Paramedic

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Position requires current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as "PARAMEDIC"
• This position requires the completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) course 6 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the completion of the duty National Institute Management Safety (NIMS) course IS200, IS700, IS800a and IS100 for EMS personnel within 6 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• This is an inclement weather position. The incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during inclement weather condition.
• This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• Incumbent must possess upon entrance of duty and maintain certification in American Heart or Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining their certifications.
• This position requires a uniform.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.