First Responder Paramedic - Shift - Fire
About the role
This position is part of a continuous recruitment process and may close at any time without further notice.
Examination Schedule
Written Exam: Notified at least five days prior to the examination.
Exam Type: Written (Weight 100%)
Purpose: Evaluates knowledge of current Kern County Paramedic protocols; English language and grammar; basic record keeping; basic computer skills; safe and effective operation of emergency vehicles and current vehicle codes; and other related topics.
Minimum Score: At least 70% on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
Possess and maintain:
A valid California Class C Driver's License.
A valid DMV Ambulance Driver Certificate.
A Paramedic license issued by the California State EMS Authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Kern County accredited Paramedic responding to 911 calls in the prehospital emergency care system.
Valid CPR and ACLS certifications.
Physical Requirements
Physical Examination: Required by the County Physician.
Includes Spine and Chest, X-Rays, Blood Chemistry, and Electro-cardiograph tests.
Weight must be proportionate to height and age.
Must meet and maintain county physical fitness requirements.
Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in each eye, corrected to 20/20 – with gas permeable or hard contact lenses or spectacles. Must pass color vision test. No permanent or progressive eye abnormalities.
Hearing: On audiometric testing, 25 decibels @ 500, 1000, 2000 or 3000 AND an average of 25 decibels for all four (4) frequencies in both ears, age corrected, using audiometric equipment calibrated to ANSI Standards and without the use of hearing aids. Any ear condition or hearing impairment that results in the candidate not being able to safely perform one or more of the essential functions is disqualifying.
Minimum Age
Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday by the application filing deadline.
Character
Reputation of honesty and trustworthiness.
Felony conviction will be disqualifying.
Misdemeanor and traffic offense convictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to complete and pass an extensive background investigation or be disqualified.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification.
Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post-offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Full Job Description
First Responder Paramedic
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Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification.
Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post-offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Contact Information
For more information about the department, please view their website here.
To apply, applicants must submit all applicable license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline.
If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to nacket@kerncounty.com or contact Tiffany Nacke at 661-868-3157.