First Responder Paramedic - Shift - Fire

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Examination Schedule Written Exam: will be notified at least five days prior to the examination Examination Written (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's knowledge of current Kern County Paramedic protocols; English language and grammar; basic record keeping; basic computer skills; safe and effective operation of emergency vehicles and current vehicle codes; and other related topics. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent. Possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications: Valid California Class C Driver's License. Valid DMV Ambulance Driver Certificate. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California State EMS Authority. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Kern County accredited Paramedic responding to 911 calls in the prehospital emergency care system. Valid CPR and ACLS certifications. Physical Requirements A rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required. Includes Spine and Chest X‑Rays, Blood Chemistry, and Electro‑cardiograph tests. Weight must be proportionate to height and age and meet and maintain county physical fitness requirements. Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in each eye, corrected to 20/20 with contact lenses or spectacles; must pass color vision test; no permanent or progressive eye abnormalities. Any eye condition that prevents safe performance of essential functions is disqualifying. Hearing: On audiometric testing, 25 decibels at 500, 1000, 2000 or 3000 Hz and an average of 25 decibels for all four frequencies in both ears, age‑corrected, using equipment calibrated to ANSI standards. Any ear condition or hearing impairment that impairs safe performance of essential functions is disqualifying. Minimum Age: Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday by the application filing deadline. Character: Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction is disqualifying; misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed case‑by‑case. Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to complete and pass an extensive background investigation or be disqualified. Additional Application Information This position works within the Kern County Fire Department. For more information about the department, please view their website. Applicants must submit all applicable license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post‑offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kern-County,-CA