Firefighter Recruitment & Retention Coordinator

CENTRAL CASCADES
FIRE & EMS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Firefighter Recruitment & Retention
Coordinator

Introduction
Central Cascades Fire & EMS is and all hazard agency located in the beautiful Oregon
Cascade Mountains at Crescent Lake, Oregon. We are a resort community which
includes Odell Lake and Crescent Lake Resorts as well as Willamette Pass Ski Resort.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of a
Comprehensive recruitment and retention program, assists with special and volunteer
projects and serves as the district’s Resident Student Volunteer (RSV) Coordinator. The
position is also responsible for carrying out the duties of a firefighter/ EMT, working in
strict compliance with all rules and regulations that govern Central Cascades Fire &
EMS (CCFEMS). This position responds to a variety of emergent and non-emergent
incidents including calls for structural and wildland fire suppression, rescue, BLS and
ALS emergency medical services, mass casualty incidents, and manmade and natural
disasters. Operates CCFEMS vehicles, specialized equipment, and tools; assists in
routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of CCFEMS vehicles, equipment,
facilities, and tools; and is responsible for project work, as assigned.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

1. Organizes, coordinates and manages the recruitment of Fire, EMS and Resident
   volunteers for the district.
2. Works with social, civic and local organizations to develop partnerships, where
   appropriate, to develop and/or utilize volunteers.
3. Develops and implements training programs for all volunteers in cooperation with
   district staff.
4. Acts as a liaison between the district and volunteers to improve communication
   and coordination to ensure future success of volunteer programs.
5. Reviews and updates training records on all volunteers and facilitates new
   certifications of volunteers.
6. Reports to the Fire Chief and Board of Directors on volunteer activities and areas
   of improvement as needed.
7. Represents the district and themselves professionally and ethically when dealing
   with other agencies, fire departments, organizations, and the public.
8. Provides coordination for new recruits to ensure requirements are met, will
   provide monthly updates to Fire Chief or designee on recruit status. Position will
   also assist with the mentoring processes with each program.
9. Greets the public, receives incoming telephone calls, and provides information
   within their scope of knowledge, or refers to the appropriate division and/or
   individual, provides forms and documents to the public upon appropriate request.
10. Deals effectively with people while promoting community and department
    interactions.
11. Attends district Board of Directors and other meetings, as directed by the Fire
    Chief.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Must possess and maintain certifications as: NFPA Firefighter 1 (must obtain
Firefighter II within three years of hire); Wildland Firefighter, Oregon EMT or
higher must be obtained within 6 months of hire and be maintained for the
duration of employment, Current CPR card, OSHA equivalent HazMat
Emergency Responder Awareness and Operations, NFPA Driver/Operator,
NIMS 100, 200, 700.
3. Must possess a valid Oregon Driver License and be insurable through the
district’s insurance provider.

Preferred Qualifications
1. EMT-A, EMT-I or EMT-Paramedic Certification
2. NFPA Firefighter 2
3. NFPA Instructor 1
4. NFPA Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump
5. Wildland Firefighter Type 1

Benefits and Pay
1. Medical/Dental/Vision 90%/10%
2. Public Employees Retirement System (Oregon PERS)
3. Vacation Eligibility
4. Holidays
5. Wages Start at $4000.00/ Month

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
1. Skill and ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the public
using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.
2. Skill and ability to establish effective working relationships with members of the
district, public and other stakeholders.
3. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instruction, policies and
procedures.
4. Skill and ability to respond to and resolve questions and concerns from the public
as appropriate.
5. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and
requirements.
6. Skill and ability to generate reports and correspondence.

1. Skill and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and
   meet deadlines.
2. Ability to learn new skills and new processes as required.
3. Ability to perform physical activities that are essential functions of the position of
   a Firefighter/EMT.
4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with people of all ages and
   socioeconomic groups and easily relate to prospective new volunteers.
5. Ability to prepare reports, assignments, instructional guides, and other written
   directives and documents.
6. Ability to manage time, projects, and deadlines independent of direct supervision.
7. Practical familiarity of general computer operations; have basic proficiencies with
   Microsoft Office Suite products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and
   database software applications.
8. Ability to be imaginative, independent, and articulate.
9. Ability to operate as an emergency responder as assigned by the fire chief.
10. Maintain the ability to physically accomplish the requirements of the district. To
    have above average mobility in claustrophobic and hazardous areas, the ability
    to lift and move over 50 pounds, intermittent sitting, standing, kneeling or
    stooping for long periods of time, able to be exposed to and function in noisy
    environments,
11. Ability to maintain composure, think clearly and interpret orders and/or directions
    under emergency conditions as well as in daily operations. Ability to understand
    and follow oral suppression / prevention materials and information.
12. Ability to routinely deal with the general public, public employees, officials,
    volunteers and staff in a courteous manner.
13. Ability to perform a variety of mechanical operations.
14. Ability to work a flexible and variable schedule.

Work Environment
Job requires the use of office equipment including, but not limited to, computers with
Microsoft Office, fire-based reporting and staffing programs, and internet; tablets,
telephones, cell phones, two-way radios, pagers, copy machines, and fax machines.
Position requires responding to alarms, which occur at any time. The work environment
includes indoor, outdoor, residential commercial, and industrial settings, near moving
machinery and traffic. All types of weather conditions may be encountered, including
temperature extremes, wet, dry, hot and below freezing weather, during day and night in
stressful emergency situations. Exposure to noxious odors, toxic fumes, irritants,
particulates, biological and non-biological hazards, heated gases; risk of electrical
shock, and vibration; with potential exposure to bodily fluids; airborne, blood borne and
other communicable diseases. Noise levels from quiet office setting to extreme levels at
an emergency scene. Unauthorized full or partial absence during any scheduled shift,
arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to
and including termination of employment.