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City of Cathedral City

AMBULANCE OPERATOR - EMT (24 hour shifts)

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Job Description

WE'RE HIRING AMBULANCE OPERATOR
  • EMT
DEPARTMENT
FIRE
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
AVERAGE PAY:
$58,249
  • $72,319/ANNUAL Overtime pay after 40 hours; All positions are full time assignments with an average of 56-hour work-weeks.
STIPENDS INCLUDE
Uniform Allowance Bilingual Pay Degree Incentive
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY!
This position will have the opportunity to test for all promotional opportunities within the Cathedral City Fire Department.
Possible promotion opportunities consist of:
re-classification from Ambulance Operator to Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic. All job qualifications and requirements must be met prior to testing for the promotion.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY!
Applications reviewed as submitted. All testing portions of this recruitment will take place in one day, with potential of receiving a Conditional Offer of Employment the same day!
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. JOIN OUR TEAM!
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess all of the following: A high school diploma or GED equivalent At least 18 years of age A valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record A California Motor Vehicle Ambulance Certification Endorsement (at time of appointment) A valid Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) Certificate or higher at the time of application. An active CPR card (must be current at the time of application)
Desirable:
California Firefighter I Academy
FOR MORE DETAILED JOB INFORMATION, REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AMBULANCE OPERATOR EMT. BENEFITS TO VIEW THE MOU, CLICK HERE. CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS 1.
Application Review:
All application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training and experience. For consideration, a completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire submitted on-line is required. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. All information submitted is subject to verification.
Documentation Required:
Failure to provide the required documentation listed under minimum qualifications will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Please contact Human Resources at hr@cathedralcity.gov if you have any questions or need any assistance. 2.
Examination Phase :
Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: Application review and evaluation
  • all required certificates must be attached Practical exercise
  • Grading for practical exams will be consistent with the National Registry. Skills testing will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis, upon successful review of application. Panel Interview evaluation
  • If you are selected to interview, you will participate in a 30 minute panel interview following the skills exam. Department Head Interview
  • Upon successful completion of panel interview, candidates will participate in a department head interview with the Fire Chief, immediately after the panel interview.
All testing portions of this recruitment will take place in one day, with potential of receiving a Conditional Offer of Employment the same day! Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (760) 770-0352 at least 72 hours in advance. What's Next? Apply Today and share this posting with anyone else who may be interested!