ANNUAL SALARY
$57,420 to $83,958; $84,626 to $123,734

NOTE:
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring
department before accepting a job offer.

DUTIES
An Emergency Medical Technician receives continuous training in driving a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) rescue ambulance under
emergency and routine conditions and in administering first aid and basic life support services; assists LAFD personnel in providing first aid and
medical services to sick and injured persons; stocks ambulance with medical supplies and performs simple preventive maintenance work on an
ambulance; operates a rescue ambulance responding to emergency calls; renders first aid and basic life support services to sick and injured
patients at the scene and during transport to a hospital or other approved facility; and does related work.
Employees employed as Emergency Medical Technicians are appointed to positions which are designated as temporary training positions of up
to five years in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners.REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 18 years of age at the time of application filing; and
2. Graduation from a U.S. high school or equivalent, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate; and
3. Possession of a California State-approved Emergency Medical Technician I Certification.

PROCESS NOTES

1. A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
2. Applicants must attach a copy of the certification to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certification. Applicants who fail to submit the certification at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointments to fill such positions:
Possession of a valid State of California Paramedic License (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic).

NOTE:
Applicants must attach a copy of the license to the on-line application at the time of filing. The license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be
available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license, and will not be considered for selective certification.WHERE TO APPLY
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list. 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights: Physical Abilities Test (PAT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying

Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist of a qualifying (pass/fail) physical abilities test and an interview.

QUALIFYING PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST: Candidates must pass a qualifying Physical Abilities Test. The physical abilities test measures a candidate on four factors: flexibility, upper body strength, lower body strength, and gross body coordination. During the physical abilities test, applicants may not leave the test site. Because you will be taking the physical abilities test, be sure to wear clothing appropriate for athletic activity.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the physical abilities test, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the physical abilities test will be held during the second half of November. Candidates who do not complete the physical abilities test will be considered to have failed the examination. Only those candidates who pass the qualifying physical abilities test will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW: The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork, Oral Communication, Job Knowledge, including knowledge of the EMT role and functions including what services an EMT and/or Paramedic can legally provide; medical knowledge and skills required to make a general determination of what is wrong with a patient and to provide appropriate immediate treatment and basic life support, as well as performing EMT procedures sufficient to use them effectively in actual emergencies to assess patient condition, stabilize and safely move patient, and Local EMS Agency Policies; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

Additional information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Emergency Medical Technician.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

NOTICE:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.



The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.