder will be considered failing. The applicant will be attached to a safety line belay system and always maintain 3 points of contact to ensure their safety. You will have 10 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 5: MANIKIN DRAG

The applicant will be required to drag a 165-pound manikin 100 feet. The applicant will drag the manikin 50 feet in a straight line, round a cone, and return 50 feet in a straight line to the starting point. Stopping or resting (a lack of forward movement or effort to continue forward movement of the manikin) will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete this evolution. Applicants are expected to drag the manikin and are NOT to try to completely pickup or carry the manikin.

STATION # 6: SCBA CONFINED SPACE CRAWL

The applicant will be required to don a bunker coat, helmet, and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with a blacked-out mask. After putting the SCBA in service or "going on air" the applicant will then crawl to a confined space and remain there for 5 minutes. When the tester signals that time has expired the applicant will return to the testing point. If the applicant removes the SCBA mask, obviously panics, or exits the confined space before time has expired, he or she will be disqualified.

STATION # 7: EMS SCENARIO EVALUATION

The applicant will be required to evaluate a patient in an EMS scenario and treat the patient as appropriate per accepted standards of EMS care to the level of their EMS certification. This scenario is graded on a point scale based on critical criteria that need to be met and is pass/fail. You will have 15 minutes to complete the scenario.

Uncertified Tribal Development Position applicants will not test at EMS Scenario station.

TESTING CONCLUSION:

Please do not loiter after your testing has concluded. No spectating, cheering, or talking with applicants engaged in testing or waiting to test will be allowed. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in immediate removal from the hiring process. If you have questions about the testing, hiring process, department, or have any comments we ask that you please call or come back another day. These guidelines help ensure the PTFD staff remains focused on maintaining a fair and impartial testing environment.

Additional information on our department may be found at:

https://www.pbpindiantribe.com/fire/

Chief Doug Schreiner and the staff of the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department want to thank all our applicants for participating in the hiring process.