Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral)

Salary: $120,286.00 - $161,229.00 Annually Location : Albany, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00256 Department: Fire Opening Date: 03/02/2026 Closing Date: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description The City of Albany is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral). There are two (2) vacancies. Apply Now!Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agency's probationary period Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification 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 successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include, 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 All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 1. Application Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. A complete application must include the following attachments: California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification 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 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 4. Final Offer of Employment Applicants passing the background, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation will receive a final offer of employment. 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 (510) 528-5714 a minimum of five days prior to the examination. Salary $120,286 - $161,229 (including 11.5% Paramedic Pay)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 (7) hours of straight-time pay each pay period for 13 observed holidays. Longevity Pay: 2.5% - 10% of base pay. Eligibility for Longevity Pay starts at 9 years of City service time. In addition to salary, Albany offers an attractive benefits package, including: Retirement: The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) with a 3% at 55 formula, three-year average final compensation, with employees contributing 13% for Classic members, and 2.7% at 57 formula, three-year average final compensation, with employee contributing 14.75% for new PEPRA members. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 Pre-Tax & After Tax plans available for employees. Retiree Health Savings Plan: Employee only contributions based on years of service. Medical Plan: The City offers a choice of HMO, PPO, or EPO plans, along with a generous premium contribution of up to $3,039.04 for family coverage. The city pays 100% of the Kaiser plan. In-Lieu Medical Alternative Benefit: With proof of insurance, eligible Employees will be credited with Elected Paid Leave. Unused accrued hours will be cashed out quarterly up to $3,506.58. Dental: City paid. In addition, City will reimburse 60% of Ortho-related medical expenses up to $1,500 per qualifying dependent per lifetime. Vision: City offers plans with employee premium rates ranging from $12.88 for Employee Only to $36.34 for Family coverage. Medicare: Employee contributes 1.45% with employer match. Leaves Vacation Leave: 5.54 hours per pay period increasing with years of service. Sick Leave:6.92 hours per pay period. Up to 2,000 hours of unused sick leave can be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Bereavement Leave: Up to 7 calendar days with pay. Life Insurance: City pays the premium for a $50,000 term policy. Supplemental voluntary life insurance is available at the employee's cost. Flexible Spending Plan: Set aside pre-tax funds for dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year. 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 For more information, visit our or page. 01 To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your supplemental responses(s) should have occurred during employment of one/more of the Employers you listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If not, you will need to provide additional information as to where/how you received that experience. I have read and understand the above instructions. 02 Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 03 Do you have at least six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transportation agency is required at time of application. Yes No 04 If you answered "yes" to having at least one year of experience working as a full-time firefighter/paramedic and successfully complete the agency's probationary period. Please briefly elaborate on your experience including your position(s) held, length of time, and employer(s). 05 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No 06 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid State of California Paramedic license and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No 07 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No 08 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No 09 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid PALS or PEPP certification and have attached them to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification.) Yes No 10 By clicking "yes" I certify that I possess a valid ACLS certification and have attached it to my application. I understand that failure to do so will result in disqualification. Yes No 11 This position requires a valid California Driver's License with ability to obtain a DMV Firefighter Endorsement. Do you possess a valid California Driver's License or, if not, do you understand you will be required to obtain one prior to being hired? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10