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Although resumes are accepted, an Okeechobee County employment application must

be completed and submitted to:

Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse
Human Resources
304 NW 2nd Street – Room 103
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Phone: 863-763-9312 ext. 3

A pre-employment background check will be conducted.

Okeechobee County is an EOE/Drug Free Workplace.

Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE)

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under Florida Administrative Code Rule 55A-7.009 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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TABE test

Select positions may require a TABE test. If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you will not be required to take the TABE test. IF you have a Bachelor's Degree, please submit a copy of your degree with your application.

The TABE test may be taken at: Indian River State College (IRSC), 2229 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL

Please contact IRSC at (863) 824-6000 for further instructions in-regards to taking the test.

BOCC Employment Application

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Firefighter/Paramedic

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$47,944.44
Posted Date:07/05/2019

Job interest cards are located at https://ocfr.org/ under the employment tab.

Firefighter/Paramedic - Full-time - $43,117; Pay will be $13.14 for the first three to four months of training. 56 hour work week.

Starting salary after successful completion of training will include:

Base annual: $43,177.44

FLSA overtime: $3,198.26

Holiday: $1,628.74

Total: $47,944.44

Skilled technical work in the County Public Safety Department in the field of fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical services.

Requirements

meets requirements of Florida Administrative Rules 10D66 and 4A
possess State of Florida Paramedic Certification, State of Florida Firefighter Certification as authorized by F.S.S. 633 and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CPR instruction certifications,
possess an High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency
possess a valid Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher). Employee must maintain a Class E License without any restrictions on performance throughout employment.

To request an employment application, please contact Mariah Anuez, Human Resources Director at manuez@co.okeechobee.fl.us.

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