EMS: Part-time AEMT or Paramedic

Department/Division: Fire Department / Operations

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) / Regular Employee


Pay : AEMT ($14.00/hr) / Paramedic ($17.00/hr)

Reports to : Shift Captain

Benefits: Parking & Amenities passes, Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP)

Closing date: Open until filled

*Shifts for these position are at Summer Waves and other special event locations on Jekyll Island.


Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.


Job Summary:
Performs all forms of emergency services to include but not limited to basic and advanced life support, hazardous material, rescue, and public education events as directed. Has daily contact with the public requiring the utmost tact and courtesy. Required to make instantaneous decisions on all types of emergency situations requiring mature judgment and knowledge. Performs required inspection, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area. Required to attend mandatory training both on and off duty as directed to maintain skills and learn new information. Also, any and all tasks and duties as directed by the Shift Captain.


Description:

• Provides advanced emergency medical care to sick or injured persons within your scope of practice.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out. Cleanliness of the work area inside and out.
• Performs daily inspections of all supplies, equipment, vehicles, and work area. Ensuring readiness and completing repairs or replacement of items when necessary.
• Responsible for accuracy and completion of all required Jekyll Island Authority and Jekyll Island Fire Department reports and documentation within the required timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

• High School diploma or GED that is accepted by the Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a current Georgia AEMT or Paramedic Certification.
• Must maintain a current Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification as necessary.

Additional knowledge and skills for the position:

• Knowledge of standard emergency management principles, techniques, terminology, equipment, and materials.
• Knowledge of the response area.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Command System.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the performance of emergency medical techniques, including CPR and first aid.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in communication, both oral and written.
• Skill in the operation of a Personal Computer (PC) and Microsoft Email Systems.
• Skill in the operation of an Android Operating System (OS) Tablet and associated software used to the course of job duties.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to crouch, kneel, and/or bend up to one half hour per normal workday.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, climb, kneel, crawl, bend at waist, or remain in a prone position during an emergency situation.
• Ability to work with arms bent up to two-thirds of working day, and with arms extended up to one-third of normal working day.
• May be required to have arms extended for a longer period of time during an emergency situation.
• Ability to push and pull with arms with a force of up to two pounds for one half hour each normal working day.
• May be required to push and pull with arms with greater than fifty pounds of force during emergency situation.
• May be required to twist and rotate arms during and emergency situation.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy emergency equipment weighing up to seventy pounds during an emergency situation.
• May be required to balance with legs during an emergency situation. May be required to push and pull with legs with a force of greater than fifty pounds during an emergency situation.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects and perform fine finger dexterity movements for up to one-third of normal working day. This work involves eye-hand coordination and some bilateral coordination. May be required to grasp and manipulate objects and perform finer finger dexterity work with exceptional speed and bilateral coordination during emergency situations.
• Indoor duty performed in a controlled temperature environment. However, may be exposed to extreme temperatures or humid conditions during an emergency situation.
• May be exposed to noisy environments during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to vibration of body during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, fire, infectious disease, and burns.
• May be exposed to exhaust or chemical fumes, smoke odors, dusts, mists, and gases during emergency situations.
• Performs work mainly on even carpeted and tiled floor surfaces. May work on asphalt, concrete, or natural ground during an emergency situation. May be required to work on inclines or ramps, catwalks or scaffolding, or stairs and ladders. Working surface is mainly dry but may be wet or greasy during emergency situations.
• Performs work with direction. May work with one or two other people. May work with a large group of people.
• Work is conducted during any time of day or night as needed for emergencies.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.


This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.


Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.