{"code":"01839","codeVariants":["01839","1839"],"title":"FIRE FIGHTER","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"12","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"FIRE FIGHTER\n\nDEFINITION:\n\nDuring an assigned tour of duty, extinguishes fires; performs rescue\noperations; aids in emergency situations involving hazardous or toxic\nmaterials; administers emergency medical treatment; maintains all\nrelated equipment, buildings and grounds; does related work.\n\nNOTE:The examples of work for this title are for \nillustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may \nnot perform all duties listed in this job specification. \nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nNOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring \nbilingual skills.\n\n05959 - Bilingual in Spanish and English\nSPECIAL SKILL\nApplicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or \ncommunicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position.\n\nEXAMPLES OF WORK:\n\nAttends daily roll call and briefing.\n\nExtricates victims from entrapment.\n\nPerforms rescue operations such as searching for victims, \nidentifying searched areas, and guiding or carrying victims.\n\nAids victims at scene of emergency by administering emergency \nmedical treatment such as first aid, CPR or EMT treatment.\n\nMay request advice from hospital physician or emergency department.\n\nRadios the dispatcher for additional help if needed.\n\nReports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to ensure\nprompt medical care on arrival.\n\nPrepares victims for transportation in an ambulance.\n\nMay be required to transport victims to hospital or other \nemergency treatment facility.\n\nLoads and unloads equipment.\n\nSelects best route to scene of emergency.\n\nDrives and maneuvers fire apparatus for optimal firefighting position.\n\nMaintains radio communications with emergency personnel \nand relays information to facilitate firefighting and rescue operations.\n\nIdentifies fire source and type and anticipates fire behavior.\n\nSearches for indications of fire cause and protects this evidence \nfor later scrutiny.\n\nInterviews persons at scene of fire and writes down responses.\n\nShuts off utilities at fire scene.\n\nLays and connects hose to hydrants, standpipes, and intake \nand discharge valves.\n\nDirects water stream at or as near as possible to source of \nfire or other target to extinguish fire or to cool given target, \nand to prevent ignition.\n\nTransports tools, equipment, and/or people by specialized \nrope harnesses.\n\nPerforms preparatory operations for the delivery of water to \ndischarge lines and determines required pump pressure to \nprovide appropriate pressure.\n\nReplaces and/or makes temporary repairs to damaged hoses \nand other apparatus.\n\nLocates and exposes hidden structural fires.\n\nRaises, lowers, positions and stabilizes straight ladders, \naerial ladders or basket trucks.\n\nOperates master stream appliance or deluge gun.\n\nOperates portable generating equipment.\n\nIdentifies and removes, or provides special protection from, \nflammable or hazardous materials.\n\nRemoves or reinforces weakened structural parts.\n\nSecures or covers openings created by fire or firefighters.\n\nRemoves water and pumps out flooded buildings and structures \nto prevent potential health and safety hazards and further \nstructural damage.\n\nCovers or removes petroleum products on roadway to reduce \nfire hazard and slippery road conditions.\n\nTours site and notes locations of firefighting resources, corridors,\nexits, and hazardous materials.\n\nMakes periodic inspections and issues citations to ensures \ncompliance with safety regulations.\n\nMaintains records and files.\n\nProcesses telephone and box alarms and determines nature \nof emergency, alarm box nearest the scene, and company \nresponsibilities; records information.\n\nMonitors radio frequencies and relays relevant information.\n\nMaintains daily log of all house activities, such as time and \nnature of alarms, units responding, arrival and departure times, \nnames of visitors, time and nature of phone calls, and time and \nnature of any unusual events.\n\nInspects and inventories equipment such as first aid supplies, \nfoam supply, batteries, and hand tools, and prepares replacement \nor repair lists.\n\nPromotes community fire prevention activities such as conducting \nand timing school fire drills, demonstrating apparatus at schools,\nparades, and other community events, serves as resource person.\n\nExplains firefighting activities and fire prevention practices.\n\nMaintains and makes minor repairs to firehouse and grounds \nand performs typical household tasks.\n\nMaintains apparatus, tools, equipment, and protective gear in \nproper working order and satisfactory condition.\n\nMaintains and performs minor repairs on fire vehicles.\n\nChecks all tools and equipment on fire apparatus at start of \nshift and on return to quarters from emergency.\n\nInspects and maintains air pack, hoses and other fire apparatus.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\nand/or manual recording and information systems used by \nthe agency, office, or related units.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nGraduation from high school, vocational high school, or \npossession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.\n\nAGE:\n\nNot less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at the announced\nclosing date for filing applications for the position. In determining \nmaximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military \nservice during periods specified in the Department of Personnel \nlaws and rules will be deducted from the attained age. \n\nNOTE: When applicants have reached their \n35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. \nAge limits are based on the announced closing date for filing \nDepartment of Personnel applications.