Salary : $37,839.27 - $45,993.81 Annually
Location : Santee, CA
Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number: 2023-1009a
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
The Position

The City of Santee has opened a recruitment for full-time , non-safety Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to respond to medical emergencies and other emergency and non-emergency situations; participate in training, prevention, inspection, education, and related activities to protect lives; perform fire station and equipment maintenance; serve in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provide information and assistance to the public; and perform other related duties as required. An eligibility list from this recruitment is being established for possible future vacancies within the next year.

Note: If you are also interested in the part-time , non-safety Emergency Medical Technician (no benefits) , please make sure to apply under Job Number 2023-1009b.
Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Safely responding to fire, medical, and other emergency calls with an emergency response team;
• Perform emergency medical patient assessment and treatment as indicated and necessary in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocol/Policies for EMT level care;
• Provide emergency medical care as needed on ALS fire companies and on the ALS ambulance, and assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment, medication, and supplies;
• Maintain records and prepare written reports;
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles, and equipment, fire station, and grounds;
• Attend drills, training and conferences;
• Obtain the required certifications to drive and operate staff vehicles and ambulances as required;
• Learn fire department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

~ For the complete job description, please go to the City of Santee's website at www.cityofsanteeca.gov ~
Minimum Qualifications

All candidates for this classification must meet the following:

• 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire, which must be maintained for the duration of their assignment
• Possess a Class C California driver's license
• Possess an ambulance driver's certificate at time of hire
• AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent

Examination Process: Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. An eligibility list from this recruitment is being established for possible future vacancies within the next year. This is a continuous recruitment and interviews may be scheduled at any time. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the recruitment process for this position. The recruitment process will consist of the following: First Interviews (Zoom), and Chiefs Interviews (in person). Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must be able to perform a wide range of physical duties to include: constant upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; simple grasping and repetitive use of hands to hold radios, equipment and property; fine finger dexterity to manipulate apparatus controls, computer keyboard and writing utensils; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, balancing and squatting; bending and twisting at the waist; pushing, pulling and reaching above and below shoulder level; power grasping; walking on uneven ground; driving; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds from below waist to above shoulder level; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance. Occasional running, crawling; lifting and carrying objects and persons weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without assistance. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, wind, dust, etc.) and in extremely hazardous situations such as, at heights, in confined spaces, at temperature extremes, around crowds, with loud noises, with limited visibility, in the presence of hazardous materials, in the presence of victims of death and/or dismemberment.
Special Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class C California driver's license by the date of hire and must have California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire (San Diego County EMT-B certification must be maintained throughout assignment). Employees hired after 10/28/92 shall be non-smokers and must remain non-smokers throughout their employment. Additionally, employees hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products, either on or off-duty, while employed by the City of Santee.

The applicant(s) selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed. The applicant(s) selected will also be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a medical evaluation and drug test. Any applicant(s) who tests positive for illegal or non-prescribed medically beneficial drugs will not be hired.

City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

The application submitted includes all work experience for the past ten years. I understand that omission of any employment history may result in disqualification.

• Yes
• No

03

I have attached the following to my application (check all that apply):

• California EMT-B with San Diego County accreditation
• Class C California Driver's License
• Ambulance Driver's Certificate
• AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent
• None

04

I understand that possession of a valid California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County is required at the time of hire, AND must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

• Yes
• No

05

If you have EMT experience, please indicate where you gained the experience (check all that apply).

• Ambulance
• Hospital
• Other
• No EMT Experience

06

If you selected "Other" in Question 5, please describe your EMT experience. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A."
07

Although not required, have you completed any of the following? (Please check all that apply AND attach verifying documentation. If none, select N/A).

• Firefighter I Academy
• Firefighter I Certification
• Firefighter II Certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Completed over 15 units of college coursework
• Completed over 30 units of college coursework
• Seasonal firefighter experience, at least 1 season
• Reserve firefighter experience, at least 1 year
• Military Service
• N/A

08

I understand that it is a requirement that employees hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products, either on or off-duty, while employed by the City of Santee.

• Yes
• No

09

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of Santee Human Resources Department uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

• Yes
• No

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