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Salary: $61,996.00 - $85,030.00 Annually Location : Germantown Fire Department- N115 W18752 Edison Drive Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500015 Department: Fire Opening Date: 05/19/2025 Summary of Job The Germantown Fire Department is seeking candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic. There are currently 2 immediate positions to fill. Full-time employees work a rotating 24/48 schedule with split time on heavy apparatus and med rigs. Responsibilities include responding to calls for service, fire suppression activities, rescue, and property preservation; provides pre-hospital EMS care to patients; preforms with limited supervision through Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines and established protocols and directives; maintains a state of readiness of facilities and equipment by scheduled inspections, cleaning, testing, and maintenance; promotes health and safety of the department and community through education; performs related work as required, including administrative and operational tasks to meet department goals/mission. Salary: This position is compensated starting at $61,996.48 DOQ annually and includes a competitive benefits package including health, life, dental, and income continuation insurance; State of WI retirement (WRS); and paid-time-off upon hire. Total compensation package exceeds $100,000. If applying as a lateral transfer, pay will be based on your years of full-time service. Any other questions feel free to call the station at (262) 502-4701. SALARY: Firefighter/Paramedic Start 61,996.48 After 1 year 65,228.80 After 2 years 67,791.36 After 3 years 72,858.24 After 4 years 78,012.48 After 5 years 85,030.40 Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED Valid Wisconsin Driver's License Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1 Wisconsin State Certified or Nationally Registered Paramedic Preferred Qualifications: Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter II Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Pumper Wisconsin State Certified Driver Operator-Aerial Wisconsin State Certified Fire Inspector Employer Paid Leave Holidays: 134 hours per year Sick Days: 144 hours/year, effective the first full month of employment. Bereavement: (1) 24 hour shift Vacation Schedule Wellness Program The Village of Germantown's Vitality wellness incentive program automatically integrates members' activity data from connections to apps, devices, gyms, studios and more so members can earn Points no matter how they're exercising. Employees earn wellness rewards for taking care of their everyday health-from completing fun activities and Challenges to regular dental exams and wellness checkups. Employee Assistance Program The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance. Health Insurance United Medical Resources (UMR) through United Health Care. Effective on the first day! Employees have a 12% premium share with wellness participation or 25% premium share if they choose to not participate in the wellness program. Gold Plan- Deductible: $1,000 Single; $2,000 Family Premium - $120.64/month Single; $289.55/month Family Silver Plan- High Deductible Health Plan with HSA contribution* Deductible: $3,000 Single; $6,000 Family Premium $103.20/month Single; $247.69/month Family *HSA Village Contribution - $1,250/year Single (quarterly); $2,500/year Family (quarterly). Dental Insurance $1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible. Life Insurance Employer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 5 times the employee's annual salary. Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance The Village of Germantown offers a Short Term Disability plan through ETF to any regular employee that works at least 24 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by ETF and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 75% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days. Supplemental Benefits Accident Insurance and Vision Insurance Retirement Wisconsin Retirement System pension program participation with Employer Share 6.95% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Flexible Spending Plan Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits) Pay Periods/Direct Deposit Village employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Monday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the Village requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks. 01 Are you Wisconsin State Certified Firefighter 1? Yes No 02 Are you a Wisconsin State Certified Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic? Yes No 03 Do you hold a valid drivers license? Yes No 04 Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from a school or employer because of disciplinary action? Yes No 05 If YES, please describe. 06 Do you have any felony convictions? Yes No 07 If YES, please provide details including arresting agency, dates and disposition. 08 Have you been convicted of: Operating while intoxicated, operating after revocation, operating while suspended, operating without a license, and/or attempting to elude and officer? Yes No 09 If YES, please provide details including agency, dates and disposition. 10 Do you have any convictions for any traffic violations, excluding parking? Yes No 11 If YES, please describe Required Question Village of Germantown, WI

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