Paramedic

These duties involve responsibility for providing emergency medical services. Employees in this position operate specially equipped medical emergency vehicles. When engaged in providing medical emergency services, incumbents are in two-way radio contact with, and receive direction from, monitoring hospital physicians who provide advice during a time of medical need. The work is performed under the supervision of the EMS Coordinator who makes assignments and reviews work in process and upon completion. Does related work as required.

On or before the date of the examination, candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the department where the vacancy exists for twelve (12) months as an Emergency Medical Technician. Must be a licensed Paramedic and have a grant of medical control privilege.

There will be no written examination. The subject of the examination will be an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience. A summary of the applicant’s training and experience is required for this examination. In the summary of training and experience, applicants should submit verifiable information regarding relevant work experience (paid or voluntary, full- or part-time) including the employers’ names and addresses, names and titles of supervisors, hours worked per week, and exact dates of employment. NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all necessary documentation and to complete all parts of the application, even if you have elected to attach a résumé. It is crucial that the initial date of licensure as a Paramedic (and as an EMT, if applicable) is indicated on the application or attached documents. In addition, the average number of hours worked per week must be specified for all qualifying experience listed on the application. Applicants who submit an incomplete application and insufficient qualifying documentation may be disqualified. Vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor.

The list will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Albany County Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Guilderland.