Ambulance Operator - City of Downey
Downey, CA
About the Job
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis. This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice. Please note, due to COVID-19, Fire Station visits are not being scheduled during this time, please contact the station directly for information, or check the Downey Fire Department social media pages such as: Instagram or Facebook.
Note: The established list from this recruitment may be used for full-time and/or temporary/part-time vacancies.
Under general supervision, to provide basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); to respond to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; and, to operate an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency.
Note: The established list from this recruitment may be used for full-time and/or temporary/part-time vacancies.
Under general supervision, to provide basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); to respond to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; and, to operate an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non-safety/non-firefighter position that works under the supervision of a Fire Captain and the overall direction of an EMS Coordinator to perform emergency medical transport services. An incumbent will work twenty-four (24) hour rotating shifts with overtime applicable upon the completion of forty (40) hours of work within the designated 7-day work week.TEMPORARY/PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT:
Part-Time employment status does not qualify for City paid benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 2.5% and the employee contributes 5% of base earnings.
Part-time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Working hours require irregular hours and weekends.
Certain City operational budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions; therefore, a qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment with the City of Downey.
There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.
Part-Time employment status does not qualify for City paid benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 2.5% and the employee contributes 5% of base earnings.
Part-time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Working hours require irregular hours and weekends.
Certain City operational budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions; therefore, a qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment with the City of Downey.
There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.
Job Type: Temporary/Part-Time
Location: Downey, California
Agency: Fire
Source : City of Downey