EMT Paramedic (Resource) Position Available In Moore, North Carolina

VACANCY NUMBER 25-040HIRING RANGE

$27.89 – $35.60 Hourly

OPENING DATE

March 31, 2025CLOSING

DATE CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

(Although there may not becurrent openings for thesepositions, applications areaccepted at all times because ofthe critical nature of the servicesthese positions perform and theurgent need to have them filled.)

TO APPLY

Please submit yourapplication online at www.moorecountync.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records andfiles, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Work is performed underthe regular supervision of the EMS Captain and/or EMS Major.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructionsGeneral knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care ofpatients and victims of accidentsThorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of thecountySkills in diagnosing a victim’s condition and applying emergency medical careAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians,associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies, and thegeneral publicAbility to keep records and prepare reports

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Step 1 – Minimum Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and ParamedicCertification and three (3) additional job-related certificationsStep 2High School Diploma or equivalent form an appropriately accredited institution and ParamedicCertification and one (1) year of experience and four (4) additional job-related certifications ORAssociate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4)additional job-related certificationsStep 3High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and ParamedicCertification and two (2) years of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications ORAssociate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1)year of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications ORBachelors Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and five (5)additional job-related certificationsStep 4 (Paramedic First Class)High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and ParamedicCertification and three (3) years of experience and (6) job-related certifications ORAssociate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2)years of experience and (6) job-related certifications ORBachelors Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1)year of experience and (6) job-related certifications ORMasters Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and (6) job-related certificationsStep 5 (Paramedic First Class)High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and ParamedicCertification and four (4) years of experience and (7) job-related certifications ORAssociate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3)years of experience and (7) job-related certifications ORBachelors Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2)years of experience and (7) job-related certifications ORMasters Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1)year of experience and (7) job-related certificationsANDNational Registry EMT-Paramedic ORCritical Care Paramedic EMT Paramedic OR2 Professional De elopment Certifications

• Applications for EMT Basic and Advanced EMT will be considered if no qualifiedEMT Paramedic applicants are available.

Starting hourly rate for EMT Basic is $21.85.LICENSE

AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings
• Must pass post offer physical agility testing
• Current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) vaccination

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing,walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocalcommunication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spokenword and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, orquickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, andto receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make finedistinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception,night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data,visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices,operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining theaccuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings andactivities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise,vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a respirator; the worker maybe exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specializedpersonal protective equipment.

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore Countywill employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized tomaintain employment in the United States.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submitto a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical.

Moore County is an E-Verify Participant.