Hobbes, NM

This one said it was on-going recruitment, so....


Certified Firefighter or Paramedic #2010-1
HIRING LIST ONLY
Fire
Pay Ranges: See Below
Sunday thru Saturday – 24 hour shifts
24 hours on; 48 hours off (based on 2,920 hours duty time per year)
POSTED: March 25, 2010 – May close any time after 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2010

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

FIREFIGHTER - $12.24 per hour to $14.07 per hour; Yearly Salary: $35,740.80 – $41084.40 (Hiring Range) $12.24 per hour to
$17.28 per hour; Yearly Salary: $35,740.80 - $50,457.60 (Full Range) (DOE)
Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, mitigation, fire
prevention and public education duties. Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

PARAMEDIC - $14.68 per hour to $16.88 per hour; Yearly Salary $42,865.60 - $49,289.60 (Hiring Range) $14.68 per hour to $20.74
per hour; Yearly Salary: $42,865.60 – $60,560.80 (Full Range) (DOE)
Protects life and property by performing emergency medical care at the ALS level, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support, fire
fighting, rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention and public education duties. Maintain EMS and fire equipment,
apparatus, and facilities.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience – FIREFIGHTER

Must possess Firefighter I certification or EMT-B certification. Reached the age of majority (18 years of age); Must hold a
High School diploma or GED at date of hire; Prefer thirty six (36) college credit hours or two (2) years general verifiable and
proven paid work experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license; Must be of good moral character; Prefer Honorable
Discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States (if applicable); Have not been convicted of or pled guilty to or
entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or, within the three-year period immediately preceding their
application, to any violation of any federal or state law or local ordinance relating to aggravated assault, theft, driving while
intoxicated, controlled substances or other crime involving moral turpitude and HAVE NOT BEEN RELASED OR
DISCHARGED UNDER DISHONORABLE CONDITIONS FROM ANY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED
STATES; After examination by a certified psychologist, found to be free of any emotional or mental condition which might
adversely affect performance as a Firefighter and/or Paramedic or be prohibited from successfully completing prescribed
basic training; Must successfully complete EMT-Intermediate class and receive New Mexico State licensure within three (3)
years from date of hire.

Education and Experience – PARAMEDIC
In addition to the above Firefighter minimum qualifications, must possess a New Mexico State License at the Paramedic
level. Must possess an American Heart Association ACLS certification.


Apply: Human Resources Department
City of Hobbs
200 E. Broadway
Hobbs, NM 88240
Voice: (575) 397-9230 FAX: (575) 397-9212
Email: personnel@hobbsnm.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER \ SMOKE & DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Prefer 21 years or older at the time of employment.
(B) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any
state for the past three (3) years.
(C) No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years.
(D) Must be able to read and write the English language.
(E) Must be able to meet Department physical standards.
(F) Maintain insurability and operate city vehicles in accordance with insurance policy.
(G) Residency requirement: See personnel rules Sec. 21-9-4 for more details.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Including but not limited to Emergency medical services unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, ladders, first aid equipment, rescue
equipment, and other standard firefighting equipment, radio, pager, phone, personal computer including word processing and data
base software.