Temporary Firefighter/EMT

Department Contact: John Guerin, 575-646-2519, jguerin@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Make a difference when it matters most! Join NMSU as a firefighter/EMS professional!

***This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period.***

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary Firefighter/EMT

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 500425-FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 maximum

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Emergency Services 24 hour shift

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responds to fire and other emergencies and provides basic life support and/or prevents property loss to NMSU Las Cruces campus and surrounding communities. Assists with inspections of buildings to insure fire code/life safety compliance. Participate in any fire or EMS training as identified by Fire Chief. Keeps up-to-date on equipment and protocols and procedures. Participate on continuing Ed courses to maintain their EMS licenses. Ensure that UTV's, fire apparatus and passenger vehicles are response ready. This is not a full representation of all duties and may be assigned other duties as needed by the department.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School Diploma or GED certificate + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
NM Emergency Medical Technician intermediate license or higher.

Special Certification/Licensure: 
NM Emergency Medical Technician Basic license. IFSAC Firefighter I/II or equivalent or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date. NM Class E Driver's license or must obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.