Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level) at City of Albany, CA

Apply for Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry-Level) at City of Albany, CA in San Pablo, CA, US. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. The City of Albany is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency Possession of a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) that is valid (within one year) at the time of application Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least six months of experience working as a paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate is preferred Other candidates with a certificate of completion from a Firefighter I Academy from an accredited California State Fire Training may be considered Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid California Paramedic License Possession of a valid ACLS certification Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement Other Requirements Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and must successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which includes a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation. Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty. Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time. Selection Process Application Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. A complete application must include the following attachments: California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification is preferred OR Firefighter I academy certificate accredited by California State Fire Training California Paramedic License ACLS certification PALS or PEPP certification PHTLS or ITLS certification BLS for Healthcare Provider certification Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement Oral Board & Paramedic Assessment After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an exam consisting of an oral board interview and paramedic assessment consisting of Albany Fire Department and other subject matter experts. Candidates that pass this stage of the process will be placed on an Eligibility List. Chief's Interview Top ranked applicants on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview. Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the oral board and paramedic assessment. Background, Psych and Medical Evaluation Applicants passing the Chief's interview and selected to continue in the hiring process will be provided a conditional offer of employment and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Final Offer of Employment Applicants passing the background investigation, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation will receive a final offer of employment. Salary & Benefits Salary: $128,804 - $172,531 (including 11.5% Paramedic Pay, Holiday and Uniform Allowance). Salary is effective July 2026. Holiday Pay: In lieu of having time off for holidays, employees receive additional special compensation at a rate of seven hours of straight-time pay each pay period for 13 observed holidays. Uniform Allowance: $38.46 per pay period. In addition, City will reimburse employees for the cost of repairs to uniforms damaged in the line of duty. Longevity Pay: 2.5% - 10% of base pay. Eligibility for Longevity Pay starts at 9 years of City service time. Benefits Retirement via CalPERS with employee contributions of 13% for Classic members and 14.75% for new PEPRA members. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 Pre‑Tax & After‑Tax plans. Retiree Health Savings Plan: employee-only contributions based on years of service. Medical Plan: choice of HMO, PPO, or EPO. City provides generous premium contributions up to $3,039.04 for family coverage; 100% payment of Kaiser plan. Dental: City paid. 60% of orthodontic expenses up to $1,500 per qualifying dependent per lifetime. Vision: plans with employee premium rates $12.88 (Employee Only) to $36.34 (Family coverage). Medicare: employee contributes 1.45% with employer match. Leaves: Vacation 5.54 hours per pay period, Sick 6.92, Bereavement up to 7 days with pay. Unused sick leave up to 2,000 hours can convert to PERS service credit. Life Insurance: City covers $50,000 term policy; supplemental voluntary life available at employee cost. Flexible Spending Plan: pre‑tax funds for dependent care and out‑of‑pocket medical expenses. Education Reimbursement: up to $2,000 per fiscal year. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io a minimum of five days prior to the examination. Contact Information City of Albany (CA) 1000 San Pablo Avenue Albany, California, 94706 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Albany, CA