\n\nNOTE: In accordance with NJSA 40A:14-45, \nfollowing is an exception to the 35 year age limit.\n\nApplicants who are qualified firefighters having served in a \nvolunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least \ntwo (2) years preceding appointment may be not less than 21 \nyears of age, nor more than 40 years of age.\n\nCITIZENSHIP:\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\nLICENSE:\n\nAppointees must complete a firefighting training program \napproved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, \nDivision of Fire Safety, within the timeframe specified by the \nAppointing Authority. Appointees are not permitted to participate \nin firefighting activities prior to completion of this training.\n\nFor some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required\nto successfully complete an approved Emergency Medical Technician\nProgram and maintain certification while employed as a Fire Fighter.\n\nFor some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required\nto successfully complete CPR training and maintain a certification from \nthe American Red Cross or the American Heart Association while \nemployed as a Fire Fighter.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\nMEDICAL EXAMINATION:\n\nAs a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required \nto pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be \nadministered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, \nmedical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent \nefficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the \nappointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or \nbecome aggravated as a result of performance of these \nduties will be cause for rejection.\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:\n\nAbility to use and maintain firefighting equipment and to learn \nthe theory necessary for effective firefighting and equipment \noperation, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to apply basic techniques of fighting fires, after a period \nof training.\n\nAbility to perform strenuous physical activities such as \nlifting heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard and \naerial ladders, lifting, and carrying people and equipment \nfor rescue and salvage.\n\nAbility to work under conditions of heavy physical exertion in \nextreme heat and dust, in high and confined areas and smoke \nfilled spaces, and in all kinds of weather, and to maintain physical \nactivity for prolonged periods of time.\n\nAbility to understand and apply principles of emergency medical \nand first aid treatment after a period of training.\n\nAbility to administer first aid, CPR and other emergency medical \ncare, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs, after \na period of training.\n\nAbility to understand and apply techniques used to administer\npulmonary and cardiac resuscitation, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to understand and apply techniques used to administer \noxygen, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to apply appropriate emergency treatment depending \non the patient's condition, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to think clearly and to apply knowledge under stressful \nconditions and to handle more than one task at a time.\n\nAbility to remain calm in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to establish rapport with patients.\n\nAbility to understand and carry out instructions.\n\nAbility to record information in written form.\n\nAbility to function independently and without direct \nsupervision.\n\nAbility to work closely with people, including functioning \nas a team member, and to exercise tact or diplomacy and \ndisplay compassion, understanding, and patience.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate \nin English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as \nlong as they can perform the essential functions of the job \nafter reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.\nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause \nthe employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\nThis job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/2/2007","sections":{"DEFINITION":"During an assigned tour of duty, extinguishes fires; performs rescue\noperations; aids in emergency situations involving hazardous or toxic\nmaterials; administers emergency medical treatment; maintains all\nrelated equipment, buildings and grounds; does related work.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for \nillustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may \nnot perform all duties listed in this job specification. \nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nNOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring \nbilingual skills.\n\n - Bilingual in Spanish and English\nSPECIAL SKILL\nApplicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or \ncommunicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position.\n\nWhen applicants have reached their \n35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. \nAge limits are based on the announced closing date for filing \nDepartment of Personnel applications.\n\nIn accordance with NJSA 40A:14-45, \nfollowing is an exception to the 35 year age limit.\n\nApplicants who are qualified firefighters having served in a \nvolunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least \ntwo (2) years preceding appointment may be not less than 21 \nyears of age, nor more than 40 years of age.\n\nCITIZENSHIP:\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\nLC N/A12-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A12-
