ambulance operator - Long Beach, United States - City of Long Beach, CA

Description

Salary: $ $21.37 Hourly

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number: F63N1-24

Department: Fire - (CL)

Opening Date: 04/12/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, April 12, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, May 10, 2024.

SALARY INFORMATION:
P26 - $20.201
P27 - $20.544
P29 - $21.368

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, provides basic medical care and transport to the ill and injured within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician; transports patients to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; responds to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency; assists paramedics, other fire personnel, and/or emergency medical personnel; monitors communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers and other fire personnel; assists receiving facility by recording patient's vital statistics and circumstances of the emergency; prepares electronic patient care reports for billing and other record keeping purposes; operates within Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); participates in training, public education, and station/equipment maintenance; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• A valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate; (proof required)*
• A valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent; (proof required)*
• A valid California Motor Vehicle License is required (DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection);
• A valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate (proof required)*.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Skill to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle;

•Ability to manage a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment;

•Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including moving and transporting patients.

Willingness to work any shift assignment including weekends, holidays, overtime, 12-hour shifts, or 24-hour shifts.

Successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 is required within six (6) months of appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Khmer and English/Tagalog; work and educational experience directed toward a career in Fire Service; six months of recent experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 certificates.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by April 26, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at For hearing impaired, call

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

F63N1-24 SH:AO 04/10/2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

•Medical and Dental Insurance

•Life Insurance

•Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

•Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

•Deferred Compensation

•Credit Union Membership

•Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

•Flexible Spending Accounts

•Free Employee Parking

•Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of Ambulance Operator. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience.Resumes will not be considered as part of the Civil Service application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental questionnaire application (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). The application and supplemental application must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline for further consideration. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.By selecting "yes" you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents for this job that you are applying for. If you do not understand the instructions, please contact Civil Service at

• Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:A valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate is required.Do you possess the aforementioned certificate?

• Yes, I possess a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and have attached it to this application.
• No, i do not possess valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate. I understand that I do not qualify for the position and selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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A valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent is required.Do you possess the aforementioned CPR card?

• Yes, I possess a valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent and have attached it to this application.
• No, i do not possess valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent. I understand that I do not qualify for the position and selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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A valid Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate is required.Do you possess the aforementioned certificate?

• Yes, I possess a valid Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate and have attached it to this application.
• No, i do not possess valid Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate. I understand that I do not qualify for the position and selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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GENERAL QUESTIONSThe following must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I understand that proof of required documents must include:*Valid State of California EMT Certificate*Health Care Provider CPR card*Valid Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete.Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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A valid California Motor Vehicle License is required and a DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection. Do you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:

• Yes

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I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at

• Yes

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By answering "yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

• Yes

Required Question