Ambulance Operator (Non-Career)

Salary: $20.20 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Temporary
Job Number: FD23-025(2)
Department: Fire - (UC)
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
The Long Beach Fire Department is accepting applications for a non-career Ambulance Operator (Non-Career). An Ambulance Operator (Non-Career) provides basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician. Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Fire Department is "to protect lives, property and the environment, improving the quality of life and safety of the community." The Department's core services are focused on maintaining a Citywide presence to effectively respond to fire, medical, beach, and waterway emergencies. The Fire Department provides effective prevention, education, and preparedness services to the community and has four bureaus: Operations, Fire Prevention, Support Services, and Administration. The Fire Department has over 650 employees with a Fiscal Year 2024 budget of over $166 million. The Fire Department's core values are pride, respect, family, commitment, trust, and teamwork.
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 and other emergency care facilities;
• Responds to emergency medical calls for service including fires, accidents, and other emergencies;
• Operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency;
• Assists paramedics and other emergency medical personnel in providing emergency medical and health care;
• Monitors communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers and other fire personnel;
• Assists receiving facility to obtain and record patients vital statistics and circumstances of 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

1. A valid California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate*
2. A valid Health Care Provider CPR card, or equivalent*
3. A valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certification*
4. A valid California Motor Vehicle License.
5. Must be 18 years of age or older and High School graduate or equivalent.

*Proof of valid documents required at time that your application is submitted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Skill to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle;
• Ability to handle 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, and 12-hour or 24-hour shifts.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working for a government agency;
• Bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog
• Completion of FEMA's National Institute of Management Systems ICS 100 and/or ICS/IS 700.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, and copies of the required certifications (there are three) in PDF format. The application and supplemental questionnaire should reflect the scope and level of the applicant's current/most recent positions and responsibilities. Incomplete application packets and application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include an interview. Selected candidates must complete a thorough background check prior to hire.
Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Review of applications will begin February 25, 2024. Filing may close at any time without further notice.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 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 theCalifornia 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 .
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact 562-570-7915.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

• Yes
• No

02
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes
• No

03
Minimum Requirements The Ambulance Operator position requires a valid California Emergency Medical Technician certification. Do you have a valid California EMT certification?

• Yes
• No

04
Did you attach a PDF of your valid California EMT certification?

• Yes
• No

05
The Ambulance Operator position requires a valid Health Care Provider CPR card, or equivalent. Do you have a valid Health Care Provider CPR card or an equivalent?

• Yes
• No

06
Did you attach a PDF of your valid Health Care Provider CPR card or an equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07
The Ambulance Operator position requires a valid California Ambulance Drive DMV Certification. Do you have a valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certification?

• Yes
• No

08
Did you attach a copy of your valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certification?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have a valid California Motor Vehicle License?

• Yes
• No

10
Are you 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

11
Desirable Qualifications:Have you worked for a government agency before?

• Yes
• No

12
Please indicate the whether or not you are bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog.

• I am not bilingual in any of these languages.
• Spanish
• Khmer
• Tagalog

13
Have you completed either ICS 100* or IS/ICS 700* through FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS)?Please select the boxes that apply.*Please attach a PDF of your certification/s, if you have completed either or both courses.

• I have not completed either ICS 100 or ICS/IS 700.
• I have completed ICS 100.
• I have completed ICS/IS 700.
• I have completed both ICS 100 and ICS/IS 700.

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How much experience do you have working as an Ambulance Operator for either a private company or public agency?

• No Experience
• 6 months or less
• 7 months to 1 year
• 13 months to 2 years
• more than 2 years

15
Are you able and willing to work any shift assignment including, 12-hour, 24-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime?

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
Required Question