This job specification is for government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/2/2007","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Attends daily roll call and briefing.\n\nExtricates victims from entrapment.\n\nPerforms rescue operations such as searching for victims, \nidentifying searched areas, and guiding or carrying victims.\n\nAids victims at scene of emergency by administering emergency \nmedical treatment such as first aid, CPR or EMT treatment.\n\nMay request advice from hospital physician or emergency department.\n\nRadios the dispatcher for additional help if needed.\n\nReports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to ensure\nprompt medical care on arrival.\n\nPrepares victims for transportation in an ambulance.\n\nMay be required to transport victims to hospital or other \nemergency treatment facility.\n\nLoads and unloads equipment.\n\nSelects best route to scene of emergency.\n\nDrives and maneuvers fire apparatus for optimal firefighting position.\n\nMaintains radio communications with emergency personnel \nand relays information to facilitate firefighting and rescue operations.\n\nIdentifies fire source and type and anticipates fire behavior.\n\nSearches for indications of fire cause and protects this evidence \nfor later scrutiny.\n\nInterviews persons at scene of fire and writes down responses.\n\nShuts off utilities at fire scene.\n\nLays and connects hose to hydrants, standpipes, and intake \nand discharge valves.\n\nDirects water stream at or as near as possible to source of \nfire or other target to extinguish fire or to cool given target, \nand to prevent ignition.\n\nTransports tools, equipment, and/or people by specialized \nrope harnesses.\n\nPerforms preparatory operations for the delivery of water to \ndischarge lines and determines required pump pressure to \nprovide appropriate pressure.\n\nReplaces and/or makes temporary repairs to damaged hoses \nand other apparatus.\n\nLocates and exposes hidden structural fires.\n\nRaises, lowers, positions and stabilizes straight ladders, \naerial ladders or basket trucks.\n\nOperates master stream appliance or deluge gun.\n\nOperates portable generating equipment.\n\nIdentifies and removes, or provides special protection from, \nflammable or hazardous materials.\n\nRemoves or reinforces weakened structural parts.\n\nSecures or covers openings created by fire or firefighters.\n\nRemoves water and pumps out flooded buildings and structures \nto prevent potential health and safety hazards and further \nstructural damage.\n\nCovers or removes petroleum products on roadway to reduce \nfire hazard and slippery road conditions.\n\nTours site and notes locations of firefighting resources, corridors,\nexits, and hazardous materials.\n\nMakes periodic inspections and issues citations to ensures \ncompliance with safety regulations.\n\nMaintains records and files.\n\nProcesses telephone and box alarms and determines nature \nof emergency, alarm box nearest the scene, and company \nresponsibilities; records information.\n\nMonitors radio frequencies and relays relevant information.\n\nMaintains daily log of all house activities, such as time and \nnature of alarms, units responding, arrival and departure times, \nnames of visitors, time and nature of phone calls, and time and \nnature of any unusual events.\n\nInspects and inventories equipment such as first aid supplies, \nfoam supply, batteries, and hand tools, and prepares replacement \nor repair lists.\n\nPromotes community fire prevention activities such as conducting \nand timing school fire drills, demonstrating apparatus at schools,\nparades, and other community events, serves as resource person.\n\nExplains firefighting activities and fire prevention practices.\n\nMaintains and makes minor repairs to firehouse and grounds \nand performs typical household tasks.\n\nMaintains apparatus, tools, equipment, and protective gear in \nproper working order and satisfactory condition.\n\nMaintains and performs minor repairs on fire vehicles.\n\nChecks all tools and equipment on fire apparatus at start of \nshift and on return to quarters from emergency.\n\nInspects and maintains air pack, hoses and other fire apparatus.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\nand/or manual recording and information systems used by \nthe agency, office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or \npossession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.\n\nAGE:\n\nNot less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at the announced\nclosing date for filing applications for the position. In determining \nmaximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military \nservice during periods specified in the Department of Personnel \nlaws and rules will be deducted from the attained age.","LICENSE":"Appointees must complete a firefighting training program \napproved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, \nDivision of Fire Safety, within the timeframe specified by the \nAppointing Authority. Appointees are not permitted to participate \nin firefighting activities prior to completion of this training.\n\nFor some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required\nto successfully complete an approved Emergency Medical Technician\nProgram and maintain certification while employed as a Fire Fighter.\n\nFor some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required\nto successfully complete CPR training and maintain a certification from \nthe American Red Cross or the American Heart Association while \nemployed as a Fire Fighter.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\nMEDICAL EXAMINATION:\n\nAs a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required \nto pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be \nadministered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, \nmedical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent \nefficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the \nappointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or \nbecome aggravated as a result of performance of these \nduties will be cause for rejection.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Ability to use and maintain firefighting equipment and to learn \nthe theory necessary for effective firefighting and equipment \noperation, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to apply basic techniques of fighting fires, after a period \nof training.\n\nAbility to perform strenuous physical activities such as \nlifting heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard and \naerial ladders, lifting, and carrying people and equipment \nfor rescue and salvage.\n\nAbility to work under conditions of heavy physical exertion in \nextreme heat and dust, in high and confined areas and smoke \nfilled spaces, and in all kinds of weather, and to maintain physical \nactivity for prolonged periods of time.\n\nAbility to understand and apply principles of emergency medical \nand first aid treatment after a period of training.\n\nAbility to administer first aid, CPR and other emergency medical \ncare, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs, after \na period of training.\n\nAbility to understand and apply techniques used to administer\npulmonary and cardiac resuscitation, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to understand and apply techniques used to administer \noxygen, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to apply appropriate emergency treatment depending \non the patient's condition, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to think clearly and to apply knowledge under stressful \nconditions and to handle more than one task at a time.\n\nAbility to remain calm in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to establish rapport with patients.\n\nAbility to understand and carry out instructions.\n\nAbility to record information in written form.\n\nAbility to function independently and without direct \nsupervision.\n\nAbility to work closely with people, including functioning \nas a team member, and to exercise tact or diplomacy and \ndisplay compassion, understanding, and patience.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate \nin English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as \nlong as they can perform the essential functions of the job \nafter reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.\nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause \nthe employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\nThis job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
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Range"},"searchable_text":"FIRE FIGHTER DEFINITION: During an assigned tour of duty, extinguishes fires; performs rescue operations; aids in emergency situations involving hazardous or toxic materials; administers emergency medical treatment; maintains all related equipment, buildings and grounds; does related work. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. 05959 - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Attends daily roll call and briefing. Extricates victims from entrapment. Performs rescue operations such as searching for victims, identifying searched areas, and guiding or carrying victims. Aids victims at scene of emergency by administering emergency medical treatment such as first aid, CPR or EMT treatment. May request advice from hospital physician or emergency department. Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed. Reports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to ensure prompt medical care on arrival. Prepares victims for transportation in an ambulance. May be required to transport victims to hospital or other emergency treatment facility. Loads and unloads equipment. Selects best route to scene of emergency. Drives and maneuvers fire apparatus for optimal firefighting position. Maintains radio communications with emergency personnel and relays information to facilitate firefighting and rescue operations. Identifies fire source and type and anticipates fire behavior. Searches for indications of fire cause and protects this evidence for later scrutiny. Interviews persons at scene of fire and writes down responses. Shuts off utilities at fire scene. Lays and connects hose to hydrants, standpipes, and intake and discharge valves. Directs water stream at or as near as possible to source of fire or other target to extinguish fire or to cool given target, and to prevent ignition. Transports tools, equipment, and/or people by specialized rope harnesses. Performs preparatory operations for the delivery of water to discharge lines and determines required pump pressure to provide appropriate pressure. Replaces and/or makes temporary repairs to damaged hoses and other apparatus. Locates and exposes hidden structural fires. Raises, lowers, positions and stabilizes straight ladders, aerial ladders or basket trucks. Operates master stream appliance or deluge gun. Operates portable generating equipment. Identifies and removes, or provides special protection from, flammable or hazardous materials. Removes or reinforces weakened structural parts. Secures or covers openings created by fire or firefighters. Removes water and pumps out flooded buildings and structures to prevent potential health and safety hazards and further structural damage. Covers or removes petroleum products on roadway to reduce fire hazard and slippery road conditions. Tours site and notes locations of firefighting resources, corridors, exits, and hazardous materials. Makes periodic inspections and issues citations to ensures compliance with safety regulations. Maintains records and files. Processes telephone and box alarms and determines nature of emergency, alarm box nearest the scene, and company responsibilities; records information. Monitors radio frequencies and relays relevant information. Maintains daily log of all house activities, such as time and nature of alarms, units responding, arrival and departure times, names of visitors, time and nature of phone calls, and time and nature of any unusual events. Inspects and inventories equipment such as first aid supplies, foam supply, batteries, and hand tools, and prepares replacement or repair lists. Promotes community fire prevention activities such as conducting and timing school fire drills, demonstrating apparatus at schools, parades, and other community events, serves as resource person. Explains firefighting activities and fire prevention practices. Maintains and makes minor repairs to firehouse and grounds and performs typical household tasks. Maintains apparatus, tools, equipment, and protective gear in proper working order and satisfactory condition. Maintains and performs minor repairs on fire vehicles. Checks all tools and equipment on fire apparatus at start of shift and on return to quarters from emergency. Inspects and maintains air pack, hoses and other fire apparatus. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate. AGE: Not less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filing applications for the position. In determining maximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military service during periods specified in the Department of Personnel laws and rules will be deducted from the attained age. NOTE: When applicants have reached their 35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing Department of Personnel applications. NOTE: In accordance with NJSA 40A:14-45, following is an exception to the 35 year age limit. Applicants who are qualified firefighters having served in a volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least two (2) years preceding appointment may be not less than 21 years of age, nor more than 40 years of age. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States. LICENSE: Appointees must complete a firefighting training program approved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety, within the timeframe specified by the Appointing Authority. Appointees are not permitted to participate in firefighting activities prior to completion of this training. For some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required to successfully complete an approved Emergency Medical Technician Program and maintain certification while employed as a Fire Fighter. For some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required to successfully complete CPR training and maintain a certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association while employed as a Fire Fighter. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties will be cause for rejection. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Ability to use and maintain firefighting equipment and to learn the theory necessary for effective firefighting and equipment operation, after a period of training. Ability to apply basic techniques of fighting fires, after a period of training. Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as lifting heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, lifting, and carrying people and equipment for rescue and salvage. Ability to work under conditions of heavy physical exertion in extreme heat and dust, in high and confined areas and smoke filled spaces, and in all kinds of weather, and to maintain physical activity for prolonged periods of time. Ability to understand and apply principles of emergency medical and first aid treatment after a period of training. Ability to administer first aid, CPR and other emergency medical care, after a period of training. Ability to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs, after a period of training. Ability to understand and apply techniques used to administer pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation, after a period of training. Ability to understand and apply techniques used to administer oxygen, after a period of training. Ability to apply appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition, after a period of training. Ability to think clearly and to apply knowledge under stressful conditions and to handle more than one task at a time. Ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Ability to establish rapport with patients. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Ability to record information in written form. Ability to function independently and without direct supervision. Ability to work closely with people, including functioning as a team member, and to exercise tact or diplomacy and display compassion, understanding, and patience. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01839 L C N/A 12 - 05959 Bilingual In Spanish And English L C N/A 12 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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