Firefighter (Paramedic Required)

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Firefighter (Paramedic Required)

City of Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Job Description:

Firefighter (Paramedic Required)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manhattan Beach Fire Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Firefighter. Only those candidates with a current Paramedic license will be considered in this recruitment. Salary displayed is inclusive of the 18.1% Paramedic Pay.

Base Salary Firefighter: $7,709 - $9,340 per month

Paramedic Pay: 18.1% of base salary

To be considered in the application review, candidates must have completed the Employment Application and have taken the Written Exam by August 31, 2025. Prompt application and completion of the testing process is strongly suggested.

A copy of each of the following items must be attached to the application at the time of submission. Applications without the required attachments will not be considered.

Requirements:

** Lateral Applicants (currently employed with a Fire Agency as a Firefighter) do not need to include CPAT/Biddle or complete the written test through NTN.

*** Out-of-state lateral applicants may be considered upon the Fire Chief's review of applications.

Summary:
Under general supervision, the Firefighter/Paramedic performs firefighting and emergency rescue duties and provides advanced medical care; responds to hazardous materials incidents and major disasters; performs fire prevention and public education activities; operates and maintains firefighting and paramedic equipment, apparatus, and facilities; participates in training and paramedic continuing education, and other activities to protect life, property, and the environment; and does other related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Firefighter/Paramedic is distinguished from the Fire Engineer/Paramedic, which has more specialized knowledge of the regular maintenance, repair and operation of fire apparatus, and the Fire Captain/Paramedic, which has responsibility for the training, coordination, and supervision of fire personnel assigned to a fire company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience: Licenses/Certificates: Knowledge of: Skill in: Ability to: Special Requirements:

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Testing Process:

All applicants must complete the computer-based Firefighter test through National Testing Network (NTN). The City of Manhattan Beach offers full testing services for the Firefighter/Paramedic through National Testing Network, Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , select Fire and sign up for the City of Manhattan Beach.

What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: Upon completion of the entry-level exam, all candidates' scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Manhattan Beach Human Resources Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam will be contacted to continue in the selection process. The City of Manhattan Beach Human Resources Department will contact candidates and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the department selection process.

National Testing Network (NTN) is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. NTN does not replace the City of Manhattan Beach Human Resources' responsibility and decision-making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Manhattan Beach Human Resources Department, where the final decisions are made.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of the following components and weights: NTN Written Examination - Qualifying (Pass/Fail) Paramedic Skills Examination - Qualifying (Pass/Fail)Oral Panel Interview - 100% Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the Eligible List. Final appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of an oral interview, a pre-background interview, an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, Fire Chief’s interview, and a pre-employment medical examination.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more.
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To see detailed information about Firefighters Association (MBFA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$108,888.00 - $132,360.00 Annually